I entered the crypto world at 24, and it’s been 11 years now. From being taught lessons by the market at the beginning to reaching eight-figure assets later, I’ve only had one core insight along the way: this circle isn’t about who makes money the fastest, but who can survive the longest.

Many traditional businesspeople say the crypto circle is虚, but honestly, what I rely on are a set of strict rules and anti-human discipline operations. These 8 bottom lines are still the key to my survival today—

**BTC will always be the main character, other coins are supporting roles**
I’ve seen too many people enchanted by the myth of sudden wealth from altcoins, but the reality is harsh: a slight fluctuation in BTC can cause the entire altcoin market to catch a cold. Even if ETH can sometimes hold strong for a couple of days, 99% of altcoins are still under BTC’s control. My approach is, as long as the trend of BTC isn’t clear, I prefer to stay on the sidelines rather than gamble on the independent movements of altcoins.

**The seesaw relationship between USDT and BTC is actually the most accurate weather vane**
If USDT suddenly spikes (for example, the price against RMB jumps above 7.5), it often indicates that big players are panic-selling and reallocating their positions. The probability of BTC dropping significantly increases. Conversely, when BTC surges sharply while USDT price drops, it’s a clear signal of phased exit. Don’t just look at the price movements; the real secret lies in where the funds are flowing.

**From 0:00 to 1:00 AM, placing orders is more profitable than watching the market**
This time period is most prone to flash crashes—either leverage is directly exploded or targeted stop-losses are triggered. I’ve long developed the habit of setting orders before bed: automatically buy when BTC drops 3%, or automatically sell when it rises 5%. Often, I wake up the next day to find the trades have already been executed automatically. Not only does this save effort, but it also completely avoids emotional trading.

**During the opening hours from 6:00 to 8:00 AM, the market’s rhythm for the day is often decided**