Friends who haven't been in the crypto world for long, holding just a few thousand yuan, start to get carried away. I've seen this happen too many times.

Staring at candlestick charts every day, following various calls, chasing hot coins, going all in at the slightest movement—playing like this is really dangerous. Many people follow this routine—three days of enthusiasm, five days of account liquidation, and ten days disappearing from the crypto scene.

The scariest thing in crypto isn't losing money, but getting completely wiped out. For beginners with less than 10,000 U.S. dollars in capital, a single all-in bet usually means saying goodbye to the market. You think you're gambling for a comeback, but in reality, you're just cheering for the seasoned players.

I also walked this path back in the day. Confidently entering with 20,000 U, thinking doubling up was a sure thing. But following the trend, adding positions, panicking—after a series of reckless moves, my account was wiped out. It wasn't until I calmed down in a moment of clarity that I understood the true meaning of risk control. Later, I spent four months steadily growing my funds to 100,000 U, without a single liquidation.

During this process, I summarized the "Three Layers of Capital Protection"—simple and crude, but really lifesaving.

**First Layer: Never risk more than half your position**

Even the best opportunities shouldn't be all-in. The crypto market is always full of opportunities, but your capital is only once. Keep your bullets; only then do you have a chance to turn things around. When the market is trending up, gradually add to your positions; if something feels off, withdraw immediately. This isn't caution—it's the basic condition for survival.

**Second Layer: Stick to take-profit and stop-loss**

Don't hold on stubbornly to losses, and don't be greedy with profits. The biggest mistake beginners make is unwilling to sell, always thinking it will go higher or waiting a little longer. But market pullbacks are ruthless—one bearish candle can wipe out all your profits. Stop-loss and take-profit are not being cowardly—they are your bottom line.

**Third Layer: Don't touch coins you don't understand**

Promoted in groups, hyped by accounts, trending in short videos—nine out of ten are traps. If you don't understand what the project is about, how can you judge whether to invest? Better to miss an opportunity than buy blindly.

When the market is hot, stay calm; when it’s volatile, be patient. Protect your 10,000 U, and it might grow into the 100,000 U you want.

If you can stick to discipline, the market won't have to charge you tuition. The crypto world is never short of people wanting to get rich quick, but what’s missing is those who can keep a steady mindset. Don’t rush to get rich—first, protect your principal. Opportunities won't run away; getting wiped out is the real end.

These three layers of protection can turn you from a "newbie" into someone who truly survives longer.