Many people ask me how I continue to make money in the crypto world. Honestly, there’s no secret formula; the key is to have a reliable methodology. The most effective trading framework I’ve used is based on these 9 ironclad rules.

First is the Market Protection Theory. When the market crashes, if your coins only experience minor dips or even sideways movement, it indicates that there’s capital supporting the market, meaning this coin is worth holding. These coins often have the strongest potential for rebound.

On the technical side, look at the 5-day moving average for short-term trends—if the price stays above it, hold; if it breaks below, exit. For mid-term, observe the 20-day moving average with the same logic. It sounds simple, but few people stick to it—this is the dividing line between making money and losing money.

Regarding the judgment of the main upward wave: once a trend forms without obvious volume expansion, act decisively. Continue holding if volume increases during an upward move; if volume shrinks but the trend remains intact, keep holding. But if volume expands during a decline and breaks the trend line, you must reduce your position—don’t be soft-hearted.

For short-term trading, there’s a quick screening method: if after three days of buying there’s no action, sell if you can. Don’t wait. If the price drops after purchase, cut your losses unconditionally at 5%. This can help avoid many big pitfalls.

Also, seize opportunities for oversold rebounds. If a coin drops 50% from its high and continues falling for 8 days, it often indicates an oversold condition ready for a rebound—consider following up.

In choosing coins, the leading coin is always the first choice. Not because it’s cheap, nor because it has risen too much. The biggest advantage of the leading coin is its fierce gains and strong resilience during declines. The key is to buy at high points and sell at even higher points.

The essence of trading is trend following, not chasing the lowest price. Don’t rush to buy the dip during a decline; those with weak performance should be decisively abandoned. The power of the trend far exceeds that of price alone.

Finally, and most importantly—consistent profits are much more valuable than occasional huge gains. After each operation, review carefully to distinguish whether it was luck or skill. Build a stable, suitable trading system—this is the only way to achieve long-term steady profits. Protect your capital first, then seek profit. Success rate matters more than trading frequency. Holding cash is also a strategy; learning to wait is often more important than frequent trading.