Survival Rules in Crypto: The Profit Logic of Not Being Greedy or Impulsive Lessons from 8 Years in the Game
Building wealth in crypto isn’t luck. It’s the result of systemization, discipline, and psychological mastery.
Here’s how I turned my first $10M in 1.5 years — and scaled exponentially faster in each bull cycle after that. 75% of my profits came in just the last 6 months. Why? Because I had a system — and I respected it.
1. Avoid the Contract Trap (The Silent Killer) Leverage trading is a zero-sum game. In 8 years, I’ve never seen anyone win consistently on contracts. Short-term wins vanish to long-term losses. The real winners? The exchanges — they profit off your fear, greed, and fees.
Truth: • 99% of contract trading “success stories” = survivor bias • Leverage doesn’t build wealth — it destroys it My Rule: Quit leverage = Quit financial suicide
2. The Life-or-Death Zone for Spot Traders
Position Management Logic: • Lightly stuck (<50% loss): Average down + ride trend up = potential exit • Heavily stuck: Wait for next cycle (2–4 years), no shortcuts Core Survival Rule: Sell when the crowd screams bullish. Go to cash before divergence.
Most retail traders lose because: • They take profits too early in the bull run • Re-enter too late, driven by FOMO My Rule: Set a non-negotiable exit target (e.g. +120%). After that — FULL cash-out. Ignore the noise about “10x potential.”
3. Timing is 80% of the Game Crypto spends: • 70% in chop • 20% declining • Only 10% in real uptrends
If you’re learning during the bull market — you’re already too late.
Discipline > Emotion System > Hype Guidance > Guesswork
Final Words: The only way to win long-term in crypto? Respect the cycle. Master your mind. Build your system. Then let the market do the work.
