The first half of the journey in the crypto world was a brutal fall, losing three years' worth of capital directly. I've stepped on too many pits, which actually made me see a fact: making money has never been about luck, but about those verified iron laws.

These 10 rules are all earned with real money. If I had understood them earlier, I could have saved myself several years of unnecessary detours.

**Counter-human nature operations are the key to survival**
Most retail investors lose money for very consistent reasons—holding on tightly when losing, rushing to sell when winning. Just do the opposite: take profits when gains exceed 15%, and cut losses at 10%; conversely, if losses exceed 5%, decisively clear the position. It sounds simple, but executing this discipline of "take profit at 10%, stop loss at 5%" means that even if you win only 50 out of 100 trades, your account can still multiply eightfold.

**Volume is the key to seeing through the main force's manipulation**
What does it mean when volume hits a new high with less than half of normal trading? The main force is controlling the market. If the trading volume is less than half of usual but prices keep rising, the probability of further upward movement is high. During a surge, if volume doesn’t double? Don’t get too excited early; it’s likely to continue rising the next day. Looking for a golden buying point? After breaking the 20-day moving average, if volume shrinks and pulls back, that’s the signal.

**Position management should not be too fancy**
Small funds and scattered positions are most prone to losses, especially when adding to positions against the trend. If you hold more than 5 positions and they are mostly falling? Clear them quickly, prioritizing those that break below the 20-day moving average. Concentrating your firepower helps you see the trend clearly.

**Master the intraday rhythm**
Don’t panic during a big market drop; rebounds often follow. But be cautious of sudden surges at the close—reduce your positions, as the next day is likely to see a correction. Remember this rule: if volume shrinks and prices keep rising, continue; if volume shrinks and prices fall, they will continue to fall; if volume increases but gains are minimal, the top is near; if volume shrinks and prices keep falling, that’s the bottom.

**Fund flow is the indicator of direction**
Follow the 5-day moving average for short-term trades; only follow volume breakthroughs to enter. For medium to long-term, watch the 20-day moving average—breakouts mean entry, breakdowns mean exit. Simply put, follow where the money is flowing; that’s the most reliable approach.

**Other iron laws are equally critical**: If a strong coin’s first decline meets the conditions of sufficient popularity and turnover, the probability of a rebound is high. After consistently making profits, always force yourself to be out of the market—don’t be blindly optimistic. When the market is not favorable, stay calm and wait for opportunities; don’t mess around. Remember why you entered the crypto space in the first place—endure the pain of growth. The last rule might be the most important: continuous learning combined with real execution is the real secret to long-term profit.

The crypto world is never short of opportunities; what’s lacking is the execution power you can actually deliver.