When Others Are Crazy, I Choose Fear – When Others Panic, I Start Acting

In 2019, when I first entered the crypto market, I had just paid off my credit card debt. All the available funds, converted into USDT, were just over 3 million VND. Around me at that time were stories that sounded very “cool”: “100x leverage”“One night to change your life”“All-in to get rich quickly” But I always had one question in my mind: If everything is so easy, why is it that the majority of people always end up losing? I once witnessed someone I knew firsthand: in just one night, their account went from 20,000 U to over 100,000 U. Two days later – back to zero. This story is not uncommon in crypto, but it made me very clear about one thing: If I can’t handle risk, I definitely won’t play. “Caution” Helped Me Survive From Day One With that small capital, I didn’t dream of getting rich quickly. I divided all my money into 6 parts, each about 500 U. I only traded large-cap coins with moderate volatility. My strategy was extremely simple: Buy low,Sell high for a short period,Take profit and exit, absolutely no chasing In the first week, I made more than 700 U. In the second week, my account exceeded 5,000 U. By the end of the third week, I hit the 6,000 U mark. At that moment, I realized something very important: In a market full of smart people, sometimes being slower and “dumber” can last longer. My Three Survival Principles

1. Not Diversifying Capital Is Self-Destruction With small capital, I set a strict rule: Never put all my money into one order. This rule may seem slow, but it helps me never get wiped out when the market crashes. I’ve seen too many people “go all-in at once,” only to return to zero overnight. In crypto, position management is more important than technical analysis.
2. Don’t Predict the Market, Just Play Probabilities I never try to predict whether the market will go up or down tomorrow. Guessing the market is no different than flipping a coin. The only thing I care about is: Does this order, in terms of probability, give me an advantage over the market? Sometimes the coin I choose doesn’t rise, while another coin soars. I don’t regret or chase. Sticking to my strategy is always easier than chasing trends.
3. Stable Psychology Is the Most Valuable Skill After losing a large amount of money once, I stayed out of the market for a few months. I paused to: Calm down,Review all mistakes,Rebuild discipline from scratch When I returned, I traded less but more profitably and consistently. I once followed the trend correctly but, out of fear or impatience, closed orders early. Later, I always used pending orders, set take profit – stop loss in advance, and then… stopped looking at charts. Keep the money you earn, let the market keep the rest. The Rule of Survival in Crypto: As Long As You Live, There’s Still a Chance When my account grew from 6,000 U to gradually over 45,000 U, I… became even more cautious. I only traded: BTC, ETH, SOL Always set stop-loss, always limit risk. Even small profits are okay, but never take reckless risks. Some people criticize me for being too safe, missing many opportunities to get rich quickly. But I understand very well: In crypto, survival is more important than any opportunity. I used to make good money from old models, but when the liquidity dried up, I withdrew immediately. Many people get stuck in outdated strategies – and pay the price. Slow is Fast, Less is More Currently, my account has exceeded 54,000 U. This is not a bragging number, but the result of discipline and time. Crypto has never lacked opportunities. The most lacking are those who can keep their hands steady. If you’re new to the market, don’t rush to ask: “How to get rich quickly?” Ask first: “How to avoid being eliminated from the game?” Because ultimately, the winner in crypto is not the smartest, but the one who stays until the end. Crypto doesn’t lack stars – only lacks those who live long.