I remember when I first entered the crypto world, all I could see were those stories of getting rich overnight. The crash on 312 made me feel the cruelty of the market for the first time— the numbers on the screen jumped faster than my heartbeat, and the tragedy on 519 and the LUNA collapse caused countless 'myths' to vanish overnight. My biggest realization over the years is this: in this market, you must first learn to 'breathe' to survive until the day you truly make money.
01 Three major lessons, survival rules earned with real money
Full positions are a grave, diversified positions are oxygen
During a crash three years ago, my account was down to only 4000U. At that time, I didn't follow the crowd shouting 'All in for financial freedom next month,' but instead divided my funds into five parts. I set strict rules for each trade: add to my position if it pulled back 3%, take half the profit if I made 5%, and never risk more than 3% of the total funds in a single trade.
Three weeks later, the account miraculously returned to 80000U. I deeply realized: when others are greedy, I am cautious; when others cut losses, I add to positions. This counterintuitive approach is the key to survival.
Don’t guess tops and bottoms, just follow the probabilities.
The easiest mistake for beginners is always wanting to 'buy low and sell high'. I now only engage in one type of trade: a win rate ≥60%, with potential profits covering twice the losses. If market signals have not appeared, I stay in cash and wait; once they do, I execute mechanically.
Missing out on one surge is fine; the market always has opportunities, but your capital might only have one chance.
A stable mindset leads to stable positions.
Last week, a reader contacted me in the early morning, with a screenshot showing only 2000U left, asking if they could turn things around. I told them to forget past profits and losses and proposed a 1000U trial plan: risking 2% per trade, a maximum of 2 trades per day, and withdrawing the principal after making 10%.
Seven days later, he sent a screenshot of 7200U: 'It turns out that not being greedy can really make money.'
02 Survival Manual: Three life-saving tips for beginners.
Position management is the foundation of survival.
Never go all in: the market is never short of opportunities, but it's short on capital.
Build positions in batches: divide funds into several parts and use them like a sniper calculating bullets.
Withdraw from the profits: after making money, take back a portion and let the profits continue to run.
A trading plan is your navigation.
Trading without a plan is like driving with your eyes closed. For every trade, I clearly write down: entry conditions, stop-loss position, and target price. During market fluctuations, the plan serves as a calming pill to avoid emotional decisions.
Learning to stay in cash is the highest realm.
The cryptocurrency market operates 24/7, but it's not necessary to trade all the time. Most of the time should be spent waiting, only taking action at moments of highest confidence. Frequent trading fees and slippage costs can quietly eat away at your capital.
03 Snail Strategy: the wisdom that slow is fast.
I call my method the 'Snail Strategy'—not pursuing mythical hundredfold returns, but seeking steady accumulation.
The specific approach is simple: invest only 3% of total capital as risk exposure per trade, and withdraw half of the profits once earnings exceed 5%. It may seem slow, but after three months, it outperformed 90% of leveraged gamblers.
They bet on a sprint, while I choose to run a marathon steadily. Only at the finish line can the results be seen.
Last night, someone asked me if I had discovered any 'wealth code'. I smiled and said the only code is: reduce trading frequency and increase certainty. Profits are not chased; they are waited for.
Look at those seasoned traders who have survived three market cycles; which one isn't timid as a mouse? I still maintain a light position habit, which seems to progress slowly but allows me to stay at the table. Meanwhile, those once-glorious 'experts' are long gone.
The real wisdom in cryptocurrency isn't about seizing opportunities, but letting go of ambiguous market conditions. #巨鲸动向 $ETH
