After years of messing around in the crypto world, I almost wiped out my entire savings a few years ago—my account shrank from its peak to less than 30%. I still remember clearly the feeling of sleepless nights.

After experiencing enough losses, I finally figured out a set of strategies to avoid pitfalls. I can't say they guarantee profits, but they can definitely help you steer clear of most deadly mistakes.

Observe the retail investors around you; almost all of them are caught in the same vicious cycle: when the market drops, they stare fixedly, hoping for a rebound to break even; when it rises, they rush to sell everything, fearing profits will vanish instantly. And what’s the result? Usually, they operate in the opposite direction.

The correct approach should be the opposite. When the market is rising, be patient and hold your positions; if it breaks below a key support level, cut your losses immediately. "Let profitable trades run longer, and cut losing trades quickly"—this trick can help you avoid 80% of market traps.

Volume is the true heartbeat of the market. A shrinking volume during a rally often indicates room for further upward movement, while a decline below support with decreasing volume usually signals that someone is quietly positioning.

Don’t hold too many positions; two or three truly high-quality assets are enough. The more dispersed your funds, the easier your mindset will become chaotic; short-term sharp drops are often followed by rebounds, especially when there's a sudden surge at the end of the trading session—most likely a trap for the next day.

The market has its own rhythm. Instead of struggling to predict the direction, it’s better to follow the main trend. Focus on short-term moving averages for short-term trades, and hold onto medium-term moving averages for mid-term strategies. If it breaks below, don’t force it.

Popular coins like ETH, as long as trading remains active and popularity persists, tend to rebound after falling. The real opportunities worth participating in are those with high odds and a good chance of winning.

Another key point: after making a big profit, always leave some cash on the sidelines to rest. The market is best at harvesting inflated mindsets; don’t fight hard during losses—wait until the market atmosphere truly turns bullish before re-entering.

Ultimately, trading crypto is a test of patience—sticking to discipline, waiting for opportunities, and resisting temptations.

Market movements will never be absent; the real challenge is controlling your greed and fear. Over these years, I’ve truly realized that the biggest enemies in crypto trading are never the market itself, but human greed and fear.