No matter how much you earn in the crypto world, if you can't withdraw it, everything is just empty talk.

I've witnessed too many painful experiences around me due to "account freezes and bank card locks."

For example, a friend of mine multiplied his funds by ten times, excitedly prepared to withdraw, but his card was frozen. Customer service only told him "suspected of assisting in an investigation," and then he didn't get back a single penny for three months.

He wasn't involved in any illegal activities or money laundering; he just had the wrong method of withdrawal. It sounds far away from us, but 90% of people could fall into this trap.

Those regrets you might encounter:

Buying coins OTC, stepping into the dark money chain, and getting caught in the crossfire.

Transferring large amounts immediately after arrival; the system determines you are cashing out and freezes your account.

Mixing main cards with crypto transactions; when a card is frozen, your life is paralyzed as well.

How to avoid these pitfalls? Remember these five rules:

Prioritize mainstream platforms: Large platforms like Binance and OKX have stricter risk control, making withdrawals relatively safe.

Minimize USDT withdrawals: USDT is a focus for risk control; it's better to convert it to BTC or ETH before withdrawing to avoid risks.

Use a dedicated card; don’t use your main card: Prepare a secondary card from a local bank solely for deposits and withdrawals, and avoid mixing it with your main card.

Don’t rush to transfer after arrival: After the funds arrive, it's best to wait more than 24 hours before transferring them out to avoid "fast transfer" risk control.

Avoid strange times for transactions: Try to withdraw during weekdays from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM; staggering your withdrawals is safer.

What to do if your card is frozen?

Don’t panic, observe for three days; it may be a system misjudgment.

Contact the bank to confirm the freezing department and the reason.

Prepare your on-chain records, transfer screenshots, and chat records; proactively cooperate and explain that you are a legitimate trader.

The most important point:

Every penny you earn counts as truly earned only if you can withdraw it safely.