$ZEC planning to make a full-time living from crypto? Take a look at these hard-learned lessons first

Had a drink with a few friends and talked about this—if you really want to make trading your livelihood, you need real skills. Here are the survival tactics I’ve picked up over the years—sharing for anyone serious about this line of work:

A strong coin drops for 9 consecutive days? That’s the time to make a move. A coin that’s been up for two days? Don’t get greedy, reduce your position and play it safe.

If there’s a violent surge of over 7% in a single day, odds are there’s more momentum the next day—but don’t chase it right away, watch and wait. If a bull coin is at a high? Don’t ever chase it—wait until it takes a breather and stabilizes after a pullback.

If it’s been sideways for three days with no action, watch it for another three. Still dead silent? Switch coins decisively—can’t afford the time cost. If today’s profit doesn’t cover yesterday’s cost line? Exit immediately, don’t make things hard on yourself.

There’s a saying about the gainers list—“three means five, five means seven.” If it’s up for two consecutive days, you can buy the dip, but by the fifth day it’s about time to consider taking profit.

Volume and price action together are key! A breakout with high volume at a low price is worth focusing on heavily. High volume at a high price with stagnant gains? Get out quickly, don’t wait to get trapped.

I only trade in uptrends:
3-day MA upward—do short-term swings
30-day MA upward—hold mid-term
80-day MA upward—catch the main surge
120-day MA upward—build long-term positions

If you want to turn a small amount into a big one, it’s never about luck. It’s about having the right method, staying calm, and enforcing strict discipline. Only those who can wait for opportunities can seize them.

My own approach is simple: if the pattern isn’t clear, I don’t open a position. Act only when things are clear. Doing this got me to 8 figures in a year, and after five years my win rate has stayed above 90%. Sounds basic, but it works.