Cryptocurrency markets have experienced ups and downs over the years, but there's one moment I will never forget—the 2017 altcoin frenzy.

At that time, I set my sights on $ADA, gradually building a position starting at $0.03. Honestly, who could have predicted that in less than three months, it would surge to $1.2? My account balance increased nearly 40 times. The feeling—waking up every day to see the zeros behind the numbers keep growing, my mind already pondering how to settle down in the city with all that profit.

And what happened next? I didn't press the sell button. I watched $ADA plunge, dropping straight back to $0.2. The unrealized gains evaporated like sand slipping through an hourglass—80% of the profit vanished in an instant, and the dream of buying a house was gone.

This lesson taught me: there are many people buying in the crypto space, but those who truly make money master one skill—how to sell smartly.

**Regarding take-profit, I’ve developed a "Stage-by-Stage Exit Method"**

For example, if a coin rises from $1 to $2, sell 30% of the position immediately. This way, your principal is basically recovered, and you won’t mind the remaining fluctuations; if it continues to rise to $3, sell another 30%; finally, for the remaining 40%, set a trailing stop—if it drops 15% from the high, close all positions. This approach allows you to catch the main wave while protecting most of your profits.

**Regarding stop-loss, I have only one bottom line: a single trade should not lose more than 5% of the total principal.**

When buying, set a stop-loss order at -10%. Think of it as locking the trade. Don’t worry about missing opportunities—this market is full of them. But once your principal is wiped out, you’re out for good.

Over the years, I’ve seen many stories of overnight riches, but even more people are scared out of their wits by the roller coaster. Those who truly profit and exit are often the disciplined ones who don’t let emotions drive their decisions.

In the crypto market, risk and opportunity coexist. The key isn’t how smart you are, but how calm you can stay.