Having navigated the crypto space for eight years, I’ve realized that making money and lasting long doesn’t rely on talent or luck at all—it's about strictly following those seemingly simple rules.

After hitting rock bottom a few times, I finally understood—those complicated theories and fancy strategies are actually the main sources of losses. Today, I want to share what I’ve summarized over the years—four key points. They’re not technically sophisticated, but they can definitely help you stay more stable in the market.

**First Key Point: Only Follow N-Pattern**

Forget about flags, triangles, and other formations. Just look for one pattern: strong rally → volume contraction and correction → breakout again with increased volume past previous high. That’s all I rely on. Confirm the pattern, enter immediately; if it fails, exit right away. No leverage, no averaging down, no excuses.

**Second Key Point: Two Iron Rules**

Stop-loss at -2%, take-profit at +10%. Don’t bother with complicated indicators—just these two numbers. Theoretically, with a 33% win rate, you can achieve positive returns. Most people can’t do it, not because they don’t understand, but because they keep thinking “this time is different,” always believing they can avoid that 2% risk. And what happens? They often get caught.

**Third Key Point: Only Watch the 20-Day Moving Average**

Just hang a line on the chart, make it a bit lighter in color. Every morning, spend 5 minutes glancing at the 4-hour chart to see if there’s an N-pattern forming. If yes, set your stop-loss order and walk away. If not, just close the trading app directly. The more you stare at the market, the more your rationality drains away, and luck diminishes too.

**Fourth Key Point: When You Make Money—Withdraw**

Made 10,000, transfer the principal out first; made 100,000, move half into stable assets. The money left in your account must be the kind that won’t affect your life even if it’s lost. Numbers on the screen aren’t real money—only what’s in your wallet counts.

Sound stupid? Maybe. But in the crypto world, those who last the longest are often not the smartest, but the most disciplined. You don’t need to catch every wave; just focus on those few opportunities you truly understand, and execute correctly.

Market opportunities are endless; what matters is that your pocket still has bullets to jump back in.