7 Rules for Surviving in the Crypto Market: Simple but Few Can Do It

Most people lose not because cryptocurrency is difficult—but because they overlook simple truths. They want high profits but cannot grasp the basics. Here are the things that really help you survive in this market: Rule #1: Fear of FOMO, Don't Chase It. Q1 2025 saw $2 billion liquidated from trades driven by FOMO. When everyone is hyping a token, smart money has dried up. Buy the dip, don't buy the top.

Principle Number 2: Never Act Without a Risk Exit Plan. You should know when and why you will sell—before you buy. Winners do not "see what happens." They act.

Principle 3: Keep Cash. Cash is not lazy but patient. Always be prepared with some cash, buy blood.

Principle 4: Play the Long Game with Long-Term Players. Pursue builders. Ignore the reckless. Inflated communities will die out.

Rule #5: Trading More ≠ More Profit. In reality, over-trading can deplete your portfolio faster than pulling the rug. Patience is also a position. Learn to sit still — it is one of the most underrated skills in the game.

Rule 6: Risk Management Is Not Optional. Not setting a stop-loss? Then that is your stop-loss. Only risk 1–2% per trade. A single bad bet should not wipe out your capital.

Rule No. 7: Write down your own points, otherwise you will have to borrow from others. Be clear about why you hold a token. Blind faith = blind losses. The story (narrative) is more important than the noise (noise).

This is not magic. But they are effective. Because almost no one actually follows through. This is how my friend turned his fate around: "No Leveraging. No Lottery Style. Only Discipline."

The bear market is a test, the bull market is the reward but only if you have survived and now you know how to survive. 📢 If you find this series of articles useful, don't forget: ➜ Follow me @blogtienso for more content. ➜ Like/Save/Share the excerpt below if possible.