At 3 a.m., he stared at the straight-downward K-line on the screen, clearly knowing in his heart—it's over. In just fifteen minutes, the numbers in his account hit zero. It’s not a system malfunction, not a lag in information, but a complete forgetfulness of the rules that summarize the bloodshed in the market at the most critical moment.

How many people have fallen for this? Instead of regretting later, it’s better to engrain these lessons in your heart now:

**If your body and mind are out of sync, don’t touch the market**
Fatigue, anxiety, distraction—these times your instincts are often the least reliable. You might feel "almost okay," but as soon as you enter the trade, the market moves against you. The market is there 24 hours, but your energy and judgment are not. Sleep when tired, put aside worries—this is not avoidance, it’s saving yourself.

**Noisy environment and absent-mindedness, no trading**
Completing a trade at a friends’ dinner chat, during a meeting break, or while scrolling on your phone is like walking a tightrope with your eyes covered—the odds are against you. At that moment, you must give all your attention to the market. Even a split second of distraction can double your losses. Spend time with family when needed, focus fully when trading.

**Don’t trade if you don’t understand, outside opportunities aren’t for you**
"Looks like this wave will pump," "Everyone next door is making money," "Missed it and will regret"—these thoughts are the sharpest knives in the market. Trading without sufficient reason is often impulsive. Don’t act on unclear market movements; outside opportunities won’t make you money anyway. Strong executors don’t chase every opportunity but stick to discipline.

**During low liquidity periods, choose to observe**
Before and after major data releases, or on the eve of holidays and market closures, market volatility can be extremely intense, and slippage is more likely. The smartest move then isn’t to rush in but to step back, wait for the situation to stabilize.

**After consecutive losses, stop trading**
Losing once and trying to make it back, then losing again—emotions start to distort, actions follow suit, and you sink deeper. After losing money, do one thing first: turn off the software, leave the screen, and calm down.

In the end, it all comes down to one sentence: only those who can hold their ground will last longer. Opportunities are created every day in the market, but what’s truly scarce are traders who stay alert and disciplined. The market never rests, but rhythm is the key to making money.