After a few years of struggling in the industry, from sleepless nights filled with turmoil to now stable profits, I want to share these experiences with newcomers who are still struggling. This is not a trading call, but a 'survival manual'—because in the crypto world, only those who survive have the qualifications to talk about making money.
By firmly sticking to these points, my annual return rate can now stabilize above 50%. No all-in, no gambling on the market, just relying on recognizing trends and strictly following discipline.
1. Only trade after 9 PM
Don't mess around during the day. The news is chaotic during the day, the battle between bulls and bears is fierce, and price fluctuations are like 'cramps', making it hard to grasp the direction. The truly clean and clear trending market often occurs after 9 PM, especially during the overlap of European and American markets. Once the direction is clear, the trend will be smoother.
2. When you make money, the first thing: cash out
The biggest pitfall in the crypto world is not being unable to make money, but making money and not taking it. Every time my account increases by 1000U, I immediately withdraw 300U to my bank card and roll the rest. Because what is withdrawn is real money; what is in the account is just a number. Too many people earn 10000U and hope to double it, only to face a retracement and end up losing even their principal.
3. Look at the K-line, don't rely on feelings
The biggest taboo in trading is relying on 'feelings', that can be fatal. I recommend installing Aicoin on your phone, focusing on the three indicators: MACD, RSI, and Bollinger Bands. Only open positions when at least two signals agree. Don't focus on short cycles like 5 minutes; for short-term, look at the 1-hour chart, for trends, look at the 4-hour chart. For example, when going long on ETH, wait for it to strengthen above the middle band for two consecutive hours before following; during sideways movement, watch for 4-hour support and enter when it approaches support.
4. Stop loss must be flexible
Many people mechanically set stop losses and easily get washed out by manipulators. Here are two methods: when you have time to watch the market, dynamically raise your stop loss (for example, if it opens at 1000, raises to 1100, then raise the stop loss to 1050); when you don't have time to watch, set a hard stop loss at 3% to prevent sudden market crashes. Remember, stop loss is not shameful; it's a pass to survive.
5. Withdraw funds at least once a week
This is the habit I developed earliest: every Friday without fail, withdraw 30% of profits. No matter how much you earn, first transfer from the account to the bank card, then discuss the next position rolling. After sticking to it for 3 months, you'll find that you've finally jumped out of the vicious cycle of repeatedly going back to zero.
The last point is the most important: trading is not gambling with your life; it's a profession. You need to have a work rhythm: check the market at set times, shut down at set times, take profits when you earn, stop when you lose. Don't stay up late, don't chase after rising prices, don't fantasize about getting rich quick.
If you really do this for three months, you will find: stable profit is more important than getting rich quickly. It's not that you can't make money, you just haven't learned how to hold onto profits.
