2026-01-12 09:26:18

Many people think that trading cryptocurrencies is just about luck, but that's not the case. The pitfalls I've stepped into and the money I've made over the years can be summarized into a simple logic—sounds naive, but following it can gradually make you wealthy.

First, let's talk about the trading approach for strong coins. Once a strong coin has been falling for 9 consecutive days from a high level, don't hesitate—timely follow-up is wise. Conversely, any coin that rises for two days in a row should be sold immediately. What about after a gain of over 7%? If it surges again the next day, just stay on the sidelines and don't rush to chase. For those previously big bullish coins, wait until the trend is completely over before considering to enter, otherwise it's easy to get caught holding the bag.

How to handle coins with calm volatility? If there's no movement for three days in a row, wait another three days and see. If there's still no change, consider switching positions. This is proactive rather than passively wasting time. There's also a very practical rule: if you can't even recover your cost price the next day, it's time to cut your losses decisively. This helps you stop-loss effortlessly.

There's an interesting pattern in the top gainers—"Three must have, five must have, seven must have." Coins that rise for two consecutive days should be bought on dips, and by the fifth day, it's usually a good selling point. Don't be greedy and try to eat the last piece of meat.

Trading volume is considered the soul in the crypto world. When the price consolidates at a low level and suddenly breaks out with high volume, pay attention. But if high volume appears at a high level with stagnation, that's a danger signal—must exit decisively. Good volume-price coordination helps avoid detours.

When choosing coins, only look at those with an upward trend, maximizing success rate and saving effort. In the short term, a 3-day moving average turning upward is a signal. For mid-term, a 30-day moving average turning upward indicates a genuine mid-term rally. An 80-day moving average turning upward means entering the main upward wave. What about a 120-day moving average turning upward? That's a long-term upward trend, and you can hold your position with relative confidence.

Small funds in the crypto space are not without opportunities. The key is to master methods, stay rational, strictly follow strategies, and be patient. Opportunities will come, but only if you live long enough and keep a steady mindset.

A heartfelt final word: if you don't have a stable income, don't trade full-time, and definitely don't borrow money to trade. Losses then can be devastating, and regrets come too late. Trading is a long-term game—don't get yourself stuck in a dead end.

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ThreeHornBlasts

· 8h ago

This logic sounds really simple... but the problem is, how many people can actually execute it? --- Buy after 9 days of continuous decline? I feel like sometimes it takes 10 or 20 days to keep falling. --- There are three musts, five musts, and seven musts. This pattern sounds quite mystical, more mysterious than reading K-line charts. --- The last sentence is the truth. Those without stable income who trade full-time are all gambling mentality, right? --- Trading volume is indeed the soul, but how to judge whether a volume spike is caused by the main force washing out or actually distributing? That’s the real challenge. --- The 120-day moving average turning upward can indeed be reassuring, but waiting for that moment can make people feel foolish. --- Stop-loss invisibly sounds very comfortable, but in actual operation, you still have to cut your losses to feel at ease. --- After seeing so many conditions and rules, it feels like making money in the crypto world is even more complicated than earning a salary. --- It's true, small funds surviving longer is the key, it all depends on who can withstand the psychological test. --- If it rises for two consecutive days, reduce your position. How ruthless is that? I would have been overjoyed long ago.

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Lonely_Validator

· 14h ago

It sounds like the classic technical indicators, but few people can actually execute them. After nine consecutive days of decline, is it time to buy? I think most people sell after just two days of decline. I've never waited for a 120-day moving average to turn up; those who can wait are already financially free. The phrase "Don't borrow to trade cryptocurrencies" is truly a bloody lesson. I think the moving average system is a bit outdated now; we're in an era of AI predictions, and manual chart reading is a thing of the past. Where does the 9-day decline percentage come from? That's a bit arbitrary. It's quite accurate to say that, but the key is whether your mindset is stable or not; that's more valuable than any technical indicator. Switching to other coins during periods of calm volatility might be a bit aggressive. The combination of volume and price is indeed the core; many people get stuck because they can't understand trading volume. The simple logic is a probability game; winners will boast, and losers will remain silent.

