Trading over the years, my deepest realization is that—the market is constantly teaching you what risk really means.

After more than five years in the industry, I’ve seen the chosen ones get rich overnight, and I’ve also seen the most astute individuals lose everything after a single misjudgment. Sometimes you ask yourself, what exactly keeps you alive? The answer is simple: those seemingly insignificant trading rules.

Today, I want to share a few points that may not have professional terminology, but are all learned through real money.

**Why Enter During Sideways Markets**

I’ve heard a saying: "Buy sideways, buy dips, don’t buy vertical." I increasingly agree with this. In coins that trade sideways for a long time, it’s usually the sell orders that are being consumed, and the bottom positions are accumulating chips. Building positions gradually during this time often allows you to catch a good rebound.

Conversely, coins that suddenly surge vertically, I tend to stay alert. After a rapid rise, a pullback is inevitable—that’s the market’s temperament. When the price skyrockets like a rocket, you need to watch the screen closely and be ready to exit at any moment. Chasing that last bit of profit often marks the beginning of losses.

**Bull Markets Are Actually a Slow Climb**

The real trend isn’t a frantic sprint but a steady, small increase every day. Do you see those continuous large surges? They often mean the peak is not far off.

The pattern I’ve discovered is: small gains can be taken, big gains should be exited. A stable upward trend indicates funds are flowing in orderly, while frantic surges are often the main players setting the stage to dump.

**Pullbacks After a Surge Are Opportunities to Enter**

When the price hits a high, a pullback is inevitable—that’s the market giving you a second chance. But the problem is, you have to wait for the correction to be deep enough before making large purchases. Shallow pullbacks are often just shakeouts; genuine corrections are the real opportunities.

The biggest mistake in trading is impatience. Stay calm when you should, act when you need to, and leave the rest to time.