I've mentored quite a few newcomers, and those who truly survive are never the smartest, but the ones who follow the rules.

There was a newcomer who entered with over two thousand US dollars, initially wanting to turn things around quickly.
But I didn't let him guess the top or bottom; I just told him to slow down the rhythm first.
The first thing is to never leave yourself with no way out.
Split your funds into parts: one for short-term practice, one to wait for trends, and the remaining as a bottom line to stay still.
Even if you keep making wrong judgments, you won't be wiped out in one go.
The second thing is to learn to "do less."
When the market is unclear, stay on the sidelines; don't touch those opportunities that look lively.
Wait until the trend really emerges, then follow in to eat a certain portion.
Many people lose money not because there are few opportunities, but because their hands are too idle.
The third thing is to turn off emotions: cut losses and walk away, take profits and reduce, write rules in advance, and execute without hesitation.
It sounds simple, but very few can do it consistently.
Later, you'll realize that the account doesn't suddenly skyrocket, but gradually stabilizes.
No more big ups and downs, and your mindset also settles.
As for some hot coins or narrative coins, I also watch them, but only as opportunities, not as beliefs.
Some are indeed following the rhythm of funds, like $DOGE , more about emotions and gambling.
It's not impossible to trade such markets, but the premise is knowing you're doing short-term trading, not "betting on the future."
Positioning, rhythm, and stop-loss are more important than imagination.
In the end, you'll understand one thing:
It's not about who catches the biggest surge, but who can stay calm in front of every temptation.