In the crypto world over the years, I've seen too many people go to extremes. Some newbies throw hundreds of thousands in, believing in the "all-in" approach, and end up losing everything in just three months. I started with 20,000 and grew it to 40 million, not by gambling on luck, but by strictly implementing a risk control system.

**Only by staying alive can you make money**

The biggest trap in the crypto market is making "how much to earn" the top priority. In reality, the primary goal is "how not to lose everything." Without this awareness, the market will eventually eliminate you.

My approach is straightforward: divide the principal into five parts, and only use one part at a time. In other words, never risk more than one-fifth of your funds on a single trade. This way, even if you make a wrong judgment, at most you'll suffer minor losses and won't be wiped out.

I set strict numbers for stop-loss and take-profit—no more than 8% loss per trade, and at least 12% profit. Think about it: this way, one successful trade can offset two losses, giving you a better chance to win.

Here's another secret: only follow the trend, never fight against it. Rebounds during a downtrend may look tempting, but they are often traps set by the bulls. As for coins that surge short-term, no matter how loud the hype in the group, you must hold back. The real danger signals often appear when the price is sideways at high levels.

**Replace confidence with a system**

Relying solely on self-discipline isn't enough; you need tools to help filter opportunities. Human greed and fear are the easiest to break, and a trading system acts as your "buffer."