Want to survive long in this market? Don’t think about soaring to the sky; most people's stories are quick to come and quick to go.

Many traders, after entering the market, are overwhelmed by the thrill of short-term trading and the temptation of high returns, turning trading into gambling. What’s the result? Account explosion and a hasty exit. Those who can survive long-term, the secret is actually simple—never push yourself to the brink.

**First is position management.** Heavy positions seem efficient, but in reality, they are putting all your assets on volatility. When the market reverses, people panic, and subsequent actions are all about rescue rather than judgment, leading to more mistakes. What is the true meaning of position sizing? Being able to stay at the table after mistakes, having a chance to turn things around. That’s the core.

**Second, learn to follow the trend.** Many like to guess the bottom or chase reversals, thinking it’s clever. But when the market direction is not clear, all judgments are just blind guesses. Going with the trend and not fighting the market—that’s wise. Trading against the trend? It only leads to repeated losses.

**The third point, which is easiest to overlook—think through the worst-case scenario before entering.** Most people only calculate how much they can earn when opening a position, but don’t consider how much loss they can bear. Clearly define an acceptable loss range before trading; with a stable mindset, it’s less likely to have major account issues.

**The final trick is to stay put.** The common problem for beginners isn’t not understanding the market, but rushing to participate. The market doesn’t offer opportunities every day. Less trading and patience to wait for the right moment will make it easier to catch the right timing.

Don’t be aggressive or go against the trend; prioritize risk management. Truly surviving traders play this way. Opportunities never lack; what’s missing is patience and discipline.