The summary of my experiences over the years in one sentence: Those who defy human nature live, those who conform to human nature die.

Three years ago, I watched my account shrink from 20,000 yuan to 600 in three months. That night, I was paralyzed in my chair, trembling violently, with only one thought in my mind: "This market is just here to take down those who refuse to submit."

Now, my account has grown from 600 to 150,000. It’s not luck; I’ve simply learned a few lessons from the market. These lessons are written in blood.

**01 The market loves to punish intuitive traders**

In my early days, I was a typical "feeling-based" trader. I would scroll through social media, join groups, and buy whichever coin was surging. Guess the result? Buying at the top and selling at the bottom—that was my daily routine.

Later, I realized that 90% of my losses weren’t due to bad luck but because of counter-trend trading. The market is like an ocean; seasoned traders follow the current, never fighting against the waves. I switched to trend trading, waiting for clear signals before acting. This change tripled my win rate.

**02 The smartest move during consolidation is to stay out of the market**

The crypto market is full of noise. News is everywhere. Beginners are afraid of missing opportunities and rush in blindly. But anyone with experience knows that when candlesticks jump back and forth and indicators are chaotic, staying out can prevent tenfold losses.

I learned this lesson in 2019. During that chaotic week, I jumped into three different assets in three days, thinking "if the east isn’t bright, then the west must be." As a result, I lost 40% in a week. If I hadn’t figured it out later, I’d still be stuck in the trap of chasing trends.

Now, I have a strict rule: during consolidation, I never open new positions, no matter how tempting the opportunity. Staying out isn’t passive; it’s taking control of my own fate.