I've seen too many beginners like this in the crypto world—holding a few thousand dollars, dreaming of getting rich overnight, treating contracts like arcade games. And what’s the result? Accounts wiped out, confidence gone. To put it plainly, the market is never a casino; it’s a huge mirror that exposes your understanding of trading. The deeper your understanding, the more stable your account can be. The short-term wealth dreams will only make you lose everything down to your underwear.

I know a fan’s story that’s very touching. In September this year, he entered the market with $3,000, initially just playing around. But when he started changing his mindset and used the right strategies? His account grew to $100,000 in three months, and his assets are now steadily at $270,000. He didn’t rely on intuition but on three logical principles I summarized from my professional trading career, from $8,000 all the way up.

**First Trick: The Three-Point Rule, Continuous Fresh Water**

The biggest pitfall is going all-in. Divide $8,000 into three parts, each $2,500, with different uses: for intraday trading, make only one trade, close immediately upon reaching the target—never be greedy; for swing positions, trade once every 10 to 15 days, focusing only on big, certain trends; for reserve funds, regardless of market movements, resolutely don’t touch them—use them as life-saving money. Many people go all-in right after entering, dropping a little and getting wiped out. The first lesson in crypto is to survive first, then think about making money.

**Second Trick: Wait for the Trend to Come, Be Honest During Sideways**

80% of the time, the crypto market is sideways and oscillating. The correct approach is to patiently wait for clear trend signals. Enter only when the key level is broken. Take profits exceeding 20% and withdraw 30% to lock in gains. Truly skilled traders aren’t constantly messing around in the market; they either stay out or, when they do trade, they ride the entire trend.

**Third Trick: Rules Must Be Imprinted in Your Mind, Don’t Let Emotions Take Over Your Account**

The most dangerous thing in crypto isn’t misreading the direction but having a chaotic plan. Stick to these three iron rules: execute stop-loss orders immediately when hit; start reducing positions in batches once profits reach 4%, to protect some gains; prohibit adding to losing positions—over-averaging down only deepens the trap, and emotions will completely destroy your account. The only variable you can fully control in this market is yourself. Let your funds flow according to the rules, don’t be hijacked by emotions.