Having been in this circle for eight years, my deepest takeaway is this — rules can save you.

I remember those days of quitting my job and staying at home, eating a steamed bun for five yuan a day, eyes glued to the screen. Now, it’s different; I am financially independent and live my days freely. But one thing remains unchanged: I execute a set of methods to the end.

First is the issue of survival. I never go all-in; I diversify my funds, only risking a small portion each time to test the waters. I set a hard limit on single-loss amounts, so even if I lose several times in a row, my account can still hold. When the market moves favorably, the previous losses are immediately recovered.

Regarding direction, I follow the trend. I don’t buy the dip during a downtrend, nor do I rush during an uptrend. Let the market speak first, then follow. You’ll find that waiting is often the most expensive operation.

For short-term surges in coins, I generally stay still. It looks lively, but all the risks are piled together. Learning to ignore the noise helps you avoid many traps.

Use tools, but don’t rely on them. Indicators are only for verification; don’t expect them to predict. Add to positions only when making money; if wrong, just withdraw. This way, emotions have no chance to interfere.

I also watch trading volume and moving averages. Only consider participating when volume and price form a new structure; if not confirmed, pretend nothing happened.

After each trade, I review — how I entered, how I exited, how the cycle changed. The goal isn’t to judge right or wrong, but to do better next time.

The method isn’t complicated; what’s hard is sticking to it year after year. The market ultimately favors those who are patient and steady. Walking alone is indeed tiring, but once you find the right method, it’s a different story.