At the beginning of the month, I took a follower to do short-term trading, and his account only had $5,000. My first piece of advice was straightforward: don’t rush, start with a trial position.

So? Wait until the confirmation signals are stable, then proceed in stages. In less than three days, his account skyrocketed to $80,000, and even he was so shocked he didn't dare to look at the balance. Afterwards, he openly admitted that if he hadn’t followed the rhythm, he would have fully committed and gone all-in, only to be repeatedly shaken out by the volatility.

Short-term trading isn’t about guts; it’s about who can last longer. I’ve been in the crypto world for nearly 10 years and have seen too many people fall due to "spur of the moment impulses." Those who are still around all follow a set of counterintuitive rules.

These 5 short-term rules can save your life:

**During consolidation, stay put; don’t act rashly during sideways movement** — When the trend is unclear, that’s the biggest trap.

**Watch the strength and volume during sharp drops and rebounds** — Not every rebound is worth chasing.

**Enter the market in stages** — Start with small positions to test the waters, don’t go all-in at once.

**Exit near the end of the trend** — Better to earn a little less than to greedily chase the last move.

And one final core principle: the essence of making money short-term isn’t about earning profits every single day but ensuring you never make irreversible mistakes in each trade. The market is accumulating, and the rhythm has already begun to reveal itself. If you really don’t know how to read the charts, plan your positions and strategies thoroughly before jumping in.