Many people think that avoiding losses requires a lot of intelligence, but that's a misconception. True market intuition has nothing to do with IQ—it's just two words—early and calm.

My first principle for choosing coins is simple: focus only on one state—the moment when it just starts to move but the hype hasn't kicked in yet. At this point, the price increase isn't large, enough to catch your attention but far from the point where the entire internet is shouting. In comparison, coins that have already soared are clearly risky; those still lying at the bottom are usually waiting for the next sucker to buy in.

The second habit is that I almost never buy into stories. I've heard too many beautiful narratives, but in the end, they all become emotional peaks. I pay more attention to whether the market itself has that "pressing to break" momentum—trading volume isn't explosive, the rhythm remains slow, and chips are changing hands behind the scenes. This kind of market may seem passionless, but once it starts, each wave is stronger than the last.

Another easily overlooked factor is liquidity. Very small coins completely depend on holder sentiment shifts; very large coins get worn down to the point of wanting to smash the screen. The most comfortable are always those in the middle—both capable of pushing and able to run away.

My trading rule is four words: no chasing, no gambling. No chasing the hype, only buying at the start; no gambling on news, only following the capital. As long as the entry moment is calm and steady, the next day usually isn't shocking but a situation you can handle calmly.

Over time, you'll realize that the day your account stabilizes isn't when you make the most money, but when it becomes very difficult to make mistakes.