After years of navigating the crypto market, I realize that many novice investors tend to fall into the same traps. Seven years of real trading experience have allowed me to summarize a set of survival rules—these are not theories, but lessons learned through real money.

First, understand one thing: with a small capital, don't expect to go all-in every time. The market volatility of coins like $VOXEL is proof of that. Instead of frequent trades, wait for that one true main rally. Waiting itself is a trading strategy.

Cognition determines how much you can earn. Demo accounts are a good tool—they allow you to fail infinitely, helping you find the right mindset and rhythm. But real trading is different; a major mistake can mean being forced out. So, practice thoroughly in a virtual environment before risking real money—that's basic survival wisdom.

There's an counterintuitive phenomenon regarding good news: genuine positive developments often turn into a bearish signal. Especially if there's no rally on the day of major good news, and the next day opens high, many investors rush to chase the high—resulting in being trapped. Taking profits promptly is a wiser choice.

Market behavior around holidays is particularly worth caution. This is not unfounded; historical data repeatedly confirms the necessity of reducing or even emptying positions before holidays. The market's performance before and after holidays does follow certain patterns.

The key to medium- and long-term trading is maintaining sufficient cash reserves. Selling at highs, accumulating at lows, and rolling over repeatedly—these are strategies retail investors should use. The dream of riding a wave to the bottom often only exists in the game of big players.

For short-term trading, select carefully. Coins with active trading volume and obvious volatility are worth watching; those with low liquidity drain time and test patience, and are not worth touching.

The pace of decline is also crucial. Slow, gradual declines can be frustrating to rebound from, but if the decline accelerates, the strength and speed of rebounds often surpass expectations. Understanding this rhythm helps you seize many opportunities.

If you buy wrong, accept it. Cut losses immediately—this is not admitting failure, but protecting your capital. As long as your principal is intact, opportunities always exist. This is the bottom line of survival.

For short-term trading, look at 15-minute K-line charts and combine with the KDJ indicator; many trading opportunities can be found this way. There are countless technical methods, but there's no need to master them all—focusing on one or two and perfecting them is enough.

These ten pieces of experience are all derived from practical combat. Avoiding detours is itself a way to accumulate wealth.