The Fastest to Die in Crypto Are Usually the Ones Who Rise the Strongest

In the crypto market, the fastest killer is not falling prices, but greed combined with impatience. I understood this very early – not because I am smarter than anyone else, but because I cannot afford to make mistakes. In 2020, when I first entered the market, I only had 1,800 USDT. That amount was not even idle money, but money borrowed from a credit card. Every night lying in bed, I only thought one thing: if my account gets wiped out, what will I use to pay the debt next month? Around me, there were stories of “10x leverage,” “double your position instantly,” “overnight millionaire.” But instead of chasing after them, I chose a very boring and slow path. And that path helped me survive. Starting with the Slowest Method I divided 1,800 USDT into 6 parts, each 300 USDT. No all-in, no holding on to positions, no dreaming. I only focused on top coins, with moderate volatility, taking some profit and exiting. After three months, my account quietly surpassed 50,000 USDT. No hundredfold contracts. No insider tips. No magic. The only thing I did right was: self-control. Below is the entire process I followed.

1. Capital Management: Don’t Fire All Your Ammo at Once From day one, I told myself: 👉 Capital is life in crypto. While many prefer “full margin” to win quickly, I always split my capital into multiple parts. This is the primitive version of a position-scaling strategy. My entry method is very simple: Never buy 100% at onceEnter about 30% firstBuy more when the price adjusts For example: I buy BTC at 38,000 USDT in small portions. When the price drops to 35,000 USDT, I add more. The average cost is pulled down to around 36,500 USDT. Profit may not be “sweet,” but the risk of loss is greatly reduced. When the market crashes hard, I always have money to buy at good levels. What about those all-in? They just watch or get wiped out. In crypto, survival is more important than looking good.
2. Only Play Main Coins: Don’t Fall for “Altcoins a Hundred Times” I set a strict rule for myself: BTC, ETH, SOL always make up at least 80% of the portfolio The reason is very simple: Small coins have extreme volatilityInformation is not transparentEasily manipulated by whales I once saw a friend: Day 1: altcoin doubles, laughing like he hit the jackpotDay 2: price crashes, all capital gone That rollercoaster, I couldn’t stand it. Main coins have: Good liquidityEasy to exitHave real utility value Short-term fluctuations are possible, but they are not easy to disappear. In crypto, lasting longer than others is an advantage.
3. Take Profits – Cut Losses: Let Discipline Speak Before each trade, I always determine two numbers: Where to cut lossWhere to take profit For example with ETH: Buy at 2,400 USDStop loss: 2,200 USDTTake profit: 3,000 USDT When the price hits 3,000, I sell half, recover my capital, and let the rest follow the trend. If the price drops to 2,200, I exit immediately, without hesitation. It sounds simple, but most people can’t do it because: FOMO – fear of missing outFUD – excessive fear My solution: keep a trading journal. Before entering a trade, I clearly write down: Reason for buyingTargetPricePoint to cut loss A blank sheet of paper helps me avoid self-deception.
4. Use Tools to Earn Passive Income As my capital grows, I start leveraging low-effort tools: Staking: Idle ETH can be staked, earning 3–5%/year. Not high, but better than letting money die. Grid trading: Set predefined price ranges, bots automatically buy low and sell high. Very effective in sideways markets. The biggest advantage of these tools is: reducing emotions, minimizing manual actions. Once set up, I let the system work while I live a normal life.
5. Psychology: Crypto is a Marathon The biggest lesson I’ve learned over the years: You are not rich because you seize many opportunities, but because you avoid many traps. Bullish market → I take partial profitsBearish market → I buy gradually, very slowly I almost never trade continuously. I only check charts twice a dayEach session no more than 30 minutes The rest is life. Overtrading is the leading cause of losses for small traders. In crypto: Tripling in 1 year is easyThreefold in 3 years is hard Stability is not the goal, but the result of discipline. Conclusion: Slow and Steady Wins the Race Currently, my account still maintains over 50,000 USDT. Not to boast, but it’s a number that helps me sleep well. Crypto is not short of “rising stars.” What’s missing is people who live long enough. If you start with a small capital, remember these 3 things: Divide your capital, never go all-inPrioritize main coins, stay away from trash altcoinsMaintain discipline to make stop-loss and take-profit automatic This path can be lonely, but very solid. Opportunities in crypto are always there. The only issue is: does your capital still exist? Learning is your greatest asset.