Here’s a summary of the lessons I’ve learned from trading over the years—Newbie’s guide to avoiding losses: 1. After 2022, focus more on stocks, less on crypto 2. Only go long when trading stocks 3. Avoid any leverage when trading stocks, including leveraged ETFs. Leverage amplifies losses, not gains 4. After making big profits on a stock, sell it, don’t try to catch the bottom again. Remove it from your watchlist and never re-enter 5. Whatever you earned from volatility, buy the dip in that. If you earned from low-volatility growth, stick to low-volatility stocks—don’t chase high-volatility ones.