Having spent several years in the crypto world, I've seen countless liquidation screenshots being wildly circulated in groups. Recently, I saw someone post a joke saying "The crypto circle specializes in curing all kinds of disobedience," which suddenly reminded me of the detours I've taken.

I entered the market in 2019, at a time when I knew nothing about it. The most embarrassing moment was losing half a year's salary in one night, lying in bed staring at my account balance in a daze. But later, I developed a trading method that seemed "counterintuitive," which actually helped my account gradually come back to life. Today, I won't talk about any get-rich-quick myths; instead, I'll share the underlying logic that helped me survive and consistently make money.

**Stop obsessing over bottom-fishing and top-selling**

All initial losses stemmed from that obsession: buying at the lowest point and selling at the highest point. The result was often buying the dip halfway up the mountain and selling at the floor price. I later realized that the true bottom of the market can only be seen in hindsight. Trying to guess the market's mood will only lead to repeated lessons.

My current approach is very straightforward: focus on mainstream coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Wait until they decline continuously and start consolidating sideways, and only when they stop making new lows do I begin to test the waters. For example, if Bitcoin drops to around $30,000, I won't invest everything at once but will establish an initial position of 10%. Once the price stabilizes and breaks through key weekly resistance levels, I gradually add to my position in batches.

The principle is simple: prefer to earn less than to gamble away all your assets. Those who dream of doubling their money overnight often disappear just as quickly.

**Profit layering management, always prioritize principal**

The volatility in the crypto market is so high that unrealized gains on paper can vanish in an instant. I set a strict rule for myself: whenever floating profits from a trade exceed 20%, I immediately withdraw the principal. The remaining profit is then my risk capital for further trades. The biggest benefit of this approach is that your mindset changes significantly. Since the money you've already secured is in your pocket, even if you lose everything afterward, it's only the original profit that wasn't yours to begin with. This state of mind makes you calmer and your decisions more rational.