After years of navigating the cryptocurrency world, experiencing countless ups and downs, I will summarize my insights from these years into eight maxims.

1. Skillfully use morning market trends: In the morning, the market sentiment is at its purest. If the price plunges significantly, don’t panic; this may be a good opportunity to buy at a low price. If the morning sees a strong surge, don’t be greedy; take the opportunity to sell for profit and secure your gains.

2. Master afternoon strategies: If there is a sudden spike in the afternoon, don’t let excitement cloud your judgment and follow the crowd to buy in; often, it’s just a false signal, and buying at a high position can lead to losses. Conversely, if there is a significant drop in the afternoon, stay calm and observe, returning the next day to find a low point to enter; this often yields low-priced assets.

3. Maintain a stable mindset during downturns: If you wake up in the morning to see the price drop significantly, resist the urge to panic and cut losses; the market changes rapidly, and morning fluctuations are often deceptive. If the market appears stagnant and dull, don’t rush into action; it might be wise to take a break, recharge, and wait for opportunities.

4. Strictly adhere to buying and selling principles: If the cryptocurrency in your hands hasn’t reached your expected high, don’t sell easily; making less profit is still a loss. If the price hasn’t dropped to your psychological level, hold off on buying to avoid catching a falling knife. During sideways markets, where trends are chaotic and direction is unclear, trading is like a blind person trying to touch an elephant; it’s better to observe from the sidelines.

5. Operate based on candlestick patterns: Buy on bearish candles and sell on bullish candles; this is a classic strategy. A bearish candle indicates a price correction, making it a good time to buy; a bullish candle signals the formation of a short-term uptrend, so sell at a high to secure your profits.

6. Break through with contrarian thinking: To stand out in the cryptocurrency market, sometimes you need to go against the tide. When everyone is fervently buying, maintain a calm demeanor; when panic selling occurs, be bold and dare to operate contrarily, as this can lead to niche opportunities for wealth outside the mainstream.

7. Endure the agony of consolidation: When prices consolidate at high or low levels for an extended period, it can be quite frustrating. During this time, don’t let anxiety push you into hasty actions; be patient, stay calm, and wait until the trend becomes clear—whether it’s an upward or downward move—before launching a full attack.

8. Capture the tail end of a rally: After a prolonged period of consolidation at high levels, if there is a renewed upward push, don’t hesitate; this is likely the final frenzy. Sell promptly to secure your paper profits in hand; otherwise, they may vanish in an instant, and the cooked duck could fly away.

This can't explode.