Trading cryptocurrencies for ten years, I’ve made many detours. It wasn’t until the first three years that I lost 70% before I finally woke up. Later, I summarized these 10 survival rules, which can save you at least five years of learning fees.

**Going Against the Grain Is the Most Profitable**
Most retail investors fail at one point: holding on stubbornly when losing money, and fully selling when making a profit. I do the opposite now. Once profits exceed 15%, if they fall back by 10%, take profit immediately; if losses exceed 5%, cut losses without hesitation—no half a second delay. I strictly adhere to the "10% profit, 5% loss" rule. Out of 100 trades, even with only a 50% win rate, I can still end up earning 800%. It sounds incredible, but the logic is simple—protect profits when you’re winning, cut losses quickly when you’re losing.

**Volume Is the Real Indicator**
A volume decrease to less than 50% of usual during a new high indicates big players are accumulating, and the probability of rising is very high. If prices surge sharply but volume doesn’t exceed twice the usual, it’s likely to continue rising the next day. Breaking through the 20-day moving average and then pulling back on lower volume is a golden buying signal. Many overlook these details, but volume always tells the truth.

**Less Is More for Survival**
Holding a large number of positions and adding to weak ones is a common mistake among retail traders. If you have more than 5 holdings and they’re all in the red, cut down to 2-3. Prioritize selling those that fall below the 20-day moving average. Simplifying your portfolio sounds easy, but executing it tests your mental strength the most.

**Intraday Rhythm Is Key**
In 24-hour trading, don’t fear big intraday drops; most of the time, they rebound. If there’s a sudden surge at the close, reduce your positions immediately—there’s a high chance of a pullback the next day. A useful rule: "Volume increase during a rise indicates continuation; volume decrease during a fall indicates continuation; high volume stagnation signals a top; low volume stabilization signals a bottom; huge volume spike and rapid rise will definitely pull back." Using this logic to interpret intraday fluctuations helps avoid many pitfalls.

**Follow the Trend to Win**
In short-term trading, follow the 5-day moving average; if volume breaks out, follow through. For medium to long-term, watch the 20-day moving average; enter on breakouts, exit on breakdowns. Don’t rely solely on predictions—fund flow is the real truth. Just follow it.

**Rebound Strategies Have Tricks**
When a strong coin surges repeatedly and suddenly breaks the board, it’s called a “first阴 (initial decline).” If the market sentiment is still strong, and the first阴 is sharp with ample turnover, and the next day opens flat or high, with a correction not exceeding 2 days, the probability of a rebound can reach 90%. This requires real trading experience, but once mastered, it’s very profitable.

**Big Gains Require Going All Cash**
After consecutive profits, it’s easy to become overconfident and give everything back. My approach is to force myself to rest after a few wins. Don’t always try to seize every opportunity; that often leads to empty-handed results.

**Stay Calm When Losing Money**
Trading during tough times tests your true skill. The market ultimately rewards those with patience. When the market is bullish, it’s easier to make money; during downturns, it’s much easier to keep losing. The key is to dare to enter and dare to exit—don’t let emotions control you.

**Don’t Lose Your Original Intention**
Crypto trading is about breaking the ordinary; pain is actually a stepping stone to growth. Enduring tough times is the only way to reach financial freedom.

**Cognitive Realization Is the Final Step**
The difficulty in trading crypto lies in continuous learning and genuine execution. Successful traders are always a minority; their profits are fundamentally built on the cognitive blind spots of most people. The crypto world is never short of opportunities, but what’s truly lacking is execution and mindset. I only do real trading, not virtual. If you want to avoid detours and grow steadily, don’t explore alone in the dark—find the right approach, follow the rhythm, and use proven logic to earn stable money.