$LIGHT Last year I witnessed a real-life example: a trader entered the market with 1500U, and three months later the account balance grew to 80,000U, with zero liquidations throughout.

$SKATE This wasn't luck; it was discipline.

The market never lacks geniuses; what it lacks are people who can strictly follow the rules. Behind this case are three iron rules—

**First Rule: Position Management Is the Lifeline**

Beginners love to go all in; they get excited when prices rise and panic when they fall. But those who truly survive always split their principal into three parts:

- Intraday trading position: 500U, at most one trade per day, take a break if it doesn’t feel right
- Swing position: 500U, never move until the trend is clear
- Long-term hold: 500U, don’t touch it no matter how crazy the market gets

$PIPPIN During the last major drop, while others were lamenting liquidations, this trader escaped unscathed thanks to the position-splitting strategy. Position control isn't a suggestion—it's the baseline for survival.

**Second Rule: Only Eat the Middle of the Fish**

In crypto, 80% of the time the market is sideways, wearing down your patience. The longer you stare at the screen, the itchier your hands get, and as soon as you place a trade, you start losing.

The smart approach is:

- When there’s no trend, treat the market as if it doesn’t exist
- If a single trade profits more than 20%, lock in some profits immediately
- Don’t try to outlast the market—leave when you should

Last week’s ZEC move, took a clean 30% and left—this is textbook trading.

**Third Rule: Throw Your Emotions in the Trash**

Lose 2%, cut.
Profit 4%, reduce.
No hesitation, no attachment, no emotions.

It’ll feel tough at first, but once you’re used to it, you’ll find that watching the market won’t spike your heart rate, cutting losses becomes as natural as trimming your nails, and holding positions feels as steady as drinking water.

The market isn’t a playground for the smart; it’s an ATM for those who follow the rules.

Are you still being led by the nose by price swings? Want to add positions when prices rise, panic to buy the dip when prices fall? That’s just the rhythm of waiting to be harvested by the market.

If you’re currently in a state of reckless chasing, buying, and gambling—don’t force it. When you truly want to change your trading habits, study these three iron rules carefully.

The difference between “being played by the market” and “mastering the market” isn’t luck—it’s discipline.