Why have you been losing money after trading cryptocurrencies for over a year? It might not be due to a poor market, but rather because your method is wrong.

I've been in the trading market for over ten years, stepping into countless pitfalls and witnessing too many stories of total loss. Later, I realized that those who survive often have a relatively simple understanding—these are seemingly simple but repeatedly validated rules. Sharing with everyone in hopes of helping you avoid some detours.

**Small Capital Strategies: Don't Follow the Crowd or Trade Frequently**

If your capital is within 200,000 yuan, there's really no need to watch the market every day. Just catching one main upward wave in a year is enough to stay alive. Instead of trying your luck with full positions and trial-and-error, wait for the right opportunity. You're not a market maker and can't bear the risks of high-frequency trading. Many people lose because trading fees eat them alive, plus the accumulation of frequent mistakes.

**Get Your Understanding Right Before Putting Real Money In**

You can lose freely on a demo account, but a single mistake with real funds could end your game. Use virtual trading to train your mindset, and test out fear, greed, and hesitation. If you skip this step and go straight to real money, you're just gambling.

**The Truth About Good News**

Major positive news releases are usually not the best selling points on the day they are announced, but you should definitely sell when the market opens high the next day. Why? Because the process of "realizing" most good news itself is often a market turning point. Beginners always want to hold on, but in the end, they become the bagholders.

**Reduce Positions Before Holidays**

One week before important holidays, it's advisable to actively reduce or even clear your positions. History has taught us many lessons—holidays are never the time for the market to give you money. Risk management should always come first.

**Medium to Long-Term Holding Is Not Dead Money**

Always keep some cash on hand. When you see a rebound, reduce your positions moderately; during market panic, buy back in batches. Relying solely on faith to hold positions often results in most people becoming bagholders at high prices. The concept of rolling operations is very important; it helps you keep a calmer mindset.

**Only Trade Active Coins in Short-Term**

Trading volume and volatility are two core indicators. Coins with no volume or volatility are not worth the effort. Active assets tend to have higher transparency of information and more trading space.

**The Downtrend Pace Determines the Rebound Method**

A slow decline leads to a slow rebound, while a sharp drop often triggers a quick bounce. Understanding this rhythm, your trading approach should adjust accordingly. Some people always use the same method, but in reality, they are fighting against the market.

**Cut Losses When Wrong—It's Fundamental**

As long as your principal is intact, opportunities are always there. Many people's biggest mistake is "holding on"—completely handing over control to the market. When your judgment is wrong, quickly admitting mistakes is actually the best way to protect yourself.

**Short-Term Trading Focus on 15-Minute Charts**

Combine candlestick patterns and KDJ indicators to find entry and exit points; this combination is enough. Don't get confused by a bunch of indicators, which can impair your judgment. Simple and straightforward methods are often the most effective.

**Methodology: Focus Is Better Than Flamboyance**

Trading styles vary widely, but truly consistent profitable traders usually master only two or three of their own methods. Stable compound growth comes from focus and repetition, not from knowing many techniques.

The market won't sympathize with anyone's efforts, but it will definitely reward traders who stick to discipline, dare to admit mistakes, and can survive.