What exactly did the 3 a.m. candlestick chart cost you? The green glow on the screen reflected on your face, your heartbeat synchronized with the market movements, and you watched helplessly as your account dropped from six figures to three... Many people have experienced this feeling from hope to despair.

I have also gone through that period. Only later did I realize a truth: what saves you is not some magical indicator or secret formula, but a few "silly rules" earned through real money and countless sleepless nights.

**Rule 1: Only trade what you understand, don’t fear missing out**

Market opportunities are always abundant, but what about your capital? Once lost, it’s gone. I’ve kicked the addiction to "fear of missing out." Now I only act on signals within my plan. For example, when Ethereum surged recently and many chased the rally, I held back and waited for a pullback to the support level before entering. Waiting for your own signal is much more reliable than chasing others’ moves.

**Rule 2: Calculate your potential loss before placing an order**

Position control is your lifeline. I set a strict rule: never risk more than 2% of my total funds on a single trade, no matter how tempting the market looks. Staying alive is the only way to wait for the real opportunity that belongs to you.

**Rule 3: Take profits in stages, don’t be greedy for the last penny**

After making a profit, I operate in three stages:

When profits reach 10%, I lock in half of the gains to secure them, giving me peace of mind. The remaining half is set with a trailing stop-loss, allowing the remaining profit to run. Once the trend is confirmed, I look for opportunities to add positions. This method helps avoid missing out and prevents the profits from being quickly wiped out.

**Rule 4: Rest when there’s no signal; waiting is also a form of action**

80% of the market time is noise, and real opportunities are rare. Now I can go a week without trading, and when I feel restless, I go for a run or spend time with my family. Discipline isn’t meant to restrict you; rather, it’s the key that transforms you from an emotional slave led by K-line charts into an outsider who can calmly observe the market.

How long did it take for these four rules to truly change me? From that anxious night staring at the screen to now trading steadily according to plan, my profit curve has gone from unbearable to gradually upward. More importantly—I can finally sleep peacefully.

The crypto market is never short of star traders; what’s truly rare are those who survive long enough. If you’re tired of being hostage to K-line charts, try using the simplest yet most reliable method to regain your trading rhythm. The market is always there, no need to rush.