Sticking to simple things is the key to surviving in the crypto market.

When I first entered this circle, I can be described as a typical "technical indicator fanatic"—installed hundreds of analysis tools on my phone, stayed up late chasing hot topics, and traded at least ten times a day. And the result? In less than three months, my account shrank by 30%. That period was tough, but it also taught me a lesson: flashy methods are not necessarily effective; rather, those seemingly clumsy persistence can actually help you make steady money.

With a principal of 100,000 yuan, I have developed a "foolproof" trading system over the years. From an annualized return of 30% to doubling my assets, the biggest gain is not the numbers themselves, but finally being able to sleep peacefully at night.

Four bottom-line principles support the entire system

To survive long in this market, there are a few principles I never waver from:

First, only use idle funds. This is a hard bottom line. Every penny invested must be money that, even if lost completely, won't affect your mortgage or meals. Market opportunities are always there; the key is to survive until the next opportunity appears. Too many people go bankrupt because of this point.

Second, give up the illusion of "perfect trades." I never greedily aim to buy at the lowest point or sell at the highest point. Leave some room for upward movement when buying, and leave some profit margin when selling for others. Don't chase the head or tail of the fish; just eat the body. Once I changed this mindset, I found myself earning more steadily.

Third, never hold a full position. Full position means losing the ability to respond to changes. I have seen too many people lose all previous gains in a single gamble with a full position. The cost is too high.

Fourth, reverse thinking is the most critical. When the market crashes, others are panicking—this is a good opportunity to deploy in batches. When the market is euphoric and everyone is chasing the rise, be more cautious. Easier said than done, but it requires great discipline to truly implement.

These principles may seem simple, but few can stick to them for ten or eight years. Ironically, because these fundamentals are often underestimated, they are the most effective.