After many years in the crypto circle, from the despair of account zeroing out to today's stable profits, my biggest realization is one sentence — success never relies on mysterious or profound techniques; instead, it’s those "foolish methods" that others mock that have carried me through all difficulties.

When I first entered this circle, I also wanted to take shortcuts. Chasing hot trends, listening to rumors, following the herd to buy high — the results are predictable. Repeated failures made me understand that there is no magic to get rich quickly here, only simple methods that have been repeatedly tested.

I have summarized four hard rules, and over the years, I’ve lived by these rules to today.

**Rule 1: Only watch N-shaped patterns**

After the price surges strongly, I wait for a pullback. Once volume breaks through the previous high, I enter the market. If it falls below the support level, I cut losses immediately. It’s that simple. Sounds easy, but 99% of people can’t do it because they have to endure the agony of waiting and the psychological pressure during pullbacks.

**Rule 2: Two lines define the risk bottom line**

Never lose more than 2% of your account. Take profits at 10% in batches. With this 35% win rate, I can still live well. The key is strict execution — don’t increase positions just because "this time feels very safe," and don’t hesitate to take profits just because "waiting a bit longer could double it." Greed will ruin everything.

**Rule 3: Focus only on the 20-day moving average**

Open the 4-hour chart daily and look at the 5-minute chart. If there’s a signal, act; if not, just close the software. No need to stare at the screen until your eyes hurt; this keeps your mindset more stable. Do you say trading requires constant online presence? My actual results tell you that’s just self-deception.

**Rule 4: Withdraw principal in time**

The first thing to do when you make money is to withdraw your principal. Use the remaining profits for conservative allocations. Never bet your entire wealth on this market, no matter how tempting the trend looks. Protect what you’ve already earned — it’s a thousand times more important than chasing the next tenfold coin.

**Seemingly rigid, but actually a way of life**

Many people laugh at me for being too mechanical or conservative. But in these 8 years, I’ve survived in the crypto circle, and I’ve done so more steadily than most. The money I’ve earned has never once resulted in an account zeroing out.

The ones who truly make money in this circle are often not the smartest, but those who can control their desires and stick to discipline. Don’t expect to catch every wave — that’s impossible. Your real turnaround comes from opportunities you understand and can hold onto.

The crypto world is inherently uncertain. But precisely because of this, those who master risk control, stay rational, and persist in executing their system can profit steadily amid volatility. No need to bet everything — just focus on stable compound growth.

Instead of chasing quick riches, it’s better to maintain a steady rhythm and walk this path together.