Rules are more important than intelligence; patience lasts longer than quick profits.

Three months ago, my older brother asked me to drink late at night. His phone screen flickered—his $20,000 account had only $2,800 left, and his hands were trembling. He said if he lost again, he would completely quit the scene.

I didn’t give him any secret tricks; I just shared three of the most straightforward operational insights. As a result, after 90 days, his account grew from $2,800 to $41,000, without ever getting liquidated.

Today, I’m sharing these, maybe not as exciting, but practical experience that can help you survive.

**Detail 1: Profit needs to be "drawn out"—don’t let profits run naked**

His initial problem was simple—he was reluctant to sell after making a profit, always thinking it could go higher. As a result, the market reversed, and his profits evaporated instantly. The first rule I gave him: don’t invest all your profits; take some off the table first.

The operation is very simple. When a single trade profits over 10% of the principal, immediately withdraw 30% to your wallet. For example, if you earn $80, transfer $24 out first, and let the rest continue to grow.

He didn’t pay much attention at first, until he faced a sudden plunge. Using the emergency funds he had withdrawn earlier, he added to his position and realized the importance. Always keep some reserve funds in your account; it’s an insurance against sudden market moves.

**Detail 2: Don’t trade during consolidation, only act on breakouts**

Previously, he traded frequently every day, and the transaction fees ate into a lot of his gains. I told him that most of the time, the market is just grinding, and there aren’t many truly good opportunities to act.

My approach is: when BTC is moving sideways within a 2% range, just stay still. Don’t watch the charts, don’t place orders—wait for a breakout. This not only saves on fees but also keeps your mindset stable. Frequent trading often leads to losses, not profits.

**Detail 3: Set stop-losses properly, don’t let emotions decide**

The last point is the most critical—set your stop-loss before entering a trade, and stick to it strictly. His biggest mistake was wanting to "wait a bit longer" when in floating loss, which only deepened his losses.

Set a reasonable ratio (for example, 5% per trade), and exit decisively when hit. This way, a single loss won’t drag you down.

With three months of compound growth and continuous optimization of these details, the account naturally grew. There’s no secret—just discipline, patience, and proper risk management.