Having been trading in the crypto space for nearly ten years, my deepest insight is—people who make money are not relying on luck, but on execution ability.

Many newcomers ask me how to choose coins and how to place orders. Honestly, the methods are not that complicated; in fact, the more complex systems are more prone to failure. The tools I use are very basic, but it is these fundamentals that distinguish those who make money from those who lose money.

What is the most common mistake? When the market slightly rises, some get impulsive and go all-in, leading to liquidation after a series of trades. I used to do this foolish thing too. Later, I realized that this approach is playing financial games with a gambler’s mentality.

After several cycles of exploration, I summarized a few practical rules:

**The first step in choosing coins—only look at those with capital inflow.** Coins on the gainers list are essentially those already attracting large funds. Coins with no activity, no matter how cheap, should be avoided because without popularity, there’s no opportunity.

**Don’t get caught up in candlestick charts when analyzing indicators.** Directly look at the monthly MACD; enter when a golden cross appears, and stay out if there’s no golden cross. Don’t gamble on rebounds—that’s a gambler’s game.

**Treat the 70-day moving average as a lifeline.** Keep a close eye on this line daily. Once the price retraces to this line with volume signals, I dare to add positions. If there’s no signal, continue waiting and don’t act prematurely.

**Don’t hold on to trades after entering.** If the price falls below the established support line, exit immediately. Many people go from making money to losing money because they can’t bear to sell, always hoping for a rebound, but end up deep in a trap.

**Take profits in stages.** Sell half after earning 30%, and sell the remaining half after earning 50%. The mentality of trying to eat everything in one bite will ultimately backfire.

**The last key is survival.** As long as the price falls below the 70-day moving average, no matter how much you could have earned, exit immediately. Don’t fight the market, don’t gamble with your life—this is why I’ve been able to stick to this for so many years.

The logic of the crypto world is actually simple— the easier it is to execute, the better. Those who think about turning things around every day ultimately make money through discipline and emotional management. There are no other secrets.