Unlike other investment fields, entering the crypto world often comes with several times the tuition fees waiting for you. I’ve seen too many beginners lose their money, which is why I want to summarize these experiences. If you’re about to step into the world of crypto trading, these points can help you avoid many detours.

**Step 1: Get familiar with the tools**

Don’t rush to invest money. First, master the trading software—how to read K-line charts, check indicators, and quickly identify the fundamentals of a coin. Spend two weeks just observing the market without trading; your sense of market rhythm will be completely different. It’s like gaming—beginners need to learn how to operate before tackling dungeons.

**Understand yourself clearly**

Are you impulsive or naturally cautious? Do you live alone or have elderly and children to care for? Is your capital fixed salary, savings, or do you plan to use leverage? These questions directly determine how you should trade. People who rush into the market blindly are almost certain to lose money fastest. Without guidance or direction, you must first ask yourself these three questions.

**Separate management of capital**

Don’t invest all your money at once. Divide it into several parts, using the smallest portion as “tuition.” Losing money in the early stages is normal; the key is to review each loss—why did it happen? How to avoid it next time? Many people’s common mistake is to do nothing after losing money, then continue adding funds. That’s not trading; that’s gambling.

**Independent thinking is most valuable**

It’s fine to communicate within this circle, but you must have your own logic. Don’t be swayed by others’ opinions. The market is always changing, and those who follow the crowd tend to fail the fastest. Listen to advice, but the final decision must be in your hands.

**Don’t be fooled by temporary victories**

This is the most critical point. When you win several times in a row and feel like you’ve “got the hang of it,” and are ready to increase your position, that’s often the most dangerous moment. Your wins may just be luck or the market temporarily aligning with your logic. Increasing your position is fine, but always leave room for buffer—don’t let a single mistake wipe out all your previous efforts.

**Experience the ups and downs to truly understand the market**

Those who haven’t experienced doubling or halving their holdings don’t fully understand this market. Real earning ability comes from being able to maintain stable profits after experiencing various market conditions. At that stage, increasing positions and scaling up become reasonable.

**Set a deadline for yourself**

Your initial goal should be not to lose money, then consider making a profit. And always remember—whether trading ZEC or other coins, don’t let it ruin your life. You have family, responsibilities, and real life needs to protect. Trading can be your career, but it must not be everything.

Wishing you steady progress, and don’t let market emotions drag you along. Earn within your understanding, participate in the market, and avoid becoming a slave to emotions.