In the crypto world, survival is always the top priority. I've seen too many people wiped out by a single market wave, and I've also taken hits myself in this market.

I still remember that night, staring at the negative 8 million in my account, feeling completely frozen. Seven years ago, full of faith in blockchain, I entered with my savings, initially earning 3 million, then falling into heavy debt. The cost of that experience was too heavy.

In the early days, I was no different from most beginners—blindly chasing hot spots, rushing to buy the top gainers, never analyzing trends or patterns. Every time, I was the one taking the hit. The worst was when I heavily invested in a coin that fell for three days straight, losing 2 million directly. All the gains I had made were wiped out, and I was left with a mountain of debt.

Many say that luck is what crypto depends on, but that's not true. Most people losing money are not due to lack of technical skills but because of mindset and system issues. I once believed in overnight riches, captivated by stories of "hundredfold projects," only to end up losing everything.

After experiencing pain, I realized that consistent profitability has always been achievable with a method. It’s not about gut feelings or luck, but a set of trading rules that can be genuinely executed. The methods I’ve developed over the years, I share today in hopes of helping you avoid some pitfalls.

**The key is choosing the right coins**

My current coin selection rule is straightforward: only focus on coins that have surged in the last 11 days, but with one strict rule—never touch coins that have fallen for more than three consecutive days.

Why three days? I’ve done extensive backtesting, and coins that decline for more than three days are generally signals of capital fleeing. Investing in such coins is like throwing money into water. Sometimes they look cheap, but in reality, they are traps.

**Mindset is more important than technical skills**

Survive, and you have a chance. As long as your funds are still there, when the next opportunity comes, you’ll be ready with your guns and bullets. Many people get wiped out in a single market wave and never recover. Instead of dreaming of huge profits in one surge, it’s better to protect your principal and wait for the real opportunity.

This is the biggest realization I’ve had after crawling out of the pit of losses.