2026-01-09 04:27:00

The crypto world has never been about who makes the most money, but about who survives the longest.

Newcomers just entering the scene often have shining eyes, believing that perpetual contracts are the fast lane to financial freedom. Their minds are full of how to double their investments quickly, rushing in with the mindset of "I will definitely win this time." But what is the reality? Those who go all-in or gamble everything often end up with only a string of losses and deep regret.

I’ve been in this market for several years. I don’t have any secret to get rich overnight, but I’ve survived to this day by following four simple principles. These principles won’t make you rich overnight, but they can help you avoid 90% of deadly pitfalls. In this market full of scythes, simply surviving is already the biggest victory.

**Rule 1: Don’t go all-in and gamble everything — Position size is the bottom line, not courage**

Pushing all your assets into a single move when the market fluctuates is a common mistake among beginners. Seeing the price rise, they think "If I don’t chase now, I’ll miss out," and when it drops sharply, they believe "It’s a bargain, I must buy the dip." The result? A small correction can trigger liquidation, leaving no chance to turn things around.

Always leave enough margin for error in your account. Even if you make a wrong judgment on a trade, you won’t die; three wrong trades can still be endured. That’s true position management. Those who survive the longest in this market are not because they are "aggressive," but because they know how to hold the bottom line.

**Rule 2: Follow the trend, don’t fight the market’s rhythm**

Human nature loves to gamble on the bottom. When prices plummet, they rush in to buy the dip, only to get trapped; when the market rises, they regret not jumping on the bandwagon. This back-and-forth cycle ends up with nothing gained.

Real experts follow the big trend. When the trend is upward, look for opportunities to go long; when it’s downward, stay in cash. Don’t always try to buy the bottom or sell the top in a life-or-death gamble. Follow the market’s rhythm instead of trying to change it, and your chances of survival will be much higher.

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RetailTherapist

· 19h ago

Honestly, I've seen too many all-in plays, just receiving liquidation orders. --- If I had known it would turn out like this, I wouldn't have chased the highs, and I would be kicking myself. --- Position management is truly the ceiling; understanding this makes it not so difficult to make money. --- I'm tired of hearing "go with the trend," but the real question is, how many people can actually do it? --- Longevity is the real winner; there's no doubt about that. Those who got rich quickly around me haven't even survived one bull and bear cycle. --- All-in on a full position = courting death. This isn't some advanced technique; it's just plain truth. --- After so many years in the crypto world, those who survive are always the boring, steady types. --- The concept of tolerance for error is really valuable, but unfortunately, beginners just don't listen. --- Where are those people who tried to bottom-fish and top-tick now?

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ApeWithNoFear

· 01-11 05:19

That's so true. I am still alive today because I stuck to my positions stubbornly. What about those full-position guys? They're all in the settlement sheet. Following the trend isn't that hard; the hard part is not being greedy. Newbies love to gamble their entire stake, and I see many of them have lost everything. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience; when the big bear market comes, you'll see who truly manages their positions. Contracts can be deadly without blinking; saving your life should be the top priority. This advice is for all the newbies who go all-in, so they don't keep losing everything after a few months of reckless trading. Avoiding 90% of the pitfalls is just about not being greedy. Why is it so difficult? I especially get annoyed by those who go all-in and then ask me what to do. What were you thinking early on? Following the trend and shorting is really satisfying. Watching others get liquidated while I enjoy my coffee.

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GasFeeTherapist

· 01-10 21:58

Sell the contract, close the software, get a good sleep—that's my trading system. Really, I've seen too many corpses from playing the all-in game. Don't fight the market; it always wins. Staying alive is more important than anything.

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PhantomHunter

· 01-09 04:56

Well said, I am the kind of person who only realizes after going all-in and losing half of my account.

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bridgeOops

· 01-09 04:56

Going all-in sounds simple, but actually doing it is hard. Living long is truly touching—so many people around me just chase that quick money, only to end up wiped out and out of the game. Position management is really a huge deal; I only now fully understand the concept of tolerance for error. I've stepped into too many pits when riding the trend, insisting on copying those bottoms I don't understand. At the end of the day, the crypto world is a game of probabilities; making a lot of money doesn't mean you're winning—living long is what matters.

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SchrodingerProfit

· 01-09 04:42

Honestly, this is how I've made it this far—nothing else, just being stingy. Where are those guys who went all-in? Asked and found out they've been deleted. Going with the trend? I'm currently holding an empty position and relaxing—better than anything else. Watching those buddies with full positions still gambling, I really can't help but sweat for them. As long as you're alive, you've already won—that's no lie.

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TokenAlchemist

· 01-09 04:42

nah this longevity thesis hits different... everyone chasing the next 100x pump but the real alpha is just... not blowing up your account lmao. seen way too many liquidation cascades from people who thought they decoded the market

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GasGuzzler

· 01-09 04:35

That's so true. I only realized this after being burned by these two pitfalls. Full position all-in is really a suicidal move. My classmate was liquidated just like that. Position management sounds simple, but it's really hard to do. Human weaknesses are too obvious. Following the trend is really much better than reckless trading. Now I only follow the trend and don't gamble on the bottom.

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