Guaranteed profit? That's all a lie. In the crypto world, the only thing you can be sure of is—there's always an unexpected event waiting.

I've endured three cycles of bull and bear markets in this space, seen too many people get rich overnight, and even more who return to zero. Every time, someone asks me what my secret is. Honestly, there is no secret—just survival. Only those who are alive have the chance to count their money with a smile.

**Fund management is the real life-saving token**

How to allocate your principal? My approach is to divide it into five parts. Each part operates independently, with a single loss strictly capped at 2%. It sounds simple, but fewer than 10% can actually do it. Calculate this: five consecutive losses only total 10% overall loss, leaving enough capital for a comeback. Contrast that with those who go all-in? Full positions, no positions—these words are written on the foreheads of new traders. Those who go all-in usually end up fueling the market.

There's also a strict rule often overlooked: the ability to make money outside the exchange is far more important than your trading skills inside it. During a bull market, the trend can carry you; during a bear market, you need to have cash flow. Always keep some emergency funds for yourself—that's your invisible moat.

**Trend is your steering wheel, don’t go against it**

In a declining market, any rebound is a trap—this is an iron law. In an upward trend, every pullback is a good time to buy. Use moving averages to identify bullish or bearish signals: if the short-term moving average is above the medium-term, and the medium-term is above the long-term, that’s an uptrend; the opposite indicates a downtrend.

What are the consequences of contrarian bottom-fishing? The grass on the grave is already three meters high. Take the deep bear market of 2023 as an example—how many people shouted, "BTC must be bottomed out below 20,000 to buy"? Yet, many got liquidated and lost everything. And those who坚持定投BTC? They eventually reaped gains. That’s the difference.

**Leverage and small coins, one is poison, the other a trap**

Leverage amplifies not only your gains but also your anxiety and risks. The crypto market is inherently volatile, and adding leverage? That’s like digging your own grave. Even 10x leverage may seem tempting, but if the price moves a few points against you, you’re done.

Small coins are also traps. Poor liquidity, easily manipulated by whales, and the chances of making money are much lower than with mainstream coins like ETH or SOL. Newcomers love chasing quick riches, only to get wiped out completely.

To survive longer, slow down. Wait for opportunities, stay disciplined—living is winning.