In the crypto world, what truly causes people to get liquidated is not the market itself, but that uncontrollable self.

Last year at this time, I was still a typical gambler-type player—fixated on the one-minute chart, frantically opening positions, executing thirty or forty trades a day. Not setting stop losses? That was the norm. When in a loss, I would mindlessly double down to average down the cost, and as a result, when the market turned around, I got completely liquidated. The most ridiculous part was that the total fees alone were enough to cover a down payment for a small motorcycle, while my account balance kept plummeting. During that time, I felt completely numb.

Later, I forced myself to review and finally saw the truth: technical analysis is not the problem; the problem lies in completely losing control of emotional management. Most people in this market have a common ailment - it’s not that they are afraid of losing money, but rather afraid of doing nothing. When they see someone in the group sharing profits, they get itchy hands; when their own account is in the green, they feel anxious; and when the K-line moves a little, they can’t help but click on the trading interface. In the end, it’s not the market that gets harvested, but their own impulses.

In pain and reflection, I have set three iron rules for myself:

**Rule 1: Quit frequent trading, only make high-confidence trades**
I used to be obsessed with short-term trading, but now I only look at the four-hour and daily levels. I make no more than three trades a week, and I'd rather stay in cash and drink tea until I understand the trend. If my hands don’t move, I can keep my money.

**Second Article: Earn when you can, run when you need to**
The initial position should always be controlled within 10% of the total funds. Only consider increasing the position when profitable, and immediately cut losses when in the red. Once the floating profit reaches 20%, take half off the table and hold the rest with the trend, without fantasizing or stubbornly holding on. The words 'take profit and cut losses' are not just slogans, they are a lifesaver.

**Article 3: Discipline Over Everything Else**
If the status is bad, just close the App. After two consecutive stop losses, take a forced break. Reviewing daily is not for showing off skills, but to force oneself to face reality: was this profit really based on strength or luck?

In the end, the crypto market has never been short of opportunities; what it lacks are those who can resist temptation and hold their positions. When your account is bleeding, don’t rush to find the next trade to recover; first ask yourself: Am I trading rationally now, or gambling with my life?

Stay calm, the market will eventually provide feedback. Don't always think about getting rich overnight; first, learn to survive in this game. If you can do this, you have already left 90% of the players behind.

In this highly volatile battlefield, the most powerful weapon is not precise predictions, but the discipline that can be strictly enforced. When you control your hands, you also control the fate of your funds.