These years in the crypto world have taught me one main lesson—there is no such thing as absolute "stability" in the crypto space, only relative "controllability."

In 2018, I started with $5,000 and once reached $180,000, but I also experienced three contract liquidations. That feeling almost made me smash my phone. At my most desperate, depression even found its way to me. It wasn't until I met a trader friend who returned from Wall Street that I learned about hedging, arbitrage, and emotional trading strategies, which finally helped me control the risks. Now, my average monthly return is stable at 15-20%. Although not a get-rich-quick speed, it’s solid enough for me.

Let me share the four most effective trading steps I’ve been using over the past two years, from selecting coins, building positions, allocating funds, to reducing positions—each step is crucial. I continue to follow this logic, and its stability is quite good.

**Step 1: Lock in trending coins**

I filter for coins that have shown gains in the past 11 days, but with a caveat—any coin that has fallen for three or more consecutive days, I pass on immediately. Why? Because such coins are usually early profit-taking, and the motivation for new buyers to step in is weak. I also pay attention to top coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum, but the focus is on those with marginal changes.

**Step 2: Find MACD golden cross on the monthly chart**

I pull the coin onto the monthly chart and look at just one indicator—MACD. When it shows a golden cross, it indicates a shift in buying and selling momentum at the monthly level, suggesting a brewing long-term trend. I don’t get distracted by intraday volatility; the monthly MACD golden cross is an important signal for me.

**Step 3: Watch the 60-day moving average on the daily chart**

After confirming the monthly trend, I look at the daily chart. On this level, I focus on just one line—the 60-day moving average. The logic is simple: when the price retraces near this line with increased volume candlesticks, it’s my entry point. Volume is key—it shows market participation is rising, not just a ghostly pump.

**Step 4: Strictly execute stop-loss and take-profit**

Once in the trade, I treat the 60-day moving average as a red line. As long as the price stays above it, I hold my position. If it breaks below, I sell without hesitation. This discipline is my deepest insight after three liquidation experiences—markets won’t listen to your stories; they follow the rules.

Looking back, my transition from a complete gambler mentality to a relatively rational trading system in the crypto space involved many detours. But the core change is: stop gambling on directions, start managing risks. Achieving a steady 15-20% monthly return is more reassuring than the initial dream of earning over ten thousand per month.

Opportunities in the crypto space are plentiful, but so are the traps. I hope this set of strategies can inspire everyone.