Having immersed myself in this market for eight years, going from complete loss to standing back up, what truly settles in at the end are those bottom lines.

Not seeking to make quick profits, the key is to survive long-term in the market.

**Positions Must Be Concentrated**
When funds are limited, don't spread yourself too thin across too many assets. Over-diversification essentially leads to losing control. When the market is rising, focus your firepower; when the market weakens, reduce your positions to the minimum. This is not about making more money, but about making steady gains.

**Follow the Trend, Avoid Counter-Operations**
Many understand that a rebound does not equal a reversal, but when it comes to actual trading, pitfalls still occur. Rallies during a downtrend are usually just retracements within the overall decline; whereas pullbacks during an uptrend are genuine opportunities worth participating in. Don't try to guess the direction; just follow the trend.

**Volume Is a Signal**
Price movements without volume lack sustainability. Only when both capital and market sentiment appear simultaneously does a signal become worth acting on. If conditions are not met, stay in cash; waiting is the best choice.

**Be Decisive with Stop-Losses**
Before entering a trade, clearly define how much loss you can tolerate. Exit at that point without bargaining. Conversely, when in profit, slow down to give profits room to extend.

**Enter Quickly, Exit Even Faster**
Hesitation can cause you to miss opportunities; procrastination can lead to being swept away by market reversals. Many don't understand why exiting is more critical than entering — in fact, this is the core of risk management.

**Rationality in Adding Positions**
Before adding to a position, ask yourself: if I were currently flat, would I enter at this price? If the answer is no, don't add. Increasing positions should be to amplify existing profits, not to fix previous mistakes.

**Don’t Let Short-Term Operations Drain Your Energy**
Frequent trading wears out your energy first. Those who can hold onto a trend are often the ones who can significantly widen their gains. Holding onto a trend cycle beats ten quick trades in a month.

**Don’t Obsess Over Bottom-Fishing**
A deep decline doesn’t mean safety. In reality, most people exit after a failed bottom-fishing attempt. Many have learned this lesson the hard way.

These eight rules may seem unremarkable, but they are never about how to earn more; they are about how to keep yourself at the table. The longer you survive, the easier it becomes to wait for opportunities. Moving steadily is far more important than rushing.