Honestly, after being in this line for a long time, I've seen all kinds of people. Some rush in with a few thousand dollars, lose it all in half a month and leave; others hold on for years and keep going in circles. But last year’s guy was the most special one I’ve ever mentored.

He initially couldn’t even understand candlestick charts, let alone news sentiment or capital flow. His only advantage was that he listened well. In three months, he turned 2,000 USD into over 50k USD, never once blowing up his position, and now his account has exceeded 80k USD.
Some say he was lucky and caught the market at the right time. But I know he relied on three strict rules I forced him to follow repeatedly.
First, money should be split into three parts; only then is it resilient.
One part for short-term trades—take profits and exit, don’t be greedy; one part for swing trading—wait until the trend is clear before entering; the last part is unshakeable—never move it. The biggest risk for small funds isn’t slow gains, but losing everything and having no second chance.
Second, don’t act during sideways consolidation.
He used to ask, “Can I enter now?” each time. I always said no. 80% of the market time is just grinding, and the only real opportunities to make money are during those volume breakout moments. When you can’t see clearly, doing nothing is the best move.
Third, once rules are set, they must be followed.
Cut losses at 3% without question, lock in half of the profits at 5%, and withdraw when the account has increased by 20%. He initially felt distressed, thinking it could still go higher. Later, he said: “Only when the money hits my account is it truly mine.”
There are still too many people trading based on feelings—chasing rallies, adding to positions, holding through losses—and in the end, they wipe out their accounts.
The ones who truly survive in this industry aren’t the most accurate predictors, but those who always have chips on the table and keep their positions. If you’re still repeatedly losing and messing around, it’s better to stop and have a chat. Trading can really be simple. $BTC