The wild swings in the crypto market are happening every day. Some people die on the wave, while others find a way out of despair.

When I only had 1800U left, I set a final bet for myself: either use this money to get back on my feet or completely exit. No middle ground.

**Step 1: Not all in, but distraction**

I split this 1800U into three parts, 600U each:
- For short-term trading: up to two trades per day, aiming for quick profits but also quick stop-loss
- For trend following: if the weekly chart isn't showing an uptrend, stay flat, prefer missing out over reckless moves
- For emergency reserve: to prevent being wiped out in a liquidation wave, this is the last lifeline

Many ask why I don’t just throw everything in and gamble. Honestly, liquidation is like amputation — a finger can grow back, but if your head is gone, it’s forever. Preserving the chance to stay alive is far more valuable than a one-time all-in gamble.

**Step 2: When to make a move**

Volatile markets are like a meat grinder, unreasonable and relentless. My signals are very simple and straightforward:

If the daily moving average isn't showing a clear uptrend? Then wait and watch, don’t touch. What are we waiting for? For the trading volume to break previous highs, and at the same time, the daily close must confirm this. Both conditions are necessary.

Some like to "bottom fish" at the lows, I don’t do that. Why? Because bottoms often keep going lower. Instead of betting on the bottom, it’s better to catch the most profitable part of the trend — the middle section, where the real meat is.

**Step 3: When profits come, change your mindset immediately**

When your account shows a floating profit of 30% of the initial capital, take half of the profit off the table. Lock it in. The remaining half? Set a 10% trailing stop-loss. The benefit of this approach is: when you're making money, you can follow the trend to keep earning; when you're losing, you won’t lose too much.

Markets present opportunities every day, like buses arriving one after another. Don’t stand on the platform panicking — if you miss this bus, there’s always another.

**Step 4: Write down your "life and death line"**

Before entering a trade, clearly write down your rules on paper or in your mind, then strictly follow them:
- If losses reach 5%, cut the meat immediately, no bargaining
- When profits reach 10%, move your stop-loss to the breakeven point; the rest is market gift, and you’ll feel much more comfortable

Emotions are the poison of trading. Lock them in a cage, press the button, and it’s all good.

**Final words**

Going from 1800U to 30,000U isn’t some trading god technique, it’s just "fewer mistakes." Opportunities in the market are never lacking; what’s missing is whether you have enough capital to act at critical moments. Master these three deadly rules first, then study waves, indicators, and charts — if you get the order wrong, no amount of technical analysis can save you.

The crypto market is bouncing back, but everyone has a chance to rebound. The key is to survive until the moment of harvest.