Beginners always ask: Is there a dumb way to invest that doesn’t require staring at the screen until your eyes go blind, or guessing price movements every day?

Actually, there is. After years of ups and downs in this market, I’ve seen too many people try to outsmart others by chasing pumps and dumps, only to end up losing their shirts. On the other hand, those clumsy, even a bit rigid, methods often help people survive longer and eat well.

Today, I’ll share my own hands-on experience—reading this can save you years of costly mistakes.

# # First, remember these three iron rules—they can help you avoid 90% of pitfalls.

**Rule 1: Never rush in during market craziness**
Every bull run, when things are hottest, there are always people who see others flaunting their profits and impulsively jump in. The result? They end up buying the top. I’ve repeated Buffett’s words countless times—“Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.” The truth of the crypto market is: real opportunities are always hidden in the dips. Carve “start building positions when the market is down” into your brain, and you’re already halfway to winning.

**Rule 2: Don’t rush for instant trades**
Many newbies want their orders filled instantly, afraid of missing out. As a result, they either buy high or sell low, getting trapped by the market. The market isn’t going anywhere—give it some patience, and you’re more likely to get a good price. It’s like fishing: the more anxious you are, the less likely you are to catch anything.

**Rule 3: Never go all-in**
People who go all-in are like tightrope walkers—just a small market pullback and they panic sell; when a real opportunity comes, they’re out of ammunition and can only watch. I’ve seen the tragedy of “opportunity arrives but the money’s gone” too many times. Remember this: the market never lacks opportunities, but the opportunity cost of going all-in is the most painful loss.

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I’ll share my short-term trading insights another time; for now, just master these three rules—they’re worth more than anything else.