The cryptocurrency world has been around for more than ten years, and looking back, this journey hasn't been easy. When I first entered the space, my capital was limited, completely relying on impulse and fantasy. I once dreamed of getting rich overnight, but it took ten years of ups and downs for me to understand that true wealth comes from deep understanding and execution, not luck.

For small funds to turn around, it's not about luck, but about understanding and execution. Here are six iron rules I have summarized from my ten years of experience:

First, give up the "gambling nature". Stop thinking about "getting rich overnight" and remember the "miracle of compound interest". Turning 10,000 into 1 million is not about one-time hundredfold returns, but about steadily doubling your investment. Break down big goals into small ones, taking it one step at a time.

Second, protect your principal as if it were your life. The biggest advantage of small funds is flexibility, while the disadvantage is a low margin for error. Before each operation, you must calculate the worst-case loss; a single loss must not exceed 10% of your total capital. Only by preserving your principal can you have the chance to continue fighting.

Third, position during bear markets, harvest during bull markets. When the fear and greed index is below 20, I will use 80% of my funds to regularly buy Bitcoin. Although the increase is "slow", it is your most stable aircraft carrier, helping you to keep up steadily when the bull market arrives.

Fourth, use your "bullets" wisely. Use 20% of your funds to look for 3-5 potential projects (such as DePIN, RWA, AI, etc.), building positions in batches and researching deeply. Stay away from MEME coins and air coins; their risks are too high, and you might not only fail to profit but also get dragged down.

Fifth, selling in a bull market is an art. Selling in a bull market is equally crucial; set progressive profit-taking points (3x, 5x, 8x), and sell 1/3 of your holdings at each target, converting profits back into Bitcoin or stablecoins. Never try to catch the last penny, and don't let greed ruin you.

Sixth, investing is for a better life. In each cycle, you should withdraw part of the profits to improve your life. No amount of numbers is anything more than figures on a balance sheet; the real profit is the part that allows you to live a better life.

The ten-year cycle has made me realize: the most precious thing in the cryptocurrency world is not short-term windfalls, but the ability to survive in the long term. As long as you are still at the table, there is always the next opportunity. Patience is more important than cleverness, risk control is more important than returns, and staying alive is the most important of all.

I used to stumble around in the dark alone, but now I hold the light in my hands. The light is always on.