In the crypto world over the years, I've seen too many people rush in just because they "feel" it will go up, only to end up losing everything. Today, I won't talk about any deep theories; I'll share 10 practical trading tips based on real combat experience that can help you avoid 90% of common pitfalls.

**1. Pay more attention to coins that have fallen for 9 consecutive days**

When a strong coin undergoes a continuous correction for over 9 days, market sentiment is basically frozen. At this point, don't rush to buy the dip, but you can build positions gradually—like adding a small amount each time it drops 5%. Simple logic: after a big rise, a correction is inevitable; after hitting bottom, there's naturally room for a rebound. The key is to buy in batches—never go all-in at once.

**2. After two days of consecutive gains, immediately reduce your position to lock in profits**

Market reversals happen faster than flipping a page. If a coin surges for two days straight, there's a high chance of divergence or a correction on the third day. My approach is to cut half of the position to secure profits, and let the rest follow the trend. The obvious benefit—if it continues to rise, there's still profit; if it pulls back, you've already made money.

**3. Don't rush to cut gains on coins that surge 7% in a single day the next day**

A daily increase of over 7% indicates genuine capital involvement. These coins often have residual momentum the next day. If the price can hold the 5-day moving average by the close, it's safe to hold for another day; but if it opens high and then plunges all the way down, it's time to run.

**4. Don't chase high on hot coins; wait for a correction**

Many people get caught at the top due to FOMO. The smarter approach is to wait for hot coins to correct to key support levels (like the 30-day moving average or previous lows) before building positions gradually. Remember SOL's rally—those who bought near the 50-day moving average later enjoyed big gains.

**5. Be cautious of coins that have been consolidating for too long**

The longer a coin consolidates, the more violent the move once the trend is confirmed. Set stop-loss orders at key levels, and wait for a breakout before jumping in. Don't try to trade waves frequently during consolidation; it's easy to get shaken out.

**6. The first 3 days after a new coin hits an exchange are the riskiest**

Coins listed early on have poor liquidity and high volatility, making them playgrounds for whales. It's best to treat them as if they don't exist during these initial 3 days. Wait until hype subsides and trading stabilizes before considering participation. Many have been liquidated during this window.

**7. Watch for divergence in intraday charts; prepare to exit**

When the daily chart is still green, but the intraday chart shows repeated oscillations and lower highs, it indicates accumulating downward energy. At this point, consider stop-loss or reducing your position—don't wait until the limit-down to regret.

**8. Avoid participating in small coins that drop over 20% in a single day**

A sudden drop of over 20% in a small coin suggests someone is dumping. Even if there's a rebound later, jumping in often means catching the last leg down. Better to miss out than to bet on a small coin's rebound.

**9. Break below support levels? Immediately admit defeat**

Previous highs, round-number levels, and moving averages are support zones. Once they are effectively broken, it's too late to wait for the next support. Set your stop-loss and stick to it—this is the most direct way to protect your capital.

**10. The top gainers on the leaderboard should be sold at least half the next day**

Coins that surge to the top of the gainers list are highly likely to experience a correction or sideways movement the following day. Don't expect continuous rises; take profits when you can, keep some positions for the next moves, ensuring gains and avoiding missing out on subsequent trends.

In summary: the core of trading is risk management, not predicting the future. Most experts survive by strictly controlling losses and trading in batches—not because they have perfect foresight.