Eight years of trading cryptocurrencies, from a novice to 6 million. To be honest, it's not luck that got me here, but rather having experienced too many setbacks and learning these key survival principles.

The most common question I get is: how to choose coins? how to make trades? My answer now is very simple—it's this simplicity that is the core of making money.

I've seen too many people, once the market starts to fluctuate, can't sit still and must "rush in," only to operate wildly and end up blowing their accounts and losing badly. I used to do the same. Looking back, it was really stupid. Today, I’ll share the methods I’ve developed over the years. If you dare to follow them, you must learn seriously.

**Rule 1: Start with the top gainers list when choosing coins**

Why? Because coins that have already gained have active market interest and more opportunities ahead. Coins that never move? Why buy them? Just wasting idle funds.

**Rule 2: Don’t always focus on the minute charts**

I look at the monthly MACD. When a golden cross appears, I enter the market; if not, I stay on the sidelines. Candlestick charts tell you how short-term prices fluctuate, but real opportunities are hidden in long-term trends. Those rebound opportunities after oversold conditions? Low probability events. I’ve bet on them before, and I usually lost money.

**Rule 3: The 70-day moving average is my lifeline**

Every day, I pay close attention to this line. When the price retraces near the 70-day moving average and trading volume starts to increase, I dare to add to my position. At this point, confidence is key—trust that the market will give you opportunities. When the signal appears, hold steady; if not, keep waiting.

**Rule 4: Timing after entry is crucial**

Once in, I never fight the trend. If the price moves up, I hold; if it breaks below a key line, I sell immediately. Many people make the mistake of not wanting to sell, hoping for a rebound, but end up turning green into red. Profit-taking also needs rhythm—don’t try to take all gains at once. When up 30%, take half off; if it reaches 50%, take half again. Remember this truth: the market is always changing. Missing an opportunity is okay; new ones will come again and again.

**Rule 5: The strictest rule**

If the price breaks below the 70-day moving average, get out immediately. No matter how long you've held or how reluctant you feel, once it breaks, exit. Don’t fight the market or gamble with your life. The reason I’ve survived until now is because of this iron rule.

In the crypto world, the simpler the method, the easier it is to execute. Don’t keep dreaming of "turning it around in one shot." Those who stick to discipline and control their emotions are the ones who truly make money.

All these lessons are accumulated from real losses. The crypto market won’t mistreat someone who follows discipline, but it will definitely teach harsh lessons to those who don’t understand the rules and trade on impulse.