Survival Rules in Crypto: Why "Slow and Steady" Helps You Make Money in the Long Run?

The crypto market has never lacked smart people. What is truly rare are those who have enough patience to survive long enough. You’ve probably experienced this feeling: group chats constantly bragging about “coin x100,” itchy fingers wanting to enter trades immediately. Just after cutting losses, the price reverses, and all you can do is watch the screen with regret. Trust me, this is a common experience for almost everyone who has stepped into this market. There was a time when I lost more than 70% of my account. Lying in bed at night, I kept the chart open, my heart pounding whenever the price moved sharply. But it was also after those painful moments that I realized: crypto doesn’t reward the fastest, but the most persistent. 👉 Here is a “redo” of the vital lessons—no fluff, no promises of quick riches, just focusing on what helps you survive and earn steadily.

1. The Trap of Overthinking In the early years, I thought I was very “skilled”: Researching indicatorsFollowing KOLsStaying up late watching the wavesConstantly entering and exiting trades The result? The first three years, I learned almost only one thing: losing money faster than others. Ironically, a friend of mine—who didn’t know what MACD was, didn’t follow crypto Twitter—just bought and held large coins for a long time, and his assets multiplied many times. That’s when I understood: Crypto is a market that punishes over-smartness. You see KOLs bragging about winning trades? But you don’t see: Sub-accounts getting wiped outWrong trades never mentionedThey entered much earlier than you Most retail investors are “harvested” following the same pattern: Good news appears → price surges → hits the top → new FOMO capital flows in → early investors take profits → latecomers bear the risk.
2. “Slow” but Effective Methods
3. Only Buy Large Coins When the Market Has Shaken Out All Confidence I don’t chase new coins with strong pumps. What I care about are large projects that have survived the bear market but are now being sold off due to panic. Most importantly: never go all-in. I usually split my capital into multiple parts to buy gradually. If the price keeps falling, I still have ammunition. If I’m wrong, my account still survives. 👉 The goal isn’t to catch the bottom, but to avoid dying before the market recovers.
4. Follow Clearly Defined Trends Many people misunderstand the phrase “Trend is Your Friend.” They think it means predicting the top—buying the dip. My opposite approach: Don’t buy during sharp declinesOnly participate once an uptrend has been established Maybe I don’t buy at the lowest price, but in return: Less stuck in tradesLess stressEasier to hold longer positions Missing out on an opportunity is never as dangerous as losing capital.
5. Lock in Profits When in Profit This is the hardest rule, but also the one that has saved me most often. My approach: When assets double → withdraw the principalRemaining funds to follow the marketEvery strong rally → take a small profit I don’t need to sell at the peak. I just need: Real money in my accountAvoid turning gains into losses
6. Why Are “Simple” Methods Effective? Crypto is essentially a zero-sum game. The long-term winners are always a minority. When most: Trade excessivelyLet emotions dominateAlways want quick wealth Then the: PatientDisciplineLimited but selective actions become the survivors. Statistics show that those holding Bitcoin for over 3 years have an extremely high probability of profit. They’re not good at predicting the market—they’re good at enduring volatility.
7. A True Story: From Heavy Losses to Stability I once mentored a friend who had previously lost hundreds of millions due to continuous trading. I only asked him three things: Mostly hold BTC and ETHCheck prices at most twice a dayBefore entering a trade, clearly write down the reason After a few months, he not only recovered his capital but also started making consistent profits. The secret isn’t about “good trades,” but about reducing mistakes.
8. Build Your Personal Survival Strategy To go long in crypto, you need more than just a buy-sell strategy.
9. Emotional Management When you’re overly excited, risks are usually very close.
10. Only Make Money Within Your Knowledge Zone Don’t envy others’ profits. Money outside your logic often comes with uncontrollable risks.
11. Always Keep Records and Summarize A trading journal helps you realize: are you losing because of the market, or because of yourself?
12. Learn but Stay Skeptical If you don’t understand something well, don’t invest in it—even if others boast about their profits. Final Words Crypto can change your life, but not through shortcuts. This market always rewards: Slow moversDisciplinarians Those tough enough not to give up Next time you see someone bragging about profits, ask yourself: 👉 Will they still be here in 1 year? 👉 What about in 3 years? True freedom isn’t about getting rich overnight, but having enough time, options, and not being controlled by money. Wishing you enough clarity to survive, and enough patience to win.