Being able to survive is far more important than being able to make money.



I have seen too many stories of newcomers in the crypto world, starting with shining eyes, only to end up with the same script: listening to rumors, blindly copying trades, unwilling to cut losses, and finally selling at a loss. They all keep saying: "Just a little more." But actually, the problem is never the market itself, but that they never live to see the next opportunity.

Why do I say this? Because small capital in this market is a high-risk player. The tolerance for mistakes is painfully small, and one impulsive move can nearly wipe out your account. So instead of obsessing over advanced strategies, it’s better to learn how to survive longer. Today, let’s talk about that.

**The Reality in Front of You**

First, let’s be clear: if your capital is still under 10,000 dollars, don’t dream of turning things around overnight. What is the biggest enemy of small funds? Chasing highs and selling lows. When the market rises, you rush to follow; when you get caught, you’re reluctant to cut losses, holding on and waiting for a rebound, only to watch unrealized losses grow from 20% to 50%, 60%, and then panic sell. This vicious cycle keeps spinning.

Many people don’t understand: the true advantage of small funds isn’t how much you can earn, but how flexible you are. You don’t need complicated, flashy trading systems; you need a set of rules that help you survive.

**What to Do**

My approach might seem a bit "dumb," but it’s exactly effective. The first thing is to choose the right direction, only trade the middle part of the trend. Don’t try to guess where the bottom or top is—that’s a suicidal approach. Focus on the big trend at the daily chart level, and only act when indicators confirm. What’s the benefit of doing this? It avoids 99% of temptations and noise.

Remember: survive, and there will be a next opportunity. Discipline outweighs everything.
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OldLeekNewSicklevip
· 01-13 18:01
That's so true, but 99% of people can't listen. I used to be part of the "just a little short" group, and now I understand what it means to turn things around by just staying alive.
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DefiOldTrickstervip
· 01-13 08:32
Well said, only by staying alive can you enjoy the next wave of returns... I almost lost my life chasing highs with full leverage back then. Now I've changed my approach, only eating the middle part, so tired of those idiots guessing the top and bottom.
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Blockblindvip
· 01-11 00:50
That's right, being alive is the top priority; if you're dead, the account is useless.
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OnchainGossipervip
· 01-11 00:49
You're damn right. Small investors just need to survive; greed is more deadly than losing money.
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MaticHoleFillervip
· 01-11 00:40
Exactly right, with a small principal, you just have to endure. One sudden crash and it’s back to zero.
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FlippedSignalvip
· 01-11 00:34
Well said, survival is the top priority; too many people have died because of greed.
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APY追逐者vip
· 01-11 00:26
You're right, small funds just need to live honestly, don't think about getting rich overnight, really.
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