The Survival Path in Crypto: Three Principles Paid with Blood and Tears

Crypto is not a place for the impatient. It is a battleground where greed is punished, emotions are hunted, and discipline is the only thing that helps you survive. Three months ago, a friend came to me with only 800 USDT remaining. He had gone through multiple account burnouts, his spirit nearly shattered, ready to leave the market. Three months later, his account exceeded 80,000 USDT, and during that time, he never had a single stop-loss. Not because he was lucky. But because he strictly followed the three survival principles I provided. Today, I share them with you. Whether you understand or can apply them is your own matter.

1. Know “Hold Tight to Your Life” to Make a Comeback The first thing I made him do was split the 800 USDT into three parts, each with its own purpose, absolutely no mixing. Part 1: Short-term trading – 300 USDT This is for short-term trading. Maximum 2 trades per day Quick trades, simplified Take profit and stop trading Most people who fail in crypto do not because they lack analysis, but because they trade too much. They think not entering a trade means missing an opportunity, but in reality, it’s avoiding risk. The market is always there. But your capital is not. Part 2: Trend-breaking – 300 USDT This is for trading with the major trend. The only rule: No clear trend, no trade. Only trade when the weekly trend confirms an uptrend No FOMO, no bottom fishing Better to miss out than to enter wrong In crypto, the trend is your only friend. Trading against the trend is like standing in front of a speeding train. Part 3: Capital preservation – 200 USDT This is for reserve funds. Only use during strong volatility To re-enter the game if something goes wrong All-in is the fastest way to burn out your account. As long as you have capital, you have a chance. Losing capital means losing everything. Cutting off a finger can save your life. Losing your head is the end.
2. Only Fish the Middle Part, Don’t Dream of Swallowing the Whole I told him: Only take the best part of the trend. Stay out of the rest. The sideways market is a meat grinder. 9 out of 10 trades in a sideways zone are just wasted learning. The strategy is extremely simple: No clear uptrend on the daily chart → stay out Only buy when breaking the high with high volume Wait for a candle confirmation before entering When in profit: 30% profit → take half out Remaining part set a trailing stop at 10% Profit runs, reversal exits Don’t dream of buying the bottom or selling the top. We are not gods. Just catching the middle of the fish is enough to survive the season.
3. Turn Yourself into a Trading Robot Crypto doesn’t kill people with price. Crypto kills people with emotions. To survive, you must become a machine. Every trade has a pre-planned strategy: Fixed stop-loss at 3% Hit the stop, no thinking No praying, no hoping When making 10% profit: Move stop-loss to entry price No more losses possible From then on, it’s free money At 11 PM every night: Turn off the computer Don’t look at charts Sleep on time The longest-living person in crypto is not the smartest. It’s the most disciplined. The best traders are often the most boring. They don’t get excited when the market rises. They don’t despair when it falls. They just follow the process. Conclusion Crypto is not for those wanting to get rich quickly. It only rewards those patient enough to survive. I have seen many trading geniuses shine for a period, then disappear after losing control once. The true winners are those who: Survive the winter Preserve profits during the bull season Don’t get swept away by the crowd The path is ahead. Whether to walk it or not is your choice. But remember: In crypto, living long is the greatest advantage. Opportunities are never lacking. Only the ones with capital and enough clarity to seize them are missing.