Recently, many newcomers to the crypto space have been asking one question: How can I survive longer in the crypto market? I want to answer this question with my own story.

Starting with $5,000, now growing to eight figures over five years. I’ve experienced the fear of liquidation and moments of collapse, but I’ve never once lost a position. This is not luck, nor is it some motivational speech; it’s real experience gained through hard lessons.

When I first entered the space, I also thought I was the chosen one. Fully invested with $5,000, I would get carried away during a bullish trend—earning thousands of dollars in a single night, only to lose it all and question my life. One moment that left a deep impression was at 3 a.m., staring at the screen when BTC suddenly dropped a large bearish candle, causing my account to drop -92% instantly. I froze for ten seconds, then shut down my computer and went outside for a walk.

That night, I realized a fundamental truth: true experts are not those who make the most money, but those who survive the longest.

From that day on, I started simplifying my approach—no guessing the market direction, no staying up all night watching charts, and no chasing hot projects. I focused on one thing: preserving my capital.

Later, I established three ironclad rules, which form the core logic behind my five years of zero liquidation.

**Rule 1: Taking profits is always more important than cutting losses**

Every time my account gains 10%, I take half of the profit out, reinvest the earnings to compound, and keep the principal untouched. Over these five years, I’ve taken profits 37 times this way. The most aggressive one was taking out $180,000 in a single week. That feeling of “making money is no longer a illusion” is truly addictive.

**Rule 2: Don’t fight battles you’re not confident in**

I’ve long given up the days of watching 1-minute K-lines. My current approach is simple—check the daily chart for the big trend, use the 4-hour cycle to find rhythm, and only decide whether to act on the 15-minute chart. Take LUNA as an example: I pre-placed a short in the overbought zone, resulting in a win-win situation for both longs and shorts, with my account gaining +42% in a single day. This is not luck; it’s discipline.

**Rule 3: Only make money if you can afford to lose**

I set my stop-loss at a maximum of 1.5% per trade. Even if I lose three trades in a row, it’s just a scratch. My win rate is less than 40%, but my risk-reward ratio is close to 5:1. This approach is slow but steady.

Many people ask me how I’ve managed five years without liquidation. The answer is simple—strictly follow the rhythm, and don’t rely on some divine indicator. As long as you don’t blow up, you’re always in the game. The crypto market never lacks opportunities; what’s missing is the resilient mindset.

There are too many in the crypto space rushing to double their money, but those who truly turn things around are those willing to wait, able to endure, and know when to act. Don’t be blinded by short-term ups and downs. Following the rhythm is the real secret to longevity.