Sitting alone late at night in front of a black screen, staring at my account balance, I wouldn't even spend 15 yuan on takeout. This is the true reflection of my experience after three liquidation events in the crypto world.

From losing everything to now making steady profits every month, I haven't waited for any "divine signals" nor followed any big V influencers. What I rely on are the 7 iron rules I learned through repeated losses with real money. The first year was about learning how to cut losses, the second year was about practicing tough defense, and only in the third year did I dare to say I can make money.

**Principal must be divided into 5 parts; survival always comes first.**

Don't be foolish enough to put all your assets in at once. Only move one part at a time; if a single trade loses more than 10%, cut it immediately. Toughing it out will only deepen the trap. Staying alive is the only hope for a turnaround; once dead, there's no chance at all.

**The market won't listen to your "feelings": if it's strong, follow; if it's weak, lie low; during sideways trading, even walking the dog is better than reckless operations.**

The market is always smarter than you. Don't try to reason with it.

**A coin that triples in one day? That's 100% a trap set by the big players.** If you rush in, you'll be the sucker holding the bag. The real profitable opportunities often start quietly when you're bored.

**Indicators should be few but precise.** Look at candlestick structures, trading volume for heat, trend lines for direction—these three are enough. Filling your screen with all kinds of indicators will only make you more anxious and blind you from the truth. A clear mind helps avoid pitfalls.

**Don't add to your position when falling; the more you add, the deeper the trap. When rising, add more to lock in profits.** Cut losses harshly, secure gains steadily—that's the simplest truth.

**Volume and price must be observed together.** A volume breakout indicates genuine bullish strength; volume without price increase means the big players are secretly retreating. Trading volume never lies; price, on the other hand, is the best smokescreen.

**Spend 3 minutes reviewing daily; it's better than gambling blindly 30 times.** Record why you entered, why you exited, where you went wrong. Stick to this for a month, and your bad habits will be fully exposed. Correct them, and you'll be closer to stable profits.

The crypto world is never short of clever people wanting to get rich quick, but what’s missing are those willing to follow the rules. Feeling can win temporarily, but discipline wins for a lifetime. I’ve traded coins like SOL, ETH, BTC, and they’ve taught me the most important lesson: stick to these 7 rules.

If you keep stepping into pits and getting liquidated, try reviewing your trades and following discipline. The crypto market is not a casino; take it slow, and you'll go far.