I entered the crypto world with 3000U, relying on no insider information and never chasing so-called magic orders. Just based on the "daily chart death cross plus the 20-day moving average" method, I turned my account into 280,000U over three years. Behind this report card are the lessons from three times of getting liquidated. Today, I am sharing this life-saving strategy; whether profits can be preserved all depends on execution.

**Level One: Wait for the Signal**

Having itchy hands is the biggest enemy of shorting. My principle is simple - the first appearance of a death cross below the zero axis is the real ticket for shorts. No matter what "good news hits" or "big players bottom fishing" messages come in, I block them all out. If the signal hasn't arrived, I'd rather hold a cash position and binge-watch dramas than risk my principal on uncertain market conditions.

**Level Two: The 20-day moving average is the line of life and death**

When the price is below the 20-day moving average, holding short positions is very stable; but as long as it closes above the moving average, you must close the position within 5 minutes of the next day's opening, without making excuses. There are plenty of opportunities in the crypto world, but what is lacking is the capital to survive until the next opportunity. Missing out is always better than getting liquidated.

**Level Three: Volume and Price Take Profit**

Break below the 20-day moving average with increased volume? Go all in and short decisively. After each drop of 40%, reduce your position by 1/3, and if it drops by 80%, reduce another 1/3. Keep a close eye on the moving average for the remaining position — as long as it closes back above, immediately liquidate. Even if you encounter a V-shaped reversal, you can lock in 60% profit without enduring the roller coaster of emotions.

**Level Four: Closing Stop Loss**

Many people fall for the words "just wait a bit longer." My iron rule: if the closing price returns above the 20-day moving average, regardless of profit or loss, directly close the short position at market price during the next day's collective auction. A moment of hesitation may wipe out three days of profits. Discipline may seem rigid, but it can save your life.

Recently, ETH dropped from 3600 to 2100, and I operated like this: entered at death cross at 3000 → reduced position by 1/3 at 2600 → reduced another 1/3 at 2200 → cleared out at 2100. The account directly surged by 148%. Not flashy, but guaranteed profit.

Small funds are most afraid of frequent operations; in this method, making a move twice in a month is considered high frequency. Turn trading into an assembly line, and emotions won't have a chance to act up.