Having navigated the crypto market for years, I’ve noticed a phenomenon—those who haven’t reached a million-dollar goal after a year are not usually because they lack effort, but because they’ve taken the wrong approach.

I’ve been in this industry for eight years, from initial blow-ups, pitfalls, and repeated zeroing out, to gradually developing a stable trading rhythm. My accumulated profits have exceeded 36 million. Today, I want to share 10 practical insights that truly changed my trading results—no empty emotional clichés, no signal calls, just hardcore methodology. If you read carefully, you can at least avoid several years of detours.

**Small Capital, Never Full Position**

When your account is under 100,000, it’s not about trading frequency but patience and resilience. Most people’s problem is here—they want to double quickly, so they trade frequently, mistaking luck for skill. The reality? As long as you catch one real main wave per year, that’s enough. Before the market arrives, holding no position is actually a high-level skill.

**Inadequate Awareness, Profit is Just Luck**

Before live trading, you must practice thoroughly on a demo account to master execution and mental management. Demo trading allows unlimited mistakes at zero cost. But real trading? One big mistake can mean immediate exit. Many skip this step and use real money for rookie experiments, which is basically gambling on luck.

**Profit-taking Often Signals Risk Begins**

If there’s no rally on a major positive news day, and the next day opens high, that’s usually an opportunity to sell. Many find this illogical, but that’s how the market works—stories are never lacking, what’s missing are the real bag-holders.

**Holidays Should Be Prioritized for Reducing or Closing Positions**

History repeatedly confirms this rule. Risk control before holidays is always more important than any gamble. Survive to see the next market cycle. Many have fallen into this trap but keep repeating it.

**Mid-to-Long Term Focus is Actually Cash Management**

“Hold” sounds simple, but true skill lies in selling at the high points, buying at the lows, and maintaining sufficient bullets through continuous adjustments. Eating the top in one go? That’s a fantasy of the big players, not a retail trader’s reality. Our goal is to keep adjusting at different stages.

**Only Trade Active Coins in Short-Term**

Coins with low volume and small volatility should be abandoned directly. These coins not only make little money but also repeatedly torment your psychology. The worst trades are those that lose money and damage your mental state simultaneously.

**Downtrend Rhythm Determines Rebound Quality**

Slow, gradual declines tend to be more exhausting, while panic-driven rapid drops often lead to quicker recoveries. Mainstream coins like $BTC are especially sensitive to rhythm—timing is crucial.

**Recognize Mistakes Quickly, Stop-Loss is Basic**

As long as your principal is still in hand, opportunities always exist. Not setting a stop-loss is the biggest mistake in trading. Many have suffered setbacks here—small losses turn into big ones.

**Short-Term Focus on Active Coins, 15-Minute K-Line is Core**

Combine with KDJ indicator to observe rhythm and divergence, which can filter out many emotional trades. When used well, this combo helps you avoid many basic errors.

**Minimal Technicals, Enough is Enough**

Quantity of methods is never as important as depth. Repeatedly refining one or two models to perfection is more useful than learning ten indicators. Many people are greedy, ending up knowing a little about everything but mastering nothing.

Those who can turn the tide in the crypto market are often those willing to use the right methods and continuously refine themselves. I hope these insights help you find your own trading rhythm.