Many people just entered the crypto world and thought trading coins was very simple: buy low, sell high.

But once they got into it, they realized the hardest part isn't seeing the right direction, but controlling their own hands.
These rules are what I’ve learned through real money and blood; they may sound harsh, but they work.

First, don’t let emotions place your orders.
When the market surges sharply, everyone around is rushing in, you need to hold back;
when the market crashes, everyone is fleeing, you should stay calm and look for opportunities.
Everyone understands the principle, but it’s really hard to do—I've chased highs and cut losses, all lessons learned through blood.

Second, never go all-in at once.
Full position is like betting your life; if your mindset collapses, your operations will fall apart.
There are opportunities every day in the market, but if you have no money, you can’t seize even the best chances.
Keep some reserve funds; only then will you stay calm.

In terms of specific operations, I’ve summarized a few experiences:

Don’t act if you can’t see the direction clearly.
When the price is sideways at a high level, it might still push to a new high;
when it’s sideways at a low level, it might continue to break the bottom.
Don’t guess; wait for the market to choose its own direction.

Trade less during sideways consolidation.
Most people lose money by constantly trading back and forth in sideways markets, losing all fees, and messing up their rhythm.

Buy during big dips, sell during big rises.
For example, if the daily chart closes with a large bearish candle, buy in parts;
if it closes with a large bullish candle, sell some appropriately.
This rhythm is very handy.

Watch the speed of decline.
If the drop gets slower and slower, rebounds usually aren’t strong;
but if it suddenly accelerates and plunges, the subsequent rebound is often quite fierce.
This can help you pinpoint the right timing.

Building a position is like stacking blocks, starting from the bottom.
The more it falls, the more you buy; the more it drops, the more you buy, lowering your average cost, and not fearing being caught in a trap temporarily.

When it rises too much, it will sideways; when it falls too much, it will also sideways.
Don’t clear all your positions or buy the bottom in one go during sideways consolidation.
The key is to see which side it breaks out after sideways movement, then adjust accordingly.

Trading coins ultimately is a battle with yourself.
These methods sound simple, but to execute them requires strong discipline.
I don’t seek to get rich overnight; as long as I can stay steady and move forward slowly, that’s enough.