In this market, the true moat isn't about how smart you are, but whether you can stick to discipline.

"Bro, it's over this time. The account only has 4,200 U left." Seeing that balance screenshot, I could feel the despair on the other end of the phone. Over a month later, the same chat box: "F***, 68,000 U gone! This discipline is basically a cheat code!" From nearly zero to breaking 60,000, he didn't use any sophisticated indicators or insider info; he simply and strictly followed the three most basic and "counter-human" rules I set for him.

This is how the crypto market works—high volatility, high speculation, completely driven by emotions. Most people lose because they are too "impatient." The ones who truly survive and thrive rely precisely on the most fundamental execution. Today, I’ll break down these three rules.

**Rule 1: Better to miss out than to fully invest**

"This time is different, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!" I’ve heard this too many times, and the final result is always—liquidation. My friend started out the same way, wanting to go all-in at the slightest sign of movement. I set a strict rule for him: under no circumstances should the initial position exceed 20%. Until the trend is clearly confirmed, use at most 10-20% to test; only after the trend is fully confirmed should he add to his position gradually.

The data shows: the maximum drawdown for full-position bets can reach -54%, and the win rate is frighteningly low. Many people fall for this "all-in" mentality, and their accounts get wiped out in one go.

**Rule 2: Use stop-loss to be professional**

Most people don’t set stop-losses because they can’t get past the psychological barrier. "I’ll wait a bit longer; maybe it’ll rebound"—this kind of luck-based thinking is deadly. Stop-loss isn’t about admitting defeat; it’s the last line of defense to protect your capital. I tell my friends to set a stop-loss on every trade, and once triggered, to exit decisively—no looking back, no hesitation, no regrets.

**Rule 3: Only pursue opportunities you understand**

There are too many "opportunities" in crypto; 99% of people can’t chase them all. Instead of blindly chasing hot trends, it’s better to focus deeply on the sectors you understand. This greatly reduces the chance of making wrong moves and results in more stable profits.