Making money in the crypto world is hard, losing money is easy— but the real danger is never market volatility itself, but human nature's loss of control during extreme conditions.

Having been involved in crypto trading for nearly ten years, I've seen too many stories. Some have become overnight millionaires and are now just talk, while others disappeared completely after going all in once. What I want to share now isn't some lofty theory, but the "clumsy methods" that those who truly survive are secretly using—call them clumsy, but in fact, they are exactly what market makers fear most that retail investors will learn.

**Why have those who shouted "Go all in" every day disappeared?**

Most of the accounts that used to be the loudest in the community, shouting signals every day, are now long gone. In contrast, those who don't talk much and quietly follow their own methods not only survived in the crypto world but also enjoy a decent quality of life. The difference is here—one is driven by emotion, the other protected by discipline.

**First taboo: Don’t enter the market during emotional peaks**

Have you ever experienced this scene—an exchange’s K-line skyrockets, messages flood the group chat like crazy, everyone shouting "Buy the dip!", and in an instant, FOMO takes over. Your finger is already hovering over the confirm button. This is the source of 90% of retail investors’ losses.

When the screen is full of positive news and everyone is hyping a certain coin, it’s actually the perfect time for big funds to quietly offload at high prices. The real opportunity often appears in the opposite situation—when you don’t want to open the app, and the community is so quiet you can hear the wind.

The May 2022 LUNA collapse is a living lesson. At that time, the market was full of despair, news was overwhelmingly negative, but those who dared to build positions in mainstream coins like BTC and ETH at the bottom later caught rebounds of over 50%. They weren’t smarter—they simply didn’t follow the herd.

**Second taboo: Don’t bet your life on a single coin**

How crazy is the volatility in crypto? A single-day drop of over 50% is no longer news. I’ve seen too many people put all their assets into one coin, only to be wiped out overnight by a sudden event or policy change. That’s not investing—that’s gambling.

True risk control isn’t about finding the perfect coin, but never putting all your chips in one basket. My own years of practice follow a "three-three" allocation:

- 30% in stablecoins (to maintain liquidity and mental stability)
- 30% in mainstream coins (mainly BTC and ETH, representing market fundamentals)
- 40% diversified into 3 to 5 potential coins (to bear risk and seek growth)

This ratio isn’t made up out of thin air; it’s been validated through multiple full cycles. The core logic is: don’t bet on a single coin, hedge risks with a diversified portfolio, and keep enough cash on hand for dips or stop-losses.

**Third taboo: Don’t be fooled by stories of "guaranteed rise"**

The crypto world is never short of stories—new exchange listings, major upgrades, big institutional backing. These stories sound good, but a story doesn’t equal a price increase. Many seemingly perfect "guaranteed rise" narratives turn into traps for bagholders once they hit the trading market.

Learn to ask yourself three questions: Has the current price already reflected this positive news? Is market sentiment overly optimistic? If the positive news is already priced in but the price hasn’t moved, can I handle that?

**What do those who survive do**

In summary, those who truly thrive in crypto share a few common traits:

1. They have a clear understanding of market cycles and don’t bet everything on any single phase.

2. They treat emotional management as part of trading, spending more time on it than analyzing candlestick charts.

3. They follow discipline more diligently than chasing quick profits.

4. They always prepare cash for the worst-case scenario.

None of these are secrets or black tech; they are the most straightforward risk management and mindset control. But because they are so simple, most people look down on them, and in the end, they get educated by the market.

The competition in crypto isn’t ultimately about technology or information, but about human nature. Those who can resist FOMO, stick to discipline, and admit their ignorance usually survive the longest and do the best.