Having navigated the crypto world for ten years, I have learned a harsh lesson from every market cycle. The earliest lesson I learned is this immutable rule that changed my destiny: when a strong coin drops nine days in a row from its high, it's not a danger signal; rather, it's an opportunity brought by market overpanic. Many people will wait, but I act early.



Conversely, two consecutive days of price surges are the time to reduce positions. Greed is the most common cause of death in this market—celebratory days are always too short, and few can preserve their profits. The market's biggest fear isn't losing money, but not knowing when to take profits and exit.

I've seen many coins surge more than 7% in a single day. Usually, there will be another rally the next day, but that's the last chance to exit; it's definitely not a signal to chase in. I've suffered many losses from such mistakes.

Where do real good opportunities hide? After a major bull run ends. When the excitement subsides and no one pays attention, that's actually the best window for strategic positioning. It sounds counterintuitive, but I have proven this with my money many times.

When a narrow fluctuation occurs for three days in a row, I watch for three more days. If there's still no clear action, I decisively switch positions. The market is always speaking; silence itself is also a signal, as long as you're willing to listen.

Losing the profits you made the previous day? Admit your mistake and don't stubbornly fight the trend. This market doesn't need you to win twice to make up for one loss.

After so many years in crypto, I’ve discovered a repeatedly validated phenomenon: on the top gainers list, "there are always three or five, and five or seven." It means that after two days of continuous rise, buying on dips often leads to the best selling point on the fifth day—this pattern works because it repeatedly proves effective.

Volume is the true pulse of the market. Low-volume breakout at a low price is a rally signal; high-volume stagnation at a high price is a warning to retreat. Trading without paying attention to volume is like walking a tightrope blindfolded.

My approach is simple: always stand on the side of the trend. The 3-day moving average turning upward indicates short-term momentum; the 30-day moving average rising signals medium-term strength; a reversal of the 80-day moving average suggests the main upward wave is coming; an upward 120-day moving average marks the time for long-term positioning. Riding the trend is the way to go far.

What is the biggest realization after ten years? Even with a small amount of capital, you can make a name for yourself, but only if your methods, mindset, and discipline are as solid as a rock.

This market never lacks opportunities; what’s missing are those who are prepared.

Finally, this lesson was paid for with blood and tears: before you have a stable cash flow, never go full-time into crypto trading. More importantly, never borrow money to enter the market—that’s not just about losing money, but could also ruin your entire life. Surviving in this market is far more valuable than getting rich overnight.

I used to stumble around in the dark; now, the light is in my own hands. The light is always on—are you coming along?
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BearWhisperGodvip
· 19h ago
Really speaking, I started to reduce my positions after two consecutive days of sharp rises. Greedy people all got wiped out. This theory sounds easy, but when it comes to actual execution, you'll still get beaten up by the market. I've tried the rule of three and five, and it does have some merit, but it's not always accurate. A genuine signal is when volume increases at a low level; if volume increases at a high level and prices don't move up, then just exit—don't hesitate. Ten years, it's not easy. Having this kind of discipline definitely makes me stronger than most people. The phrase "don't borrow money" is crucial; too many people lost because of this. The problem is that most people don't have a stable cash flow—what should they do? Attitude and discipline are easy to talk about, but when the market really moves, who can stay in control? I still think the hardest part isn't finding opportunities, but waiting through that period.
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GateUser-c802f0e8vip
· 19h ago
Ten years of hardship, just two words—stop loss. --- Two consecutive days of surge, then sell off—that I agree with, but how many actually do it? --- A 7% surge followed by an exit the next day is an opportunity, I agree. Those chasing highs will eventually pay the price. --- Silence is a signal. That hit me hard; I never thought about it before. --- No borrowing to trade cryptocurrencies—this is a firm rule. Living is a thousand times more important than overnight riches. --- There are always three, five, and seven; I need to verify this pattern multiple times to avoid getting chopped up. --- People who can't understand trading volume are really just walking a tightrope blindfolded. I've fallen into that trap myself. --- It's easy to say, but hard to do. When the 120-day moving average turns, can you really hold? I always fail to catch the bottom. --- Even with small capital, you can still fight—provided you have discipline. That's crucial.
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SatoshiLeftOnReadvip
· 19h ago
Ten years, it sounds good, but how many people actually make money? To be honest, I was also panicked during nine consecutive days of decline; there's no such thing as being that calm. I've heard the theory of "three must have five" too many times, and it always backfires. The last sentence is true; I agree that you shouldn't enter the market borrowing money, the rest are all after-the-fact armchair strategizing. Talking about rules every day, but the thing about rules is that you're just afraid you'll believe them. It's both a lamp and a rock, no matter how you listen, it sounds like marketing copy. Surviving is indeed more valuable than getting rich quickly, but who doesn't want to get rich overnight? It looks easy, but when it comes to actual operation, the mind goes completely blank. This logic works well in a bear market, but it becomes invalid when a bull market arrives.
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GasFeeNightmarevip
· 19h ago
It looks like this guy has really been beaten up by the market. That's right, greed is truly a deadly disease. Several friends around me have been ruined because of it. However, I still think the saying "where there are three, there are five" has some mystical elements; I've encountered many counterexamples. The most agreeable advice is still "don't borrow money to trade cryptocurrencies," which is a painful lesson.
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zkNoobvip
· 19h ago
That's right, but I still get caught by tricks once or twice, haha --- I must remember the rule of three and five; I once caught a trap set by DaoXia during the five-day period --- The phrase about borrowing money to enter the market really hits home; too many people around me have fallen for this --- I believe in a volume breakout at low levels; a volume increase at high levels with no price movement is a signal, proven many times --- Why would I enter the market after nine days of continuous decline? I always do the opposite, my operations are wrong --- Really, only after waiting so long to secure profits do I understand; before, I let all the gains slip away --- Watch for three days of narrow fluctuations, then another three days; this method is simple and crude, I'll try it next time --- Without stable cash flow, don't go full-time; I'm currently crawling in this pit --- Ignoring volume and walking blindly on a tightrope—this metaphor is spot on, haha --- There are always five and seven; looking at the top gainers, this pattern seems quite accurate --- You can only make money by following the trend; I’ve experienced how quickly you can die going against it --- The light has been on the whole time, but I’m blind and can’t see it, haha, bitter smile
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SnapshotDayLaborervip
· 19h ago
There's nothing wrong with what you said, but only a few people can actually follow through. Losing money after falling for nine days straight—what kind of mental resilience does that require? I personally cut my losses back then. I've also tested the rule of "Three must have, five must have," and it's quite accurate. It's just that I always want to earn a little more and never withdraw. Borrowing money to trade cryptocurrencies is indeed suicidal. I have friends whose families have fallen apart because of this. The most heartbreaking thing is that phrase "What’s missing is the prepared person." Prepared for what? Prepared to lose money.
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