Crypto circles are never short of opportunities; what’s lacking are people who can survive until tomorrow.

Some time ago, a friend came to me with an account balance of only $3,000 and a loss of over 80%. He looked desperate, saying he felt targeted by the market, constantly chasing highs and selling lows, missing countless opportunities. I told him one thing—understand the game rules first, then talk about making money. Anyone who doesn’t know how a casino operates will eventually get wiped out.

I’ve been navigating this market for many years, witnessing several bull and bear cycles. I wouldn’t call myself an expert, just someone who’s survived. Today, I want to share some real insights from these years, based solely on practical experience, for reference only.

**Priority of Rules is the Highest; This is the First Hurdle**

The most common mistake is jumping in with the mindset of going all-in to get rich quickly, filled with stories of doubling your money, while having no understanding of the underlying logic of the market. Spot trading, futures, mining, Launchpad… each path has vastly different risk-reward characteristics and timeframes.

People often get excited when they hear about futures doubling overnight, but they never consider how quickly a margin call can happen with high leverage. From my observations, those who truly last long in this market are the ones who spend time studying the game rules.

I set a strict rule for myself: don’t invest if you don’t understand, don’t trade if you’re not familiar. If you don’t understand what problem a project solves or how its token model is designed, then this isn’t investing—it’s pure gambling.

**Six Core Practical Strategies: Grasp the True Rhythm of the Market**

Technical indicators are everywhere, but what really helps me make money are some simple market principles. These rules aren’t 100% accurate, but over the long term, they are effective. The key is patience—don’t let short-term candlestick fluctuations affect your mindset. Learn to wait, learn to cut losses, learn to stay calm amid panic—these are more effective than any advanced tactics.