Ten years ago, I had my epiphany in the crypto market and resolutely resigned from my secure job to embark on the path of full-time trading. Despite early skepticism, I ultimately silenced everyone with the numbers in my account. Today, I reread the nine secrets of trading, feeling deeply moved. With the heart to help others and myself, I dedicate this to all fellow travelers seeking light in the crypto world—
One, the life-and-death line of positions: never go fully invested is an iron rule
"Strictly control positions at 50% for building; retreat can defend, advance can attack. If fully invested during a waterfall, even gods can't save you!" — Positioning is the foundation of survival; always keep 50% USDT to deal with extreme volatility. When others are liquidated during a crash, you hold ammunition to buy the dip; this is true initiative.
Two, the art of taking profits: segmenting profit-taking
After a surge of 2-3 times, take out your capital and let profits negotiate with the market makers. Keep 10% as bottom positions to prevent missing out; enjoy the last lift in profits. Account numbers are just illusions; the money in your pocket is real.
Three, cycle layout: the code for bull-bear transitions
Dare to earn in a bull market, dare to endure in a bear market:
In a bull market, be willing to sell; don’t be greedy for that last dollar;
In a bear market, dollar-cost average into BTC, remain unshaken during volatile washouts.
Coin selection cycle rule: play altcoins in a bull market, buy BTC in a bear market. Bottom volume coins are the launch signal; missing it is like losing a gold mine.
Four, the golden buying point for trend trading
In an upward trend, buying opportunities arise when prices pull back to key moving averages (like the 30-day line). When prices break through key resistance levels, decisively seize short-term opportunities—trends are your ally; going against the trend is akin to suicide.
Five, emotional counterintuitiveness: when others are greedy, you must be clear-headed.
When the community is celebrating and FOMO spreads, it is time to sell in batches. Data shows: long-short ratio > 1.2 + surge in liquidation volume = sign of an impending crash. Remember: where everyone is bullish, it must be a graveyard.
Six, on-chain data for identifying market makers
Whale movements: Arkham monitors wallets worth millions; concentrated transfers to exchanges = selling pressure warning;
Miner selling: Glassnode MPI index > 2.0, immediately reduce positions;
Unlock bombs: TokenUnlocks check for large unlocks (e.g., APT unlocks account for 9% of circulation), exit three days in advance.
Seven, the stop-loss rule for junk coins: do not average down! Do not look back!
Loss-making coins are like tumors; averaging down will only worsen the wound. After strict stop-losses, invest in strong coins—clinging to junk coins means missing out on hundredfold leaders.
Eight, scam prevention guide for news
Policies, unlocks, and ETF dynamics require triple verification:
Check official links (e.g., SEC website);
Compare with three media sources like CoinDesk;
Observe whether BTC prices are correlated.
Beware of classic schemes from market makers: low volume during a price pump = trap to lure in buyers, sharp drops with low volume = prelude to a washout.
Nine, the ultimate freedom mindset: Hodl and life
"Professional traders cannot always profit; Hodl is the way to go." Turn off the candlestick chart and live; investing with spare cash helps maintain your mindset. Long-distance runners in the crypto world rely not on getting rich quickly, but on outliving the bull and bear cycles.
Words for fellow travelers
He Jiong once said: "The whole world can give up on you, but you must find light within yourself." In the crypto world, if you don’t understand timing and coin selection, getting rich is ultimately a dream. But if you adhere to the above nine rules, the market will eventually reward you.
Remember two numbers:
96% of traders exit the market in despair due to the curse of repeating mistakes;
Measure strategies using a Karma ratio > 3 (returns/max drawdown) and keep 5% USDT for black swan opportunities.
After nine years of ups and downs in the crypto sea, I am grateful for my stubbornness back then. Now, seeing you through the screen, the past me is the current you, and the current me will eventually become the future you—there is light ahead, and a path beneath our feet; we walk together.
Note: Practical toolkit
On-chain monitoring: Arkham + Glassnode
Unlock calendar: TokenUnlocks
Sentiment index: Coin Wisdom AI diagnosis
The doubling plan for the second half of 2025 starts, if you always get trapped chasing highs during surges and cut losses during crashes—
This is definitely not a matter of luck; choice is greater than effort.@加密大师兄888
Clear market observation gives you the confidence to operate. Steady gains are far more practical than fantasizing about getting rich.
