Many people enter the crypto space and can't sit still whenever market fluctuations occur, eager to "make a move" immediately. So what happens? After a series of operations, they either get liquidated or suffer huge losses. Actually, I've fallen into this trap too, paying a lot of tuition with real money before understanding the way.

Trading, in essence, is a contest between execution and mindset. Those who make money often don't rely on complicated methods; instead, they consistently do simple things well. Today, I want to share a few core principles:

**First, choose coins based only on the top gainers list**

Coins that have already risen have active market participation and ongoing opportunities. Coins that haven't moved for a long time are a waste of effort to watch repeatedly; clear trend signals will naturally emerge from obvious targets.

**Second, monthly MACD determines entry and exit**

Don't obsess over daily K-line charts—that's the easiest way to get caught. I only look at the monthly MACD for a golden cross signal—when a golden cross appears, I enter the market; if there's no signal, I stay in cash and wait. Oversold rebounds may look tempting, but they are often traps—gambling on them is a losing game. True opportunities are hidden in confirmed long-term trends.

**Third, 50-day moving average signals, 70-day moving average is the critical line**

Check the 50-day moving average daily. When the price retraces near the 70-day moving average with significantly increased volume, it's a good time to add positions. After entering, don't be greedy—take profits when it rises, and if it breaks below the 70-day moving average, exit immediately. This is a principle to follow for every trade—never fight the market head-on, and never gamble with your principal.

**Fourth, take profits in stages**

Take profit at 35%, then cut half of your position; at 55%, reduce half again. Opportunities abound in this market, but preserving existing profits is the top priority. The idea of eating everything in one bite is a direct path to losing money.

$XRP $ZEC The trend characteristics of such coins follow this logic. In the crypto world, the simpler the method, the easier it is to stick with. Those who can survive long-term in this market are always traders who can control their emotions and strictly follow discipline.