After trading in the crypto space for a long time, I am increasingly afraid of one thing — as long as people remain active, accounts can still disappear.

Over the years, I’ve tried all kinds of strategies, and only then did I realize a harsh truth: those who truly stand firm in the market are never genius players, but those who have mastered the basics.

**Choosing Coins, Watch the Hotness**

Coins that nobody pays attention to are hard to rise, and their declines lack rhythm. I only focus on mainstream directions and don’t bother with obscure tokens. Places with high trading volume have better liquidity and stronger market consensus, making trend recognition much easier. Funds always flock to the top projects, so to beat the market, you need to follow the main players’ rhythm. When leading assets start moving, then consider following others. Don’t rush to jump in or make wild predictions.

**Gradual Position Building, a Lifesaving Habit**

Start with small trial positions to test the waters, then increase positions as the trend develops, and only go all-in after the trend stabilizes. Buy on dips during downturns, and follow the trend when prices rise. This way, you can enter and exit freely without being wiped out by a couple of fluctuations.

**Trading Should Follow the Trend**

Use light positions during sideways markets for short-term trades; take profits quickly and exit. Never hold onto stubborn positions. Watch the changes in stablecoin volumes — increased volume often indicates new funds entering the market. Multiple moving averages resonating is a signal before a breakout; don’t chase highs at this point. Wait until the candlestick pattern fully forms before engaging.

**Simply Put, It’s About Process and Planning**

To be straightforward, I never rely on intuition — only on review and discipline. Many trading experts fail in the market not because of lack of skill, but because of emotional hijacking. Over the years, I’ve made countless late-night strategy adjustments, revising and refining repeatedly until I can maintain a sense of direction amid chaos. The market never cares about anyone; it only gives opportunities to those who survive.

**How Much You Make Depends on Opportunity, How Long You Live Depends on Self-Protection**

Whether you can make big profits depends on timing. But whether you can survive long-term in this market depends on self-preservation. As long as you hold this bottom line, stick to avoiding liquidation, the market will eventually reward you.