The Law of Survival in Crypto: "Not Dead Yet, Already a Winner," How I Went from a Few Hundred U to Tens of Thousands U

In the crypto market, when prices rise, everyone thinks they are a genius. But only when the market crashes hard do people realize that most are just “paying tuition.” I have witnessed many accounts wiped out after a single volatility, sometimes leaving no chance to sit back and see where they went wrong. Crypto is not short of celebrities for a moment, but extremely lacking in those who survive long enough. My personal experience shows: what helped me go from a few hundred U to tens of thousands U is not predicting the peaks and troughs, but a very ordinary principle: 👉 Prioritize not dying, then think about making money.

1. The Nature of Contracts: Amplifying Profits or Self-Destruction Derivatives are like a sharp knife. When used correctly, they cut profits quickly; when used incorrectly, they cut your hand in seconds. The problem is most people entering contracts only see the profits, without understanding the risk structure. Many have never studied capital management, don’t understand probability, but jump straight into high leverage. The result is often not “life-changing,” but quietly burning their accounts. My strategy is extremely radical, but effective: Small capital → divide even smallerFor example, 300U → split into 10 parts, each order no more than 30UThen cut immediately, never hold losses, never average downLosing three consecutive trades → take at least 1 day off from trading The goal is not to win quickly, but to prevent emotions from dragging me into the deep hole.
2. Only Trade When the Odds Are Clearly Favorable Crypto always offers opportunities, but it’s also full of traps. I don’t idolize indicators, nor do I believe in “holy technical charts.” What I care about is market context and winning probability. I focus only on two types of setups: First: Breaking a clear trend For example, Bitcoin breaks a major resistance with high volume, then retraces to test without breaking down → this is an easy-to-understand trade, easy to manage risk. Second: Extreme panic When the market is on fire, bad news is everywhere, and pessimism peaks → I gradually allocate capital to buy spot or place small orders to test long positions. Apart from these two cases, I accept staying out. Trading when the market trend is unclear is not diligence, but slow self-destruction.
3. Only When You Withdraw Money Does Profit Belong to You A classic mistake of beginners is loving the account balance. But in reality, unrealized gains are not truly yours until you withdraw. My personal rule: Whenever the account increases by about 20% → withdraw at least 50% of the profitFor example, 300U profit of 60U → immediately withdraw 30U to a separate wallet This helps me always have “backup ammunition.” Even if I face a losing streak or a heavy loss on a trade, I still have capital to bounce back. Regarding risk management: Each trade must not cause the account to lose more than 2%Even if the setup is “as certain as the sun,” → never go all-in
4. Not Entering a Trade Is Also a Trading Decision Many people lose not because of poor analysis, but because they can’t sit still. The market moves sideways, up and down, but the hands are always itchy, resulting in: Small continuous lossesTransaction fees eroding the accountPsychological state worsening, leading to bigger mistakes I have a simple habit: 👉 No clear opportunity → close the app, do something else In crypto, sometimes not trading is the highest profit decision. The skilled trader is not someone who always trades, but someone who knows when to… stay still.
5. The Rule Must Be Imprinted in Your DNA, Not Flexible with Yourself The most valuable thing in crypto is not a 100x trade, but discipline that helps you survive through many cycles. My three unbreakable principles: Cut losses decisively: If wrong, admit it, no hope, no prayingKeep profits: When a trend is established, use trailing stop to lock in gainsControl emotions: Consecutive losses → mandatory break, avoid revenge trading Everyone understands these, but most cannot do them. And that’s why 90% lose money. Conclusion Crypto is not a casino, but a place where perception turns into real money. If you’re stuck in a cycle of “earn → lose everything,” the problem is probably not the market, but your way of playing. Start with a simpler mindset: Use small capital to learnPrioritize survival, profits will come laterSurvive the bear market, and opportunities in the bull market will find you Don’t forget: getting rich quickly requires luck, but playing long-term requires rules. Learning and discipline are your greatest assets in the crypto market.