In the cryptocurrency market, many investors have experienced the scenario of their accounts evaporating from hundreds of thousands of dollars down to just a few thousand. Lying at night watching the K-line flicker, heart racing, feeling helpless and panicked — that is the state that countless people have experienced.

In the fierce phase of the market, especially during strong crashes like the LUNA event that year, many large accounts were 'blown away' overnight. The lesson learned does not come from sacred indicators or '90% win tips', but from the painful losses themselves. And from that, 4 iron rules were born — rules that can help anyone avoid the path leading to disaster.

1. Break the FOMO Habit – Only Buy at Predefined Price Levels

Many investors rush into the market just because they see coins rising sharply, hear hot news, or fear missing out on the 'wave of a lifetime'. But each time like this, the market often gives a slap to wake up.

Instead of chasing emotions, determine a reasonable price range in advance and wait — no matter how explosive the market is, do not break this principle. When BTC or major coins adjust to the price range previously set, that is the right time to enter. Not FOMO also means protecting capital from unexpected reversals.

2. To Make Money, You Must Keep Your Capital

Before opening any position, it is mandatory to know how much you can lose at most. Setting stop-loss and limiting position size is something that cannot be overlooked.

For example:

  • Stop loss 7–10%

  • Position size no more than 20–30% of the account

  • Never all in

Capital is the ability to survive. In bad market phases, those who manage risks well are the ones who survive — and only the survivors have a chance to earn back money in the next cycle.

3. Take Partial Profits – Do Not Hold the Mindset of 'Must Capture the Entire Wave'

A major mistake many people make is believing that coins will keep rising forever, or wanting to 'capture everything' from the wave. This often leads to turning profits into losses, or large profits into small profits.

The strategy of taking partial profits helps protect profits and reduce psychological pressure:

  • When profit is 20–25%: take some profit

  • Profit 40%: take more profit

  • Keep the remaining part to run with the trend

If the market reverses, profits are still locked in instead of evaporating completely.

4. No Clear Signal – Absolutely Do Not Enter

Many bad decisions happen when the market is sideways, when negative emotions arise, or simply because… it's boring. But a disciplined trader only acts when there is a clear signal, with a specific entry-exit plan.

  • No signal = no trading.

  • Negative emotions = even more not to trade.

Patience is the advantage that few people have, but it is the factor that creates significant change.

Conclusion: From Loss of Control to Discipline and Stability

4 iron rules are not a secret, but the foundation that helps any investor escape the vortex of losses:

  • No FOMO

  • Preserve capital

  • Take partial profits

  • Only trade when there is a signal

Those who can apply these 4 principles gradually transform themselves from emotional traders into planned traders, from erratic results to stable profits.

In the volatile world of crypto, discipline is what helps you survive — and survival is the only path to victory.