From an initial capital of 8,000 to 36 million, I spent exactly three years. It’s not about genius strategies, but sticking stubbornly to a 50% position trading method, with monthly returns steady at around 70%. Later, I mentored a disciple who followed this approach, and his account doubled in just three months. Today, I’ll share the summarized experience of all the pitfalls I’ve encountered over the years.

**Don’t put all your funds into one shot.** Divide your money into five parts, and only move one part at a time. Set your stop-loss at 10 points; this means each single loss is only 2% of your total capital. Even if you fail five times, you only lose 10%. Conversely, set your take-profit at above 10 points; no matter how you calculate, you won’t lose out. If you ask whether you will get caught in a trap, with this approach, the probability of being trapped is ridiculously low.

**How to improve your win rate? Two words: follow the trend.** During a downtrend, every rebound is a trap for false buying; during an uptrend, every pullback is a golden opportunity. Don’t fight the market—just follow it.

**Avoid coins that surge short-term.** Whether mainstream coins or altcoins, very few can continuously ride several major upward waves. The logic is simple: after a short-term spike, continuing to rise becomes very difficult. If it stalls high up, it can’t push higher; next, it will only go down.

**MACD is enough for entry and exit signals.** When DIF and DEA cross on the negative side of zero and then break above zero, that’s a solid entry signal. If MACD shows a dead cross downward above zero, reduce your position immediately—don’t hesitate.

**The term “averaging down” is dangerous.** Too many people keep adding to losing positions, making losses worse and worse, eventually dragging themselves to ruin. Remember this iron law: never add to a losing position; only increase when in profit. This is a big taboo in crypto trading—you push yourself toward a dead end.

**Volume and price indicators come first; trading volume is the soul of the crypto world.** When the price consolidates at a low and then breaks out with increased volume, pay close attention. When volume surges at a high level but the price doesn’t rise, decisively exit.

**Only trade coins in an uptrend.** A short-term opportunity is when the 3-day moving average turns upward; a medium-term setup involves the 30-day moving average turning; the arrival of the main upward wave is signaled when the 84-day MA turns; and a signal for long-term holding is when the 120-day MA turns. Saves time, reduces worries, and maximizes your chances of success.

**Don’t slack off on daily review.** Has your coin-holding logic changed? Does the weekly K-line trend meet your expectations? Has the trend shifted? Adjust your strategy promptly—don’t wait for the market to teach you a lesson.

I used to navigate blindly in the market, but now I at least have a solid approach to follow.