I have been struggling in the crypto world for many years, from a principal of a million to once falling to the bottom. I got on board seven years ago, and three years later my account shrank to a joke—momentum investing, stubbornly holding against the trend, all-in on garbage coins, I have stepped on every pit that should be avoided. During the most difficult times, my family relationships were almost severed, and I couldn't sleep at night looking at the losing orders.

However, what really changed me was actually very simple - stop having a gambler's mentality and start respecting market rules.

**Position management is a lifeline**
Divide the total capital into 5 parts, with each part operated independently. Even if there are 5 consecutive losses, the loss will only be 10% of the total capital. This is a world of difference compared to being completely wiped out in one go, akin to heaven and hell. Want to survive in the market long-term? First, learn how to lose.

**Follow the trend, don't bet on reversals**
Picking up bargains in a bearish market? That's a common way for beginners to lose. The real opportunities are during pullbacks in an uptrend. I almost sacrificed my marriage because I stubbornly held on during the bear market.

**Stay away from coins that rise tenfold in three days**
Looking at some altcoins skyrocketing, I can only shake my head now. The main players have sharpened their sickles and are just waiting for retail investors to rush in. The money that can be made is often hidden in inconspicuous places, rather than in those things that soar to the sky.

**No need for many indicators, MACD is enough**
Don't get confused by a bunch of complex indicators. Just look at the two lines: buy when a golden cross breaks upward below the zero axis; sell when a death cross breaks downward above the zero axis. My win rate can stay around 80%, and it's all thanks to this simple and straightforward method.

**Risk is always the top priority**
The biggest gain over the years is understanding what it means to "as long as you're alive, there's hope". The market is always there; missing a wave is not a big deal, but being completely knocked out of the game is a tragedy.