Since entering the market in 2019, I have experienced crazy moments where prices doubled in a day, and also the despair of sleepless nights after a leveraged liquidation. Those "tuition fees" may seem like waste, but in fact they have taught me a simple survival logic: in the crypto world, the ones who ultimately laugh last are those who survive.

Today, I want to share 5 basic rules that are not flashy but can help you avoid over 90% of common pitfalls.

**Watching the market is like fighting a war; relaxation is the key**

I used to be someone who watched K-line charts 24/7, rushing to place orders at the slightest sign of movement, only to be repeatedly educated. Later, I realized—most of the daytime noise is irrelevant. Market manipulators push and dump, rumors fly everywhere, and price fluctuations are as unpredictable as epilepsy. Truly established trends usually emerge after 9 PM (during the European and American market close).

My current approach is simple:

- Place orders during the day without making any active moves
- Once the trend becomes clear at night, follow the breakout
- Shut down and sleep at 1 AM, refusing to trade while tired

(Crypto markets are full of opportunities; what’s missing is a clear mind)

**Profit-taking is essential; greed is the number one killer**

The biggest mistake I made was not taking profits. During last year’s rally, I caught a 50% decline in a certain coin, but I didn’t lock in profits in time and watched my gains shrink by half.

Since then, I’ve set strict rules:

- When floating profits exceed 10%, immediately withdraw 30% to my bank card
- Every Friday, withdraw a fixed 30% of profits; only the money I can spend counts as real gains
- Use the remaining profits to chase bigger opportunities; losses won’t hurt as much

This method may seem conservative, but it protects my principal. Remember: the market is always there, but your principal isn’t necessarily guaranteed.

**Signals come before intuition; rules come before feelings**

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