On the battlefield of contracts, what truly separates experts from gamblers is never how many opportunities they catch right, but who can firmly hold onto their profits and prevent losses from repeatedly biting back.

You'll find that many people around you have made money, but how those funds came and went—often happens at a lightning-fast pace.

I've figured out three seemingly insignificant but useful rules:

**Take profits in stages**

Whenever a position rises by 10%, I immediately move to the break-even line, firmly preventing profits from turning into losses. When floating gains reach 20%, even if the market drops afterward, I ensure to take at least 10%. When it hits 30%, the bottom line is 15%. What's the benefit of doing this? — Missing the peak isn't regretful because you're steadily pocketing profits each time. Over time, these 10% and 15% gains accumulate into real silver and gold, not just pretty numbers on the account.

**Don't haggle over stop-loss**

Before entering, I already know how much I can't afford to lose—usually around -10% to -15%, I cut. Once the stop-loss line is breached, I do so without hesitation. Many think this results in quick losses, but I see it differently—using small losses to protect the principal allows me to stay in the game. If the price rebounds after a stop-loss? That means my entry timing was off, and I accept that.

**What if you're caught**

If I sell and the price keeps falling, but I still believe in the fundamentals, I re-enter at the original position. The clever part is: the amount of coins hasn't decreased; in fact, I have more cash on hand. Conversely, if I sell and the market takes off, I’ll look for a re-entry near my original cost basis, even if it means paying a bit more in fees. I’d rather do that than miss out on the subsequent move entirely.

These principles may sound rigid, but it’s precisely this discipline that has kept me alive through countless fluctuations.

Short-term trading isn't impulsive gambling; it's about capturing market oscillations within a framework and rhythm. Don't expect to buy at the lowest and sell at the highest—just understand why you're entering and when you're exiting each time.