The biggest lie in the crypto world is "getting rich overnight." Those who truly survive never think this way.



I have seen too many beginners lose all their capital, and also many veterans turn the tide against the trend. What's the difference? It all comes down to these survival rules.

**Take profits and cut losses, it's your lifeline in the crypto world**

The market won't rise unilaterally to the sky, nor will it crash through the Earth's core. Greed will kill you; daring to cut your losses is the way to survive. Traders who can cut losses at the most dangerous moments eventually enjoy the big market moves. This isn't a technical issue; it's a matter of life and death.

**Opening a position is never about luck**

Low-leverage trades still have a chance to breathe. Once you play with high leverage, your capital becomes just a tool to pay fees to the exchange. Every trade must have logic, data support, and a clear win rate expectation. Randomly placing orders, especially at high speed, will send your money out before you even realize it.

**If you don't understand the market, stay in cash**

Holding no position isn't cowardice; it's a self-protection instinct of top traders. Missing out doesn't hurt—what really hurts is losing money in your account. The hallmark of top traders is: only act when the win rate is high enough, and take more opportunities without chasing every single one.

**Small funds rolling into bigger ones require stability**

Using $100 to achieve 10x returns, one click is like breakfast money. But the key isn't how much you earn in one go; it's whether you can consistently hit 60%-70% success rates. That reckless, heart-pounding trading style is essentially gambling with your life. The real approach should be: small positions, multiple trades, steady profits.

**All-in is the crypto world's suicide button**

Market conditions can change face at any time, and human nature can collapse in an instant. Only by trading lightly and slowly can you ensure you stay in the game forever. Top traders never compete to see who is faster; they compete on who survives longer.

**Mindset always outweighs technique**

A calm mind + daring to execute + discipline—these three together can support a gradually rising capital curve. Those who dare to cut losses and sell at a loss are the ones who deserve to be in the real profit-making league.

Final words: **Preserve capital → Steady growth → Doubling**

Protect your principal, and the market will continuously present opportunities. Fail to protect it, and you won't get any. Staying alive itself is already the greatest victory.
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AlphaBrainvip
· 19h ago
Well said, the part about going all-in really hit me; I understand after losing once.
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DaoTherapyvip
· 19h ago
Exactly right, those who went all-in are now in the ICU
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RamenDeFiSurvivorvip
· 19h ago
That's right, but 99% of people won't be able to change their greedy habits even after hearing this.
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PonziWhisperervip
· 20h ago
That's so true. Everyone around me who is still here plays like this; those who went all-in are long gone.
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