In the crypto world, some people changed their lives with a single market move, while others are nervously watching their liquidation texts in the middle of the night. Don’t believe in luck; those who survive and make money are secretly using these 7 practical rules — today, we’ll break them down and explain in detail, so you’ll at least save half a year’s tuition.

1. When things are unclear, being in cash takes more courage than being fully invested.

Last month, before the LUNA crash, 90% of the people in the community were shouting 'buy the dip.' I stared at the chaotic K-line and held off for three days. Later, when I saw those accounts that leveraged their positions get wiped out, I finally understood the old saying, 'not losing is making a profit.'

When the trend is like a fog, being in cash isn't cowardice; it's saving bullets for tough battles. It's better to miss ten vague opportunities than to lose your principal in chaos.

2. Chasing trends? You have to be as quick as catching a loach.

I remember the week when AI concept tokens were all the rage. Some people went all in, hoping for a double, only to see it drop back to the starting point in three days. Those who can really make money in a hot market are the 'guerrilla fighters' who enter with stop losses.

Not long ago, when inscriptions were hot, I went in with 20% of my position, setting a stop loss at 5%. I made 15% on the first day without getting greedy, and sure enough, the second day there was a dump. While I watched the group wailing, my principal had already been withdrawn with profits. Trends are like fireworks; don’t wait until they burn you.

3. When a big trend arrives, being impulsive is the biggest enemy.

Last year, during the ETH surge from 1200 to 2800, how many people made a little profit and ran, only to regret it later? The brother at the next desk held on for three months without moving and quadrupled his account.

When the market starts, the small fluctuations in the K-line are like scratching an itch. The real big money comes from 'holding still and not moving.' The more impatient you are to grab profits, the faster they slip away.

4. When a massive bullish candle appears, first ask yourself: Is the dealer offloading?

Last month, a certain platform token suddenly surged with a massive bullish candle, and the community was filled with cheers of 'It's going to take off.' I stared at that glaring long red candle and remembered the experience of being trapped three years ago, decisively clearing half of my position.

Sure enough, the next day it opened low and plummeted. Remember, behind a massive bullish candle, there might be a dealer quietly wielding a knife. Those who can buy are the apprentices; those who can calmly exit during the frenzy are the masters.

5. Moving averages aren't mysticism; they are the retail investor's 'lifeline.'

I've seen the most stable retail investors rely on two moving averages: the 5-day line and the 20-day line. When a golden cross appears, they buy slowly; when a death cross signal appears, they sell decisively. After three years, they've never lost big money.

Don’t believe in flashy indicators; moving averages are trend lines built with real money. Data won’t deceive you, but your emotions will — strictly following moving averages is 100 times more reliable than guessing blindly.

6. Going against the market is like using eggs to hit a rock.

Last year during the bear market, some people kept shouting 'buy the dip', and it just kept dropping further, eventually selling at the lowest point. Trends are like floods; if you go with them, you can ride the boat; if you go against them, you'll just be swept away.

Don’t guess the top when prices are rising, and don’t fantasize about rebounds when prices are falling. Remember: the market is always right; the only ones who are wrong are those who try to fight against it.

7. Build positions in batches to let your principal last longer.

I've seen too many people go all in and then can't eat or sleep. I always build my position in 5 batches: add once when it drops 5%, add again when it drops another 10%. Even if I'm wrong about the direction, I still have room to turn back.

Not long ago, when BTC corrected, I used this method to enter the market. Although I didn't catch the bottom, my cost was 12% lower than if I had bought all at once. As long as the principal is there, opportunities will always exist; at the moment you go all in, you've handed your fate over to luck.

The true experts in the crypto world don't rely on how skilled they are technically, but on their ability to control their greed and fear. These 7 rules may seem simple, but less than 10% can actually follow them.

Follow me, and the next time the market arrives, you won't be the one getting cut.