Trading in the crypto space, I’ve developed a habit—before each market open, I scan the strength and weakness rankings of the past one to two weeks. It’s as essential as checking the weather forecast before heading out; a fundamental skill.

The criteria for selecting coins are actually quite simple. I only focus on those with increasing volume, successfully breaking through consolidation zones, and with significant net capital inflows. Without additional capital support, even the most beautiful candlestick patterns are useless—I refuse to touch them. Trading opportunities only arise when there are signs of main force accumulation, such as volume surges with bullish engulfing patterns or clear concentration of chips.

Regarding trend judgment, I never rely on subjective guesses. Watching the monthly chart is enough. The daily fluctuations are just noise; the true trend is hidden in the larger timeframe. When the monthly MACD shows a golden cross and volume gradually increases, that’s a signal of medium- to long-term funds entering the market. Following the trend and riding the big players is much safer than guessing the market direction blindly.

For entry points, I only trust the 60-day moving average as the key support/resistance line. Once the trend is established, if the price pulls back to the 60-day line and finds support, and volume does not shrink—meaning price and volume move in sync—that’s my safe margin to enter. Controlled costs, clear support levels, and a stable mindset naturally follow.

The hardest part of trading isn’t the buy decision but taking profits and cutting losses. My rules are strict: once the price effectively breaks below the 60-day line, if the closing price can’t hold or volume drops sharply, I liquidate decisively—no hesitation. Being soft-hearted once can wipe out all previous gains in an instant; many have learned this the hard way.

When floating profits reach the target zone, I lock in part of the gains first. The remaining position is managed with a trailing stop to follow the trend. Lightening the position keeps the mindset stable. This way, I can participate in subsequent moves while reducing psychological pressure.

Some say this method is too rigid, but that’s the reality of trading in the crypto world: rely on a systematic approach to earn consistent returns, and avoid guessing based on intuition, which only leads to repeated lessons. Markets are volatile; rules must be strict. Only trade trends you understand, stick to your positions and discipline, and the market will give you positive feedback.