Ten years, six million in profits. This is not luck that was simply stumbled upon, but rather shaped through repeated lessons learned.

Someone asked me how I managed to survive in the crypto world and still make money. My answer is straightforward: **Use simple rules to navigate a complex market**.

It sounds simple, but actually doing it is another matter. The methods I use now are a bit crude, but it’s precisely this crudeness that has helped me avoid countless pitfalls.

**Rule 1: Only select coins from the top gainers list**

Capital is always honest. Coins that rank high on the gainers list at least prove that there is active capital and attention at the moment. Conversely, coins that no one pays attention to for a long time, I simply won’t waste time lurking for. The gainers list is like a market barometer; it tells you which assets are building momentum.

**Rule 2: Use the monthly chart to set the direction**

Daily charts are too easy to deceive, with too many fluctuations and mixed signals. I only look at whether the MACD on the monthly chart has a golden cross. Once the golden cross is confirmed, it’s a preliminary confirmation of the trend, and I consider entering. If there’s no golden cross, I wait patiently in cash. Catching the big trend and abandoning all small fluctuations — that’s my principle.

**Rule 3: The 60-day moving average is a lifeline**

When the price retraces to the 60-day moving average and there is a volume-supported acceptance signal, that’s my golden point for adding positions. This level often helps the trend regain support and continue upward. Many times, the best opportunities are hidden in this seemingly risky position.

**Rule 4: Stop-loss and take-profit must be mechanical**

This is the part that tests human nature the most.

When profits reach 30%, sell half of the holdings to lock in gains — regardless of whether the market still looks like it will rise.

When profits reach 50%, sell another half, letting the remaining position run and see how far it can go.

If the price falls below the 60-day moving average, close all positions unconditionally and exit. No exceptions.

What are the benefits of this? It ensures that a profitable trade never turns into a loss in the end. It sounds obvious, but few people can truly do it.

**The hardest part: execution**

Many people talk about these rules, but almost no one executes them as strictly as a machine.

Greed whispers in your mind: “Make a little more, the market still looks like it can go higher.” Fear jumps out too: “Hold on a bit longer, maybe it will rebound.” These two instincts are precisely the culprits that cause traders to lose money.

Profitability doesn’t come from smarter predictions, but from fighting your own instincts.

The crypto market changes every day; trading pairs, policies, and public opinion are all shifting. The only constant is human greed and fear. Using unchanging discipline to face this ever-changing market is how you become one of the few who survive.

The road of trading is long. Stick to this simple method, and maybe one day you’ll also carve out a piece of the market.