After years of crypto trading, I've seen many people enter the market and many leave. Recently, a friend asked how to survive longer and earn more steadily in this market. Today, I want to share some insights I've gained over the years.

When your capital is small, it's better to wait than to trade frequently. With less than 100,000 yuan, catching one main upward wave each year is enough; there's really no need to chase highs with full positions. Your understanding determines how much you can earn—practice your mindset and courage in a demo account first. Losing in a demo doesn't matter, but a single failure in a real account might mean being out of the market for a long time.

Don't rush to celebrate when good news arrives. The first day of a gap up is often the best time to sell, and good news can quickly turn into bad news. A week before holidays, proactively reducing or even completely clearing your positions has been a consistent rule over the years.

The core of long-term trading is to always be prepared with cash—sell high, buy low, and operate cyclically. Short-term traders should watch trading volume and chart patterns; only active targets are worth engaging, while quiet ones should be avoided. When a decline accelerates, rebounds can happen quickly; when the decline is slow, rebounds tend to be sluggish.

From a technical perspective, look at 15-minute K-line charts combined with KDJ indicators to find good buy and sell points. But don’t try to master all methods—focusing on a few strategies and becoming proficient is much better than knowing a little about everything. The most important point: if you buy wrong, admit it immediately, cut losses, and protect your capital—that's the fundamental way to survive in this market.