2026-01-08 14:33:40

Ladies and gentlemen, I need to open my heart and share a few words with you.

This is not a textbook, not a recommendation from a big influencer, and certainly not some success motivational speech.

These are the five survival rules I’ve learned over seven years in the crypto market, gained through repeated liquidations and painful lessons.

If you truly follow them, you can survive with just 1,000U; ignore them, and even with 100,000U, you might still lose everything and question your life.

**Rule 1: Cut losses immediately, no questions asked**

The market has no temperature; your hesitation for even a second can slap you hard. A few years ago, I got liquidated twice, both times stuck on one thought — wait for the rebound. And what happened? It was zeroed out. Later, I realized that stop-loss isn’t about giving up; it’s about using money to buy a chance to live another day.

**Rule 2: After five consecutive mistakes, stop trading**

When the market is crazy, it’s not necessarily your skill that’s lacking; it’s the entire market acting up. Continuing to force trades at this time only drags you deeper. Stop and observe — that’s not retreating, it’s preparing to have the capital to earn again later.

**Rule 3: Withdraw once you make 500U**

Let me repeat: the numbers in your account are virtual; only real money in your wallet counts as a win. Once confirmed on the chain and the money is in your wallet, that’s truly yours. Don’t take profits prematurely — otherwise, it’s just a dream. The fluctuations of tokens like $GUN and @E5@ can be confusing, but at the moment of withdrawal, your rationality returns.

**Rule 4: Follow the trend, avoid choppiness**

In a trending market, any operation can make a profit. But in a choppy market, even if you guess right, you can still get worn out. During sideways movements, the smartest choice is to do nothing. Those who frequently buy and sell in choppy conditions often get worn out and exit the market.

**Rule 5: Never risk more than 10% of your position**

This is the only variable you can control. You can’t control the market or your opponent’s moves, but you can control your position size. A small position is like a bulletproof vest; a full position is like self-destruction. Protecting your position is protecting your principal, and protecting your future.

**Summary**

I turned 3,000U into eight figures not because of luck or some secret, but because I ingrained these rules into my bones and trained my mindset to be cold-blooded. To survive long in the crypto market, you must have boundaries and understand what to prioritize. The market is always there, opportunities are always present, but your capital is only one set. Once you understand this, everything else becomes much simpler.

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GamefiEscapeArtist

· 01-11 05:35

Stop-loss is truly a profound skill; how many people have died because of the phrase "waiting for the rebound" Human greed, the ruthlessness of the market, someone has to pay the tuition Position control is spot on; full position is really a gamble with your life Those who frequently trade in oscillating markets, in the end, all get ground into powder, deservedly so Withdrawing profits and securing gains is the most valuable lesson I’ve learned Stop after five consecutive mistakes—simple, straightforward, and effective. I only suffered because I didn’t do that Oscillating markets test human nature the most; most people can't hold on After ten years as an old leek, this is my feeling: rules are rules, no room for negotiation

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LucidSleepwalker

· 01-11 00:55

Stop-loss is something I've really fallen into traps with before, but now it has become my moat. Stop after five consecutive mistakes—that's the most valuable lesson I've learned. Honestly, the only moment I feel happy is when I withdraw; account numbers are deceptive. You die the fastest in volatility; being idle is when you're actually making money. Managing your position well changes your mindset—that's the truth.

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MidnightTrader

· 01-10 09:53

I have deep experience with stop-losses. Previously, I was fully invested and trapped, waiting for a rebound that ultimately resulted in a complete wipeout. The numbers in the account are all fake; the real win is when you withdraw. Frequent trading can easily wear you down, and sideways movement is the best rest. Position control is truly the only variable you can control; full position equals courting disaster. These rules are realistic—no sugar coating or fireworks—just the blood, sweat, and tears taught by the market.

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gas_fee_therapist

· 01-08 15:03

Stop-loss is definitely the right approach, but I've seen too many people who know what to do but just can't do it, just waiting for the rebound that never comes. --- 10% position size is indeed a safeguard, but sometimes the urge to act still gets the better of you... --- I really agree with the withdrawal part; unrealized gains are all fake, only the actual wallet balance counts. --- Stopping after five consecutive wrong moves is a game-changer; when the market is unpredictable, forcing trades is truly a dead end. --- In a trending market, you can cut into the meat at will, but with the current market conditions, who knows when the top will come. --- Going from 3000U to eight figures simply means surviving long enough; most people lose their money due to mindset issues rather than technical skills. --- Stop-loss is correct, but it's really hard to execute; watching your coins drop makes it hard to sell. --- Position size is truly the last line of defense; everything else depends on luck.

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NFTPessimist

· 01-08 14:50

The words "stop loss" really can save lives; it's not something to be ashamed of. Stopping after five consecutive mistakes is something I need to remember; it's heartbreaking. I still haven't managed the withdrawal part well; seeing the account numbers happy doesn't mean the funds are out. During volatility, really don't be reckless; I've been worn out enough. I'm convinced by the 10% position rule; going all-in is indeed asking for trouble. It's easy to talk tough, but the problem is that everyone's execution ability is almost there.

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WhaleMistaker

· 01-08 14:48

Stop-loss stuff, I really learned it the hard way... I used to wait for rebounds until I wiped out. Losing five times in a row means you have to stop. That hits hard. I’m still risking my life continuing to trade. Withdrawing $500? Haha, that takes a lot of discipline. I’m just riding the roller coaster in my account. The most annoying thing is choppy markets. Frequently entering and exiting until your mindset collapses is really tough. I finally got the 10% position size right a few times; otherwise, I would have been wiped out long ago. This set of strategies sounds simple, but to survive, you really have to suffer some losses to understand.

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HodlVeteran

· 01-08 14:41

It's easy to talk about stop-losses, but when it comes to actually executing, your hands tremble like Parkinson's. That's how I got liquidated twice... Making five wrong moves in a row without stopping isn't persistence, it's seeking death. I've seen too many gamblers go all-in. Account balances are illusions; only the withdrawals you actually receive are real. I wrote this sentence with my own blood plasma. Range-bound trading is the most torturous; frequent operations mean being repeatedly cut by the market like a leek. Smart people should just lie down. Position size should always be ten percent; this is the only life-saving measure. Full position = self-destruction. My seven years of experience in the coffin teaches me: don't try to control the market, only control your greed.

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