These years of navigating the market, the deepest realization is actually very simple: as long as you're alive, there's hope.

I've seen too many people get rich overnight, and even more who get wiped out in an instant. Over five years, from a novice stumbling along to now consistently making profits, the real secret boils down to two words—discipline. It’s not some advanced technique; it’s about mastering position rolling to the extreme and calculating every bit of risk clearly.

**Preserving Capital is the First Step**

When I first started trading cryptocurrencies, I was just like all beginners—reckless. Whenever the market moved, I couldn’t sit still, eager to put all my assets in. Back then, I didn’t understand what risk really was; I thought missing out on a move was missing out on a billion. But what happened? A small pullback knocked me out, and I lost my principal.

Later, I realized that the core of position rolling isn’t about rolling profits, but about rolling capital. For every trade, I limit myself to within 7% of total funds, and even the best opportunities don’t break this rule. Some say this is too conservative, but it’s this restraint that has helped me survive countless black swan events.

Another key detail—only add positions when there are unrealized profits. If the account is still in loss, it means the market hasn’t validated my judgment yet. Why keep throwing money in? It’s not greed; it’s about making every dollar meaningful.

The most ruthless rule is a 1% stop-loss bottom line. It might sound tight, but this is my survival philosophy: risking small losses to bet on big opportunities. If I judge wrong? I accept the loss and walk away. This way, I can maintain strength and wait for the next real opportunity.

**Follow the Market, Not Emotions**

Stop-loss and take-profit don’t have fixed formulas; the key is to stay close to the actual rhythm of the market. I use EMA short-term and mid-term lines to judge direction, rather than sticking to a certain percentage. Whatever the market does, I follow. As long as the trend persists, let profits run; once the trend breaks, I immediately exit.

Many people lose money because they follow emotions—greedy when prices rise, panicked when they fall. In fact, trading is a psychological battle: set the rules and execute mechanically. Emotions are the most valuable thing to avoid in this market.