Having a small capital size is not a disadvantage; in fact, it’s the best opportunity to force yourself to establish discipline.

Many beginners lose money not because they can't read the market correctly, but because they lack a set of repeatable rules. The trading framework I share today has only four core steps—so simple it’s almost trivial, yet enough to help retail traders grow from four digits to six digits.

**Step 1: The Only Signal for Coin Selection—Daily MACD Golden Cross**

Don’t listen to rumors, don’t rely on a dozen indicators. Filter out the noise and focus solely on MACD. Especially the golden cross signals above the zero line—these coins tend to have a purer trend and higher tolerance for errors. Technical analysis beats any "insider information."

**Step 2: The Iron Law of Holding Positions—Daily Moving Average**

Stick to the line when the price is above, and exit immediately when it falls below. No gray areas. Once the price breaks below the moving average, it’s a signal to end the trade. Don’t hope for a rebound or add to your position—exit decisively.

**Step 3: Two Quantitative Entry and Exit Points—Price + Volume**

Entering is simple: when the price breaks above the moving average and volume increases significantly, go all-in.

Exiting should be stepwise: take profit at a 20% gain by reducing some position, and again at 50% gain by reducing more. This locks in profits while leaving room for further upside. If the price breaks below the moving average, close all remaining positions immediately.

**Step 4: The Only Stop-Loss Rule—Close Below Moving Average at Close, Exit Next Day**

A single lucky break can wipe out all previous profits. Missing the opportunity isn’t scary—wait for the signal to reappear and buy back once the price reclaims the moving average. Opportunities are always there; preserving your capital is the top priority.

This method may seem simple, but it’s the easiest survival rule for retail traders and the hardest for the market to eliminate. For example, during the PIPPIN rally, once the signal was clear, following the plan, controlling position size, and setting proper take-profit and stop-loss levels allowed steady profits to be secured.

Stop regretting missing out after the fact—markets are never short of opportunities. What’s lacking is a clear, strictly executable trading discipline. Coin selection, position building, take-profit, and stop-loss—if you follow the plan, consistent profits in the crypto space are not difficult.