I used 2000U to make 200,000U, but ended up almost losing it all within 48 hours. It wasn't the market that caused the loss, it was my own recklessness.

During that time, my account's floating profit started to become significant, and I did have the fleeting thought of "I can quit my job now." Later, upon review, I realized it wasn't the market's problem but my own mindset and operations that completely lost control.

Now I want to share the 9 ironclad rules I've summarized over the years. If you currently have some spare money in your account, spending a few minutes to read this can really help you preserve a substantial amount of wealth.

**Rule 1: Don't tell anyone your position.**
A casual remark like "I heard making money in crypto is easy" could lead to a call from a relative in the middle of the night, forcing you to transfer "emergency" funds. I've seen this happen too many times; in the end, you’re the one who suffers.

**Rule 2: Never share profit screenshots.**
Many people like to post screenshots in groups to show off, but within seconds, private messages flood in asking if you can help them operate. It’s annoying, but worse, if someone with bad intentions notices, it could become a problem.

**Rule 3: Your Moments are not a showcase.**
Think carefully before posting anything. For example, if you post a picture of a steering wheel, others might start estimating how much you're worth behind your back. This is not an alarmist warning.

**Rule 4: Distance yourself proactively from old circles.**
This isn’t about becoming cold, but about avoiding invitations like "bro, invest in this project." For example, milk tea shops or barbecue stands may sound lucrative, but in reality, they often turn out to be traps.

**Rule 5: Stay away from gambling and drugs—don’t touch either.**
Some say, "Just try a little." Don’t be foolish. Even if the odds are one in ten thousand, you shouldn’t try. Once you do, no matter how much principal you have, it can’t withstand a single impulsive move.

**Rule 6: Don’t mock others for missing out.**
Keyboard warriors are cheap to criticize. But in crypto, being amicable can actually generate wealth. Today, if you mock someone in the comments, you might just face a "dump" retaliation in real life someday.

**Rule 7: Leading others in operations is the easiest way to crash.**
Saying "Let me teach you how to make money" sounds impressive. But when the market dips, the first person to be resented is you. The reason is simple: if others lose money, why should they listen to you?

**Rule 8: Don’t touch things you don’t understand, no matter how high the returns.**
Projects with APYs of hundreds of percent sound like a dream. But they’re just waiting for you to pay the "IQ tax." You’re thinking about profits; the project team is thinking about how to drain your money.

**Rule 9: Be cautious with high-profit industries and startups.**
In a bull market, earning ten times your investment is common, but then opening a brick-and-mortar store might bring you back to square one in a year. This is not a joke; I’ve seen too many cases like this.

Ultimately, no matter how crazy the market gets, it’s only the beginning. True freedom is being able to hold onto every penny earned from the market. These 9 rules are not some profound theories; they are lessons learned from being caught in traps and losing money multiple times in practice.

When the bull market arrives, anyone can make money. But whether you sell your holdings depends on whether you’ve truly practiced these rules. Don’t let wealth slip through your fingers easily.