1000U entry, the account hit bottom in half a month. At that time, I never thought this would become the most expensive lesson of my life.

The most common mistake beginners make is treating the crypto world like a casino. Going all-in, leveraging up, dreaming of doubling in one shot, drove me to trade frequently. When I lost, I threw money to top up the position, thinking the market should move according to my ideas. The reality was cruel—less than half a month, the account was wiped out. Sitting in front of the phone screen, I finally understood: the fiercest thing in the crypto world isn't the ups and downs themselves, but my uncontrollable "urgency."

After years of ups and downs, I started teaching a rookie whose starting point was 1200U. This guy wasn’t aiming for quick success; instead, he took to heart the phrase "survive first, then talk about making money." Four months later, his account grew to 25,000U, now stabilized above 38,000U—most importantly, he never爆仓. Even I was surprised.

The first method I taught him is the **Three-Fund Allocation**:

**First part (400U): Short-term trial**
Focus on one trade per day, quick entries and exits, take profits when the market looks good. No greed—once 20-30% profit is reached, exit. Cover the transaction fees; that’s enough. The goal here isn’t to get rich overnight, but to develop a feel for trading.

**Second part (400U): Swing trading**
Only act on clear major trend signals, ignore vague fluctuations. Big trends like ETH rebounds, BTC breakouts, SOL surges are worth holding. This part offers the most stable returns and best demonstrates patience.

**Third part (400U): Life-saving reserve**
Keep it locked and untouched. No matter how extreme the market, don’t touch this fund. Its only purpose: when the first two parts both lose money, you can still participate in the market. Having a bottom line gives peace of mind.

Many people get wiped out by "all-in," but we survive by "having an escape route."

In the first two months, he didn’t make much profit, but he also didn’t lose. This stage is actually waiting—waiting for a clear trend, waiting for definite signals. 80% of the crypto market time is sideways consolidation. Those who trade frequently without clarity are just paying transaction fees to the exchange. I told him, "When you don’t understand the market, lying down is more valuable than blindly acting."

By the third month, ETH had a rebound. His swing trade made a 60% profit directly. I immediately advised him to take out 30% of the profit, and that’s when he truly understood what it means to "make money not by gambling, but by protecting."

From 8000U to now, I don’t worry about making a living. I rely on the **Three No’s**:

No all-in—always leave yourself an escape route;
No trading against the trend—before the trend reverses, follow the trend;
No letting emotions lead you—rules are the wall against risk, emotions are explosives; if you can’t control them, you’ll blow yourself up.

These three points sound simple, but executing them requires discipline. Watching the price swings of core coins like BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB—either hold back and do nothing or act with clarity. When things are unclear, stopping to rest is much safer than forcing participation.

Whether you make money in crypto often isn’t about talent; it’s about whether you can survive until next year. Many talented traders fall because of emotions, while many seemingly mediocre players accumulate wealth by sticking to discipline. The choice is in your hands.