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RiddleMaster

· 01-12 15:09

This set of statements sounds logically clear, but the key still lies in execution and mindset. Many people know but just can't do it. Honestly, that last paragraph hit the point—if you don't have stable income, don't go all in. That's a painful lesson. After two consecutive days of gains, reduce your position. It sounds simple, but in actual operation, FOMO must be intense. I've tried the moving average method, but every time I get fooled by fake breakouts. The key is to understand your own coins well. However, the rule of "three must have five" feels a bit like mysticism; luck seems to play a bigger role when you encounter it. The core is one sentence: living long enough is the most important thing. Don't use leverage to ruin yourself.

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DAOdreamer

· 01-12 09:56

Why does it sound like a broken record? Buying the dip after 9 consecutive days of decline? I remember the last time we did this, it was directly cut in half.

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RunWhenCut

· 01-12 09:40

It sounds like this set of logic is quite systematic, but I feel that the key still lies in mindset. 9 days of continuous decline to buy the dip? I'm just afraid of buying halfway up the mountain, that's when the mindset collapses the most. Rising for two days in a row and then reducing positions, it's easy to say but who can resist doing it? I agree most with the last sentence: without stable income, it's truly not advisable to play full-time. That's the truth. The most important thing is actually to live long enough; with a stable mindset, you've already won half the battle.

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PoolJumper

· 01-12 09:36

Basically, it's about self-discipline + patience. I've used the moving average theory, and it really works. But not full-time trading is the truth. Those around me who borrowed money to trade have all lost everything. Selling after two consecutive days of rise? I need to try that; it feels counterintuitive. I've often heard the rule of "three must become five," but sometimes it seems to fail. Maybe I also need to consider the overall market trend. High-volume stagnation at high prices is indeed a trap. Only after being caught do you understand this. The biggest fear with small funds is a mental breakdown. Going all-in in one shot is basically hopeless. Trading volume is the key. When volume and price diverge, it's time to run. I agree with this.

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AirdropNinja

· 01-12 09:29

These rules all sound correct, but how many can actually be implemented? If the market drops for 9 consecutive days, I think most people will panic and sell before the third day. In a situation where the 120-day moving average turns upward, you need to see it with your own eyes to believe it. The statement that you shouldn't trade crypto full-time actually means that the quick money route is not feasible. The rule of "three must have five" is well explained, but I'm afraid that by the time you reach five, you've already become greedy and sold. I generally follow the principle of volume breaking at low levels, and when there's a volume spike at high levels with stagnating gains, I just run. I agree with this point. The key is still the mindset; only with a stable mindset can you survive longer, and only by surviving longer do you have a chance to make money. The most feared are those friends who borrow money to enter the market; once a wave passes, they go bankrupt immediately.

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MEV_Whisperer

· 01-12 09:27

It all sounds correct, but that last sentence is truly wise. --- 9 days of decline to enter? Feels like you have to rely on luck to judge the bottom. --- Reducing positions after two consecutive days of gains, is this operation correct? Feels like it could lead to losses. --- Volume expansion with stagnant price is indeed a signal to escape, I have deep experience with that. --- A 120-day moving average turning? How long would that take? I can't wait that long. --- The biggest fear for small funds is a mental breakdown, you're right. --- The phrase "don't trade crypto full-time" hits home. I've seen too many stories of bankruptcy. --- Is the rule of "three must have five" reliable? Feels like armchair strategizing after the fact. --- Buying on dips sounds simple, but in practice, it often results in repeatedly taking losses. --- Stop-loss in invisibility, sounds good at first, but actually hard to do. --- There are no stable game rules in the crypto world; even with rationality, luck is still needed.

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