Over the past few years in the crypto world, I've seen too many people come in with dreams of getting rich overnight, only to end up as bag holders. I myself have learned a painful lesson — at one point, my account balance dropped from 200,000 to just 10,000, and that feeling is truly unforgettable.

But the process of turning things around taught me one thing: in this industry, it's not about being smart or not, but about whether you can control yourself. By sticking to a seemingly foolish strategy, I managed to keep my win rate above 90% over five years, and my account finally crossed into the eight-figure range.

The core principle is actually one sentence — **The key to winning in trading is discipline, not intelligence**.

I’ve summarized my experience into 10 ironclad rules, all learned through repeated market lessons:

**1. Only watch strong coins after they top out and fall back, and only consider them after they decline for 8 to 9 days**
The prerequisite must be first-tier coins, with trading volume continuously shrinking. This indicates that selling pressure is nearly exhausted, and a bottom is forming.

**2. After a two-day rally, cut your position in half immediately**
Profits must be taken promptly; the remaining part is just the market giving you free money. Greed is deadly in trading.

**3. If a coin gains over 7% in a single day, it often has continuation the next day**
But only if volume supports it. If volume increases, hold on; if volume shrinks, don’t hesitate — exit quickly. Don’t always expect to ride out an entire wave.

**4. In a bull market, never chase high prices**
Wait until it pulls back to the 30-day moving average or key support levels — that’s the real entry point.

**5. Stop-loss should always be larger than take-profit**
The idea of small stop-loss and big take-profit sounds appealing, but in reality, one disciplined mistake can wipe out all your previous gains. One loss can ruin a hundred wins.

**6. Build positions gradually, never go all-in at once**
No one can precisely pick the bottom. Gradual entries reduce costs, control risk, and help maintain a calmer mindset.

**7. When popular coins rebound, it’s a good window to reduce positions**
Don’t expect to ride out the entire cycle; sell when it’s time, and wait for the next opportunity.

**8. Volume at the bottom is often more reliable than news**
Volume tells the truth — it doesn’t lie. Changes in trading volume are more trustworthy than all kinds of rumors.

**9. In choppy markets, do T+ (short-term trading), in trending markets, follow the trend**
Market rhythm varies; your strategy must adapt accordingly. Rigidly applying the same approach will only get you slapped in the face.

**10. Ultimately, success depends on endurance and mindset**
Those who make money and survive in crypto are those who can endure, wait, and stick to discipline. The thrill of speculation is tempting, but living long is the real victory.

Finally, I want to say — **The ones who make big money are often not the smartest, but the most disciplined and self-controlled**.