Market trends come crashing like a flood, but those who truly survive rely never on luck, but on strategy and mindset.

On the 5th, I was very bored. I was watching the market and noticed PIPPIN consolidating around 0.162 dollars, so I casually placed a long order to try my luck. Honestly, I had no high expectations at the time; I know the temperament of small coins well—either they stay still or they take off immediately.

And this time, it really took off. The price shot up all the way, leaving no time for reaction. When it reached 0.293, I sold directly, pocketing $50,000. That moment felt like finding money—so exhilarating, I was completely energized.

The next day, seeing the crazy gains earlier, I knew a correction was coming. So I reversed and shorted at 0.287. Sure enough, the market followed my expectations; once the downtrend started, it didn’t stop. When it dropped to 0.144, I closed my position. This trade earned another $260,000, and my account size skyrocketed.

Next, PIPPIN kept bouncing between 0.141 and 0.145. I saw this as a bottoming rhythm and quickly turned bullish again. Sure enough, a big bullish candle in the early morning pushed it up to 0.3966, instantly adding over $150,000 to my account.

These three trades seem smooth sailing, but behind them are a few ironclad rules I’ve summarized:

**Small Capital Testing as the First Line of Defense**
I never go all-in at once. I always start with small positions at key levels to test the waters. Like mine sweeping, I gently poke, and if something feels off, I immediately withdraw. The loss is minimal this way.

**Cut and Run When Things Go Wrong, Never Drag It Out**
This is the most important rule I’ve learned in the crypto world. Stop-losses must be quick and decisive. Never cling to hope for a rebound. Market corrections often test human patience more than rallies.