Having worked in this industry for many years, I have seen too many people exit the market due to a single wrong decision. I have also seen some traders steadily profit from the market by adhering to a few simple principles. Today, I want to organize these years of trading insights in hopes of helping those who are still confused to avoid some detours.

**Tip 1: Don't Think About Full Position with Small Capital**

If your initial funds are not large (for example, starting with one or two ten-thousand), the most taboo thing is to frequently go all-in. There are plenty of opportunities in the market; as long as you catch one real main upward wave every six months, the returns can be quite substantial. Patience before the market truly arrives is often the strongest competitive advantage.

**Tip 2: Cognition Determines Profit**

A harsh fact is that you cannot earn money beyond your understanding. Before actual trading, practice with a demo account to hone your mindset and courage. The simulated environment has a high tolerance for mistakes, but real trading cannot withstand too many errors—often, one major mistake can knock you out.

**Tip 3: Be Cautious When Good News Is Realized**

This rule has been verified countless times: if a major positive announcement does not cause a rise on the day of release, and the next day opens high, be alert. This often signals that the main players are offloading. Greed can easily trap you. Taking profits in time is always more rational than waiting for a miracle.

**Tip 4: Reduce Positions Before Holidays**

Historical data shows that adjustments often occur before holidays. Whether psychologically or financially, holidays tend to bring volatility. Reducing or even completely clearing positions in advance is a way to protect yourself based on past lessons.

**Tip 5: The Key to Mid-Long Term is Preserving Firepower**

To achieve stable returns, the most important thing is to always maintain sufficient cash reserves. Selling at the high, buying in batches at the low, and continuously rolling over—this is the path retail traders should follow. The dream of riding a wave to the bottom and top is usually only achievable by big players.

**Tip 6: Focus Only on Active Coins**

For short-term trading, choose assets with sufficient trading volume and obvious volatility. Inactive coins waste time and drain your mental energy, which is counterproductive. Funds should always follow vitality.

**Tip 7: The Downward Rhythm Is Critical**

Slow declines can be frustrating to rebound from, but accelerated drops often lead to faster rebounds. Understanding the market rhythm helps avoid many useless efforts.

**Tip 8: Stop-Loss Is the Bottom Line for Survival**

It's not scary to buy wrong; what's scary is not accepting it. Stop-loss immediately to protect your principal, and the opportunity remains. As long as your funds are alive, the chance to turn around will not disappear.

**Tip 9: Watch the 15-Minute Chart for Short-Term Trading**

For short-term trading, combining 15-minute candlestick charts with KDJ indicators can help find many practical buy and sell points. The details are often in this level of charts.

**Tip 10: Master One or Two Techniques**

There are countless trading methods, and there's no need to master them all. Perfecting one or two methods often beats superficial knowledge of many. Depth over breadth is especially true in trading.

Each of these ten pieces of advice has been validated with real money. The market teaches us every day; the key is whether you listen to the lessons. Avoiding detours is itself a way to make money.