Having navigated the crypto world for years, today I want to peel back the layers and speak some honest truths—newcomers looking to turn things around, relying on luck is a dead end; discipline is the way to survive. Too many people, once they enter the market, are tormented by the obsession with "quickly recoup losses." The more anxious they get, the more they lose; the more they lose, the more anxious they become, ultimately wrecking themselves and losing all their capital. To avoid falling into traps and being harvested by the market, here are the survival tips I’ve earned through blood, sweat, and tears after crawling back from the brink of liquidation. Each one can help you avoid years of unnecessary detours.

**Don’t rely on intuition; let the K-line speak**
The most painful part of the crypto world isn’t the market itself, but your restless heart. Who’s hyping, who’s calling trades—honestly, it’s all useless—K-lines, volume, these honest indicators don’t lie. As long as you focus on how the price moves and ignore others’ bragging, you won’t be cut as a leek. Many people trust certain "big V" influencers too much, only to put all their principal at risk.

**Don’t rush to gamble before understanding the basics**
Tools like MACD, KDJ, moving averages—you don’t need to master every one, but you must understand them. These are your weapons in the market; without weapons, going in is like inviting disaster. Spend some time mastering the basics—this isn’t a waste of time, it’s buying insurance for yourself.

**A mental breakdown, and your account is finished**
Getting cocky after wins, panicking after losses—this is the fatal disease of retail traders. Chasing highs, panic selling, over-leveraging, reckless cutting—these seemingly different actions are fundamentally driven by emotion. Those who survive longer in crypto aren’t the ones who earn the most, but those with the most stable mindset. When everyone else is panicking, staying calm and thinking clearly is where you surpass others.

**Three ironclad rules, none can be missed**
First, always set a stop-loss on every trade. Not because you’re afraid of losing money, but because one mistake can wipe out your entire account in the market. Stop-loss is your last line of defense for survival.

Second, never over-leverage. Fix your position size and completely abandon gambling mentality—only then can you last longer. Small positions leave room for maneuver.

Third, don’t change your stop-loss once set. Change it once, and there will be a next time; the final outcome is losing control entirely, and all discipline becomes meaningless.

**Follow the right people; it’s much better than blindly working hard alone**
Talk more with those who’ve experienced bull and bear markets and have suffered big losses. Spend less time with "people who just made two trades and start teaching you how to make money." Daily review your trades, ask yourself: Why did I lose this one? What’s the root cause? How can I avoid the same trap next time? Only through serious review can you prevent falling into the same pitfalls repeatedly.

There are no shortcuts in crypto, but there are correct ways to walk. If you do it right, getting your capital back is just a matter of time; if you do it wrong, no matter how hard you try, it’s all in vain. If you want to pay less tuition, avoid more pitfalls, and truly hold onto your earnings, remember these words and walk steadily step by step. The market isn’t afraid of slow progress; it’s only afraid of you rushing to liquidation.