With a simple yet hardcore approach, I made 1.8 million in the crypto market. There are no mysterious tricks; frankly, it's about mastering the basics to the extreme. Today, I want to organize the lessons learned from years of losses, hoping to help newcomers avoid detours.

First, let's talk about the logic of identifying opportunities. During a market crash, if the coins you hold only drop slightly, it indicates that major players are supporting the market. Don't panic at such times; hold steady, and surprises will come eventually. Conversely, when a coin drops more than 50% from its all-time high and continues to decline for 8 days, it has basically entered an oversold stage. This is a good opportunity to add small positions.

The key is execution. How to do short-term trading? Watch the 5-day moving average. As long as the price stays above it, hold confidently; once it breaks below, sell immediately. The mid-term approach is the same, just replace the cycle with the 20-day moving average. It sounds simple, but very few can truly execute it diligently. My experience is: if there's no volatility within three days after buying short-term, sell; cut losses unconditionally at 5%, and don't gamble on luck.

The real money-making opportunity is during the main upward wave. When the main upward wave forms but hasn't yet expanded significantly, that's the moment to buy decisively. Afterwards, continue holding during volume surges; during volume declines that don't break the trend line, also hold. Only when volume drops sharply and breaks the trend line should you reduce your position.

Having a sense of the leading coins is essential. In the crypto market, only recognize the leading coins—they rise fiercely and fall resiliently. Don't shy away from buying expensive coins; the key is to buy high and sell higher. Don't touch weak coins even if they're cheap; that's how time gets wasted. Also remember, following the trend is king. The buying price isn't better the lower it is; the right price matters. During a downtrend, decisively abandon coins that can't keep up.

The easiest point to mess up after making money is in review. Don't get cocky; ask yourself whether it's luck or skill. Building your own trading system is the foundation of stable profits. Holding cash is also a strategy; it's not a waste of time. Preserving capital always takes precedence over making profits. Trading ultimately depends on success rate, not trading frequency.

One final piece of advice: if you're not confident, don't force trades. Blind buying and selling are worse than holding cash and waiting for real opportunities. Opportunities in the crypto market are always there; there's no need to rush.