Eight years of navigating the crypto world, from retail investor to millions in assets, not relying on luck but on several ironclad rules summarized after countless lessons from the market.

Whenever newcomers ask me how to choose coins or make trades, my answer is always surprisingly simple—because it's simple, most people find it hard to do.

**Why do many people lose money?** When the market moves, they want to "rush in," but end up making chaotic trades, ultimately getting liquidated or deeply trapped. I’ve been there too. Looking back, I was really naive at the time. Only later did I realize that making money never depends on guessing; it depends on execution.

**Step 1: Only look at the top gainers list to select coins**

The logic is straightforward—only coins that have risen have popularity and activity, and only then do they have potential for further opportunities. A coin that hasn't moved in a long time is just a waste of capital to buy.

**Step 2: Learn to read the monthly MACD**

When a golden cross forms, jump in directly; if it doesn’t, don’t touch anything—wait for signals with an empty position. Candlestick charts only reflect short-term fluctuations; the true trend is in the monthly chart. Those low-probability "oversold rebounds"? Anyone who’s gambled on them knows the outcome.

**Step 3: Keep a close eye on the 60-day and 70-day moving averages**

When the price approaches the 70-day MA, if trading volume also increases, it’s a signal to add positions. At this point, trust the market—if the signal appears, stay steady; if not, keep waiting.

**Step 4: After entering the market, only do two things**

Hold when prices rise; sell if it breaks below key support levels. Many losses come from "not wanting to sell," always waiting for a rebound, but end up turning unrealized gains into losses.

**The final and most crucial rule: If it breaks below the 70-day MA, must exit**

No matter how long you’ve held or how much emotion you’ve invested, once it breaks, leave decisively. Don’t fight the market, and don’t treat your capital as a gamble. This rule is the real reason I’ve been able to survive until now.

In the crypto world, the most effective methods are often the simplest and easiest to execute, and ironically, the most profitable.

Don’t dream of a "big turnaround" in one trade; real gains come from consistent discipline and calm emotional control.