People often ask me: the market jumps up and down, how come I never seem to panic?

Honestly, it's not that I have a great mindset, but I’ve long moved past relying on intuition to trade cryptocurrencies.
Over the years, I’ve seen too many people who are experts in technical analysis, who know the indicators inside out, but in the end, they often lose the most money. Why? Because they try too hard to catch every market move, to precisely predict each fluctuation.
Actually, those who make money in the market are the ones willing to admit they don’t understand everything.
If you don’t understand, stay out of the market and observe; if you do understand, then act decisively. I rarely trade more than a few times a year, but my returns outpace most people.
When I started with $8,000, I didn’t fall into any traps: chasing rallies, going all-in, holding on stubbornly, or refusing to give up—all of that I’ve done.
Only later did I truly realize: in this market, surviving long is a thousand times more important than making quick profits.
So now, I’ve set three strict rules for myself:
First, never go all-in. Keep some reserve; only add to positions when the market dips.
Second, never hold onto losing trades. Strictly stick to stop-losses, exit on time, no hesitation, no fighting the trend.
Third, don’t be greedy for the last penny. Take profits when they’re due; what remains in the market is always risky.
It’s easy to understand these principles, but actually implementing them is very difficult.
But as long as you persist, you’ll notice a wonderful change:
You’re no longer led by the market’s whims; you develop your own rhythm. With a steady mindset, profits will naturally follow.