If you've been trading cryptocurrencies for over a year and are still losing money, it's time to stop and review these points. These are the 10 core insights I have repeatedly validated after more than a decade of navigating the market. This is not motivational fluff; it's survival experience.

1

Small funds should not chase frequency, only focus on one trend. With less than 200,000 yuan, one major upward wave per year is enough. Don't go all-in every day; you're not a market maker and can't afford high-frequency trial and error.

2

Don't expect to earn outside your understanding. Use a demo account to practice fear, greed, and hesitation. A demo can lose hundreds of times, but a real mistake could wipe out your capital.

3

When good news comes out, don't wait for it to be realized. If you don't sell on the day of major positive news, you must sell on the next day's high open. Usually, "realization of good news" marks a turning point in the market.

4

Before holidays, manage risk first. Reduce or even clear your positions a week before important holidays. History repeatedly shows that holidays are not a time to expect gifts.

5

Mid- to long-term holding is not about blindly holding; it's about rolling. Keep cash on hand, raise the stop-loss as prices go up, and panic buy back in. Without rolling, just holding faith often results in becoming the bagholder.

6

For short-term trading, only focus on active assets. Watch trading volume and volatility. Coins with no volume or volatility are not worth your effort.

7

Speed determines the rhythm of rebounds. Slow rebound after a decline → quick rebound. Sharp drop → rapid bounce. Different rhythms require different strategies.

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Admit when you're wrong; stop-loss is top priority. As long as your capital is intact, opportunities remain. Holding on is giving market control to your trades.

9

For short-term trades, analyze the 15-minute chart. Use candlestick patterns and KDJ to find entry and exit points; that's enough. Don't let a bunch of indicators confuse your rhythm.

10

You don't need many methods; repetition is key. There are countless technical styles, but truly profitable traders often rely on just two or three tricks. Consistent compound growth comes from focus, not flashy techniques. The market won't sympathize with your efforts, but it will reward those who stay disciplined, admit mistakes, and survive.