Having been in the crypto space for over a year, your account still hasn't broken 1 million? The problem might not be the market conditions, but your persistent use of the "retail trader approach."

I have been trading in the crypto market for 8 years, accumulating from small funds to a scale of 50 million. Today, I share 10 rules that are rooted in genuine experience—not tutorials, but survival wisdom.

If following these directions still doesn't make you money, then I admit defeat.

**1. Don't trade daily with a small account**

For capital under 200,000, one major upward wave per year is enough. Daily full-position rotations? You're just paying exchange fees.

**2. The root cause of not making money is cognition**

Demo trading isn't about practicing skills; it's about practicing human nature. In real trading, one mistake can mean immediate exit, which is completely different from the demo experience.

**3. Exit on good news the same day**

The harshest market rule: when good news is realized, that's when the big players start to unload. Expect reduced positions the next day with a high open; don't hold onto false hopes.

**4. Keep light positions before holidays**

Don't fight against historical patterns. It's rare for markets not to fall during holidays; declines are the norm. Proactively avoiding risk is much smarter than fixing mistakes afterward.

**5. Medium to long-term isn't about holding to death, but about rolling operations**

Keep cash in your account. Sell at high points, buy back during dips, and repeat. This way, your capital can truly compound growth.

**6. Short-term trading focuses on two dimensions: volume and pattern**

Only invest in coins with volume and volatility. Those with little trading activity are traps, no matter how cheap.

**7. The pace of decline determines the speed of rebound**

Slow declines are usually followed by slow rebounds; sharp declines often lead to quick recoveries. Understanding market rhythm is 100 times more important than guessing the right direction.

**8. Stop-loss isn't surrender, but self-rescue**

Admit mistakes and cut losses. Don't stubbornly hold. Stop-loss is wisdom to preserve principal and opportunities. As long as the principal remains, the next wave of opportunity is always there.

**9. Short-term trading should monitor the 15-minute level**

The combination of candlestick charts and KDJ indicators isn't for predicting the future but for precisely controlling entry and exit timing. Details determine profits.

**10. The value of methods lies in "mastering" them, not in quantity**

No matter how many technical indicators you have, it's better to perfect one set of methods. Truly consistent profitable traders are masters of "less but refined."

I don't tell stories or paint big pictures. I only do real trading and share methods that can truly be implemented. This is my core experience over 8 years—no shortcuts, only discipline.