The Survival Rules for Ethereum Traders: Eight Deadly Lines Forged Through Eight Years of Practical Experience

Having navigated the crypto market for eight years and experienced three bull and bear cycles, I increasingly understand a harsh truth: trading is not a skill competition, but a survival game. Those flashy technical indicators and complex trading strategies are often no match for real market storms. What truly keeps you alive are the most basic survival rules.
The following eight ironclad laws are my mandatory death or survival checklists before each position opening, and it was these that allowed me to emerge unscathed from the massive bear market collapse in 2022. Sharing with those who are destined, hoping to help you avoid a few deep pitfalls.
1. Dimensionality Reduction in Time: Don’t Be Deceived by Daily K-lines
Long upper shadows on the daily chart may seem dangerous, but switch to the 30-minute chart, and you might see a completely different story—that’s just a normal pullback in a rally continuation. True short-term opportunities are always born at the resonance point between small and large timeframes.
When the 4-hour, 1-hour, and 30-minute charts all signal in the same direction, that’s the market shouting loudly at you. Looking at any single timeframe is like peering through a keyhole; only multi-timeframe resonance can reveal the true intentions of the funds.
2. Trend Is Your Amulet, Not a Recommendation
"Follow the trend" has become a cliché that’s worn out, but 90% of people still operate against the trend. When market structure is broken and the trend falls into chaos, indicators like MACD and RSI, no matter how beautiful, are just decorative tools for self-sabotage.
Remember: in chaotic markets, doing nothing is the best action. The market has its own rhythm; forcing trades is like swimming against the current—inefficient and futile. Wait for the trend to clarify; that’s the dividing line between professional traders and ordinary retail investors.
3. Liquidity Is King in Short-term Trading
No matter how perfect a technical pattern is, without the buzz of hot topics, it’s just waste paper. What do short-term traders in crypto play for? Attention economy and emotional premiums.
If a coin simultaneously meets these conditions: sustained market attention, surging social media discussion, and significantly increased trading volume, then it’s a worthy target. Avoid obscure coins and small-cap tokens, no matter how perfect the technical analysis, because no one is there to lift your boat.
4. Trading Plan Is Your "Law," K-line Movements Are Just "Noise"
I’ve seen too many traders who analyze well before the market opens but perform terribly during trading. Why? Because their emotions are manipulated by the market.
The biggest difference between professional traders and gamblers: the former uses plans to guide actions, while the latter lets emotions dictate decisions. Your stop-loss, take-profit, and position management rules, once set, must be enforced like law. Entering a trade without a plan is essentially naked running.
5. Independent Thinking Is Your Last Fortress
This circle is never short of "masters" and "prophets." Some big V accounts calling signals, mythologies of getting rich overnight, "insider information" in groups—these are like siren songs, tempting but deadly.
Others’ opinions should only serve as reference points for your decisions, never replace your own thinking system. Build your own analytical framework; even if imperfect, it’s better than blindly copying others. Ultimately, the winners in this market are those who persist in independent thinking—lonely but resilient.
6. Wrong Direction, Effort Is Wasted: Strategy First, Tactics Second
Too many are obsessed with "picking coins" but neglect "timing." In the late stage of a bull market, even the best coins can be halved; at the bottom of a bear market, buying any mainstream coin can double your money.
The first step in trading should always be: assess the market environment. Is it the main upward wave of a bull market? Or a rebound in a bear market? Or a sideways market? Once the big direction is set, then find specific strong targets. Wrong strategic direction, no matter how clever the tactics, is like driving a car in the wrong direction.
7. Bottom-fishing is a Retail Fantasy; Chasing Strength Is the Wisdom of Capital
"Waiting for a pullback to re-enter" is the biggest root cause of retail losses. Waiting and waiting often results in even harsher declines. The market always moves along the path of least resistance; an ongoing upward trend is the best safety cushion.
Don’t try to buy at the lowest point—that’s a divine act. Ordinary traders should only enter after an uptrend is established, riding the mid-term rally. This is the highest probability, most efficient strategy. Remember: strong coins get stronger, weak coins keep giving you "bottom-fishing opportunities."
8. Holding Cash After Big Gains or Big Losses Is the Self-Cultivation of Top Traders
This is the "king bomb" among the eight laws. Whether it’s the euphoria after big wins or revenge trading after big losses, both can reduce your decision quality by over 90%.
After large fluctuations, force yourself to stay out of the market for 24-48 hours. Reassess the market, examine your mindset, and analyze the underlying logic. This cooling-off period is not a waste of time but a preparation for the next high-quality trade. Traders who don’t know how to rest will ultimately be given a permanent market holiday.
Conclusion
These eight rules may sound basic or even dull. But it’s precisely these seemingly "common sense" principles that form the survival bottom line for professional traders. The crypto space is not short of smart people; what’s lacking are the "fools" who can stick to fundamental principles for the long term.
The market will always reward those who follow the rules and teach lessons to those who try to outsmart themselves. May these eight ironclad laws become your amulet to survive the next bull and bear cycle.
What’s the biggest pitfall you’ve fallen into in trading? Which rule hit your sore spot? Feel free to share your story in the comments.
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Disclaimer: This article is for personal opinion sharing only and does not constitute any investment advice. Cryptocurrency markets are highly risky; please make decisions cautiously.
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