After ten years of trading cryptocurrencies, I've seen too many people go from liquidation to sleepless nights, ultimately leaving in disgrace.
To put it simply, in the crypto world, only those who survive have the right to talk about making money.
I rely on a set of habits I’ve stubbornly developed, and now I can steadily maintain an annualized return of over 50%+, not by taking huge risks or betting on market trends, but through trend analysis and discipline.
This is a survival manual for beginners still struggling in the crypto space, not a call to action:
1. Trade only after 9 PM
During the day, news is flying everywhere, with shorts and longs battling each other, creating chaos in the market.
Real clean and clear trends often occur after 9 PM when the European and American markets overlap.
2. Take profits first
If my account has an extra 1000 USDT, I will definitely withdraw 400 USDT to my bank account.
Because the money withdrawn is real, while the money left on the exchange is just a number.
Too many people want to double their 10,000, only to see a retracement wipe out their principal.
3. Look at indicators, not feelings
Feelings are the killers in the crypto world.
The TradingView trio: MACD, RSI, Bollinger Bands.
Open a position only when at least two signals agree.
For short-term, look at the 1-hour chart, and for trends, check the 4-hour chart; don’t fixate on the erratic 5-minute fluctuations.
4. Be flexible with stop-losses
If you have time to monitor the market, dynamically adjust your stop-loss upwards.
If not, just set a stop-loss at 3%.
A stop-loss is not a shame; it's a ticket to survive.
5. Withdraw funds at least once a week
On Fridays, without exception, transfer 30% of your profits to your bank account.
After three months of persistence, you will find that you have finally escaped the cycle of repeatedly losing everything.
6. Always remember these taboos
Don’t use leverage over 10 times; beginners should ideally use 3-5 times.
No more than 3 trades a day; too many can lead to impulsive decisions.
Stay away from scam coins and dog coins, which are games played by manipulators.
Never borrow money to trade cryptocurrencies.
Final statement:
Crypto trading is not a gamble for your life; it is a profession.
Maintain a work rhythm: check the market at set times, shut down at set times; take profits and walk away, stop when you’re losing.
No late nights, no chasing highs, no dreaming.
If you can last three months, you will find that stable profits are more important than sudden wealth.
It’s not that you can’t make money; it’s that you haven’t learned how to keep the money you’ve made.
Whether you can drive a Mercedes-Benz or Bentley home at the end of the year depends on whether you can survive. $BTC
