In the middle of the night, my phone screen suddenly lit up with a barrage of messages from my old friend A-Lin.

When I opened it, I heard despair in several voice notes: "My account shrank from 200,000 USDT to 5,000. My credit cards are maxed out... If this keeps up, I’ll really have to consider selling things on the street to survive."

I didn’t rush to tell her to cut losses, nor did I urge her to buy the dip. I just told her to put her phone aside, calm down, and save the following survival rules on her phone.

Who would have thought? Fifty-three days later, she sent me a screenshot of her account—the six-digit figure was back.

Today, I’ve decided to share this method. If it can help even one person, it’s worth it.

**1. Impulse is the enemy—act only when the signals align**

No matter how hot a coin is, wait until all three conditions are met: price range remains stable for over 72 hours, short-term moving average starts to rise, and trading volume increases by at least 50% compared to before. If only some conditions are met, test the waters with 5% of your position. If none are met, just keep waiting. Better to wait than to lose everything by jumping in blindly.

**2. Sideways markets aren’t dead ends—they’re opportunities to accumulate**

When everyone in the group chat is shouting “sell everything and run,” that’s actually the time to use your previous profits to buy more. Remember—only use profits; never touch your principal. Your principal is your foundation. Lose it, and you’ll never recover.

**3. Look for support levels on dips, take profits on rallies**

During sharp drops, first check previous lows and market fear indicators—if they hold, stay calm. When prices surge, lock in 30% profits right away, and set a trailing stop on the rest. Don’t let money that’s already in your hands slip away.

**4. Contrarian thinking: buy on big red candles, sell on big green ones**

If you see a long red candle without breaking previous lows and volume is up, you can buy a small position. If a green candle rises over 5%, sell half and set a stop-loss for the rest. Don’t blindly follow the crowd during market frenzies.

**5. Always leave yourself an out**

Limit any single coin position to 20%, keep total positions under 70%, and the remaining 30% in cash is your lifeline. Going all-in is like diving without gear—leaving room is the only way to survive the storm.

**6. Review before bed—it’s more useful than regret later**

Every night before bed, ask yourself three questions: Did I chase impulsively today? Did I hesitate to cut losses? Did I use my principal to average down? The market doesn’t pity those who regret, but reviewing can help you avoid making the same mistakes.

Trading is never about gambling with luck, but about discipline and consistency. Engrain these rules in your mind, and your account will reward you.

It’s hard to go it alone in this market. I’ve shown you the path—it’s up to you whether you walk it.