Many people ask me how I survived in the crypto world. To be honest, I was just like most people at first—buying high and selling low, full positions following the trend, trusting rumors, then repeatedly getting liquidated and suffering heavy losses.

It wasn't until later that I realized the crypto market isn't a casino, but a market that requires a systematic approach.

Starting with less than 7600 USDT, I reached over 200,000 USDT in five months without any liquidation incidents. The key to this transformation boils down to three principles, which seem simple but, when坚持, change everything.

**Only make money in trends, don’t try to guess tops or bottoms**

I completely broke the habit of guessing tops and bottoms. When I see an uptrend? I wait for a pullback confirmation before entering. Encountering sideways movement? I stay patient and observe. It may seem like I missed many opportunities, but in reality, I avoided most traps. When is risk the greatest? When FOMO drives you to impulsively place orders.

In the markets of ETH, ZEC, BNB, the trades that truly make money are never emotional decisions.

**Add to positions with profits, lock in the principal**

I never move the 50% of my capital that’s in my account. This 50% acts as a safety net—no matter how wrong my judgment, I only lose the unrealized gains. I only use the profits to add positions and try different strategies.

What’s the benefit of this? It reduces psychological pressure by half, and the foundation of the account remains solid. Even if I make a wrong call, I won’t lose the principal, allowing me to stay alive and pursue the next trade.

**Daily clearing, review and reflection**

Trade only 1-2 times a day, and exit once the target profit is reached. No greed, no frequent trading. Spend 10 minutes each night reviewing—why did this trade make money? Where was the missed opportunity?

Long-term坚持 this habit will make your market rhythm perception more accurate. When is the structure confirmed? When does volume start to align? When should you adjust your position? These judgments are gradually refined through repeated validation.

**The power of compound interest is incredible**

A daily return of 3%-5% may sound insignificant, but that’s the power of compounding. Over a month, over a year, these seemingly small daily gains can grow into huge numbers.

Opportunities in the crypto world are plentiful; what’s truly scarce is a system that can turn opportunities into profits. Breaking out of the vicious cycle of losing and doubling down is the only way to achieve sustained profitability.

The core loop is: survive → make money → accumulate → compound again.