To all my friends who've been trading crypto for years without hitting that $1 million mark — hear me out. These 10 key principles might change everything. If they don't work, you can come challenge me!

1. Don’t play small. One big opportunity a year can be enough. Don’t go all-in—always keep cash ready. When the market dips, you’ll be able to buy more.

2. Earn within your understanding. Never invest in coins you don’t fully grasp. Practice with demo accounts first, but remember: real money changes your mindset. Learn before you trade.

3. Don’t get greedy on good news. If you didn’t sell on the news day, and the price jumps the next morning, sell quickly. Good news attracts sellers — that spike is often your exit window.

4. Cut back before holidays. Liquidity dries up during holidays, causing volatile price moves. Reduce your positions early so you can relax during the break.

5. Buy low, sell high (long-term). Average in during dips, and sell in stages during rallies. It reduces risk and helps you stay calm when the market swings.

6. Stick to high-volume coins for short-term trades. Avoid low-liquidity assets — they trap you. Follow where the money flows; good liquidity equals smoother trades.

7. Watch the pattern of drops. Slow declines tend to recover slowly. Sharp drops, however, may bounce back fast. Act fast but don’t be greedy.

8. Respect your stop-loss. Cut losses quickly when you make a bad entry. Protect your capital — it's your lifeline. Holding on too long only worsens the damage.

9. Use the 15-minute K-line for short trades. Focus on the KDJ indicator—sell at peaks, buy at lows. Confirm with MACD and RSI, but don’t depend on just one.

10. Keep your tools simple. Master 2–3 indicators deeply, like KDJ and MACD. Too many tools create confusion; depth matters more than quantity.

Bottom line: It all comes down to one word — Restraint. Control your greed, avoid overtrading, protect your capital, and wait for big opportunities. That’s the real path to success.