Having been in the crypto world for so many years, I've seen too many people become confused amidst the ups and downs. The most common question I get is—have you ever stepped into a trap?
A trap? Of course I have. In 2017, watching ETH drop from $1400, I kept adding to my position, going all in at the cheapest point of $400. Later, I watched it continue to fall to $80, and I thought to myself, this is going to zero. At that time, I hated everything—heaven, earth, the market—but I never thought to ask myself why.
It took me years to understand one principle: trading is like a mirror, reflecting how deep your understanding of the market is, how steady your mindset is, and how disciplined you are. People unwilling to admit mistakes can only keep losing money—that's the most ruthless and fair rule in the crypto world.
So, what have I really learned over these eight years? Actually, just four words: Unity of knowledge and action.
Many people overcomplicate trading. Honestly, the hard part is never the theory; it's that the market is full of uncertainties—you never know what will happen in the next second. But conversely, simple things are also simple—just keep doing the right things repeatedly:
**First, wait.** Not every opportunity is worth taking. Only open a position when you see a signal you truly understand. For the remaining 90% of ambiguous market conditions, treat them as nonexistent. Doing so may earn less, but it reduces unnecessary losses.
**Second, stick to stop-losses.** This isn't just theory; it's survival. I set strict rules for myself: never lose more than 1%-2% of my total capital on a single trade. Stop-loss is as natural as breathing—there's no room for bargaining. The market has taught me the harshest lesson: the cost of greed in that one second can be enormous.
**Third, realize profits.** After making money, immediately take out half and turn it into real things—buy a good meal, support your family, or just deposit it in the bank. Don't let the numbers in your account trap you—that's not true profit.
Honestly, the market has no new tricks. Greed and fear take turns in different years, but the套路 (patterns) are always the same. The difficulties you encounter in any trade, your predecessors have already experienced countless times. Things you can't hear from others, you'll understand after a loss—this is how the market has forced me to grow.
My trading rules are now as simple as they can be: focus only on three patterns I am confident in; everything else is noise. Strict stop-loss standards, as natural as breathing. Every profit I make, I take at least half to secure. This approach may not look glamorous or boast-worthy, but it keeps you alive—and living more comfortably. In this circle, surviving long enough is already winning against most people.
If you're still repeatedly being exploited and driven by emotions, we can talk. I can't promise to make you rich overnight—that's all lies. But I can help you build a trading system that can withstand bear and bull markets, turning passive suffering into active attack. This is what I’ve gained after eight years and several million in tuition fees.
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