I entered the market in 2018, witnessing Bitcoin soar from $3,000 to $60,000, and enduring the dark periods of LUNA's zeroing out and FTX's collapse. Today, I won't talk about complex technical analysis, but will share a few golden rules learned through blood, tears, and tuition—these are worth more than anything. **Rule 1: Small positions for testing, absolutely avoid all-in** The most classic way new traders lose money is by FOMOing into full positions when prices surge. But the crypto market has no absolute certainty; even the best projects can't withstand black swan events. My approach is very rigid: Keep the initial position within 10%—test the waters first, confirm the trend, then gradually build the position. The kind of rapid 300% surge followed by a crash on new coins is the most deceptive. Early last year, I bought only 5% of an AI concept coin on the first day; after a week of a 40% pullback, I added more. As a result, those who heavily invested on the first day are now lying at the top. **Rule 2: Sideways trading is not a waste of time, but the best window for positioning** Many people get annoyed by sideways movements, but for me, that's the prime opportunity to make money. Low-level sideways consolidation—shrinking volume without new lows—often signals an imminent rebound. I particularly like this situation because big players are accumulating, while retail investors are panicking. The most impressive example was ORDI, which traded in the $30 range for an entire month. When it finally broke out with volume, I followed on the dip at support levels and caught a doubled-up rally. The key difference is whether you can tolerate boredom and use patience to earn profits. **Rule 3: When others panic, I buy** Extreme emotions are contrarian indicators. When the community is exploding with frenzy and following the herd, it's usually close to the top. My habit is to reduce positions in stages during rapid rallies—when everyone is shouting "The bull market is here," that's actually when I run the fastest. Conversely, when the market is in despair and even the retail investors give up, that's the perfect time for large-scale positioning. This isn't about showing off contrarian moves; it's the most straightforward truth of market psychology.

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