Having been in the crypto world for over a decade, experiencing crashes, pitfalls, and rebounds, I’ve finally summarized a set of principles—better described as a way to survive rather than a secret. Many people ask me how to make steady profits, and my answer might disappoint you: there are no fancy tricks, just some seemingly "dumb" methods.

**Capture Patterns, Simplify Trading**

My most trusted pattern is the N-shape. Strong upward movement, volume contraction for a pullback, volume breakout—once these three signals are confirmed, I enter the market. If the price breaks support, I cut my position without hesitation. No leverage, no averaging down, no holding through losses. Many think this approach is too conservative, but this conservatism is exactly what allows the longest survival.

**Two Lines to Guard the Life and Death Line**

2% stop-loss, 10% take-profit. These two lines are lessons learned from bloodshed. I don’t study complex indicator systems, nor do I obsess over so-called "trend line" analysis. Each trade has a win rate of about 35%, but it’s this win rate combined with strict stop-loss and take-profit that ensures stable long-term growth. Sounds simple? That’s because it is. But 99% of traders can’t do it, because they always want to break the rules or be "smarter." The truth of the market is that discipline is more valuable than intelligence.

**One Moving Average Is Enough**

The 20-day moving average, just this one. I minimize chart distractions, spending 5 minutes every morning reviewing the 4-hour chart. If there’s a signal, I place an order; if not, I turn off the screen. The rest of the time, I live my life. This might be hard for many to understand—trading shouldn’t take over your entire life. Those who stare at the screen all day often lose more. Mindset determines how much you earn, not the market itself; it’s your attitude towards the market that makes the difference.

**Take Profits and Cash Out**

When my account reaches 1.2 million, I withdraw the principal. When it hits 6 million, I transfer half into stable investments. The money left in the market is always the money I can "afford to lose." This is crucial—many people’s tragedy is that they can’t let go of the profits, and in the end, they get knocked back to their original state.

**Why This Method Works**

In the crypto world, those who survive the longest are never the smartest. The smart ones always try to catch every wave, but often end up suffering. Those who truly turn things around are the ones who focus on a few patterns they understand, and who are steady, cautious, and calm in their approach. N-shape patterns, strict stop-loss, a single moving average, timely cashing out—each step teaches the same lesson: rules beat emotions, discipline beats talent.

After all these years, I’ve realized—surviving in the crypto market isn’t about how far you can predict, but how long you can stick to your principles.