Many people have been messing around in the crypto world for half a year, and their accounts still haven't shown any improvement, then they start to doubt whether they are not working hard enough. Actually, the problem often lies in the direction—if the initial direction is wrong, no matter how hard you try, it's useless.

Let's first talk about the situation with small capital. If you have less than 1000U, don't rush to heavily load your position. The change in your account is never brought about by daily operations, but by catching that round of main upward trend. Before the opportunity comes, waiting is often more valuable than action. Many people are washed out at the bottom precisely because they can't sit still.

There's a very painful fact: you can't earn money beyond your own knowledge. So, before actual trading, you must use a demo account to hone your mindset and discipline. Losses in the demo may seem costless, but in fact, they are the cheapest tuition you can buy.

Remember a few key points. When good news is realized, it often signals the arrival of risk. If there is no rise on the day of major news, a high open the next day is actually the best window to exit—this is often when the main players are offloading, and hesitation will only trap you passively.

Be especially cautious around holidays. Emotions fluctuate greatly, and there are many uncertainties. Reducing or closing positions is safer. Medium to long-term operations are not about holding stubbornly; you need to leave some flexible funds, learn to buy high and sell low, and build positions gradually. Those who want to eat the entire market in one go usually end up regretting it in hindsight.

For short-term trading, choose active coins. Those with low trading volume may look cheap, but in reality, they waste the most time and mental energy. Rhythm is more important than direction—after a decline, there is usually a slow rebound, while a sharp drop often quickly retraces. Being able to judge the rhythm well is much more reliable than blindly guessing rebounds.

The last golden rule: if you're wrong, get out quickly. Stop-loss must be decisive. As long as your principal is still there, opportunities will always exist. Staying alive is itself the biggest win.

For short-term trading, you can look at 15-minute charts combined with simple indicators. The method itself isn't afraid of more options; what’s feared is not being familiar enough or not executing properly. Usually, only one or two sets of rules that you can stick to long-term are truly useful. Knowing more doesn't compare to mastering and applying a set of methods.

All these lessons are blood and tears earned from stepping on pits in real trading. If you're still confused or repeatedly frustrated now, consider whether your direction is wrong. I don't make pie-in-the-sky promises or guarantee quick riches; I just want to share methods that can help you survive longer in the market. The path is yours to walk, but taking fewer detours is progress in itself.