Many people’s biggest problem with trading is that they stare at the market leaderboard every day, hunting for coins on the top gainers list. Watching who moves and chasing after them is no different than walking blindfolded. My experience over the years is that relying on gut feelings simply doesn’t make money.

So, what should you do? First, I only focus on the recent one to two weeks’ rankings of coins that are changing in strength. Especially those with suddenly skyrocketing trading volume and funds quietly accumulating — these are the ones worth paying attention to. Any trend without real capital entering the market, no matter how beautiful it looks, I won’t act on. Capital flow is always the primary signal.

The second key point is: never guess short-term rises or falls. Daily fluctuations are mostly noise; don’t be scared out of your position. I only look at the monthly chart, where the true trend direction is hidden in the larger cycle. When the monthly MACD starts to strengthen and funds are stacking up, that’s the real opportunity to follow the trend.

The third step is entry. I only recognize one level — the 60-day moving average. Wait until the price pulls back to this line and trading volume increases before considering action. This way, the position is clear, the cost is known, and holding it won’t cause panic.

What’s actually the hardest part? It’s not buying, it’s selling.

My discipline is very straightforward: once the price falls below the 60-day moving average, I exit immediately, no questions asked. Wavering even once can turn the profits made earlier into losses in minutes.

And when you have profits? Take the majority off the table first, and let the remaining light position trend run on its own. With a lighter position, your mindset becomes more stable.

Some say this method is too rigid. But this is the reality in the crypto world — make money with a system, pay tuition with feelings. The market will change, but the discipline of a trader must not. Only pursue opportunities you understand, stick to your rules, and the market is far less cruel than you imagine.