If you want to survive long-term in the crypto world and make a living through trading, you need to break the habit of acting on impulse based on feelings. Those who can stay alive and go far have these rules deeply ingrained in their bones.

I'm not talking about textbook theories; these are lessons learned from real trades involving actual money. Sharing them with those who plan to sit at the table for the long haul.

**After a strong coin has been falling from high levels for several days, the market sentiment is usually fully released, and opportunities are often right in front of you.** Don’t hesitate, act decisively. Any coin that rises for two days in a row should be reduced immediately—taking profits is always more practical than fantasizing further.

**Coins with significant daily gains often have momentum the next day.** Hold your position firmly and don’t get shaken out. Conversely, truly good coins aren’t afraid of waiting; chasing highs is just another way of getting chopped up by the market. Wait for the correction to complete before entering, so you can sleep peacefully.

**Coins with little movement over one or two days and no clear performance, be patient and watch.** If there’s still no change, decisively switch targets and don’t waste time on trash coins. If the previous day’s cost can’t be recovered by the next day, it means you’re off rhythm—stop loss immediately.

The market has a rhythm; the upward trend usually comes wave after wave. Those who understand when to exit can survive longer.

**Watching trading volume is especially critical—low volume at the bottom is a signal, high volume at the top without price increase means you should exit immediately.** Only trade coins with a trend: short-term focus on short-term moving averages, medium-term on mid-cycle movements, long-term wait for a main upward structure to form.

**Capital size isn’t the decisive factor; methods, mindset, and execution are.** These three determine whether you can turn things around.

My trading logic has always been simple: don’t touch anything without a pattern, don’t place orders you don’t understand. It’s not luck that has brought me this far, but repeatedly following these “dumb but effective” rules. Many people want to get rich quickly, but end up quitting even faster. I only profit from markets I understand and opportunities that have clear traces.

Profits don’t come from shouting in the mouth; they come from real combat. Every decision in the market must stand the test.