As new traders are driven away by margin calls and insomnia, some veteran traders who persist begin to reflect: what is the key to surviving in the crypto world?

Honestly, only those who can survive in the crypto market have the qualification to talk about profits.

A trader once shared his experience—by refining a set of methodologies repeatedly, he now maintains an annualized return of over 150%. The secret isn’t going all-in or gambling on market moves, but recognizing trends and executing with discipline.

This methodology is more of a life-saving guide than just signal calling for struggling traders:

**1. Choosing the right trading window is crucial**
During the day, news is everywhere, longs and shorts are fighting, and market volatility is intense. Opportunities with clear trends and less noise usually appear after 9 PM, when European and American markets take over.

**2. Take profits and secure them**
When the account shows a floating profit of $2000, withdraw $800 to your bank account. Because the money you withdraw is real cash, while the remaining on the platform is just numbers on the screen. Too many people aim to double their $10,000 profit, but a retracement can wipe out the principal instantly.

**3. Let the data speak, and trust your analysis over feelings**
Feelings are the killer in crypto. Use the standard trio on TradingView—MACD, RSI, Bollinger Bands. Only act when at least two signals align. Check the 1-hour chart for short-term performance, and the 4-hour chart for trend direction. Don’t focus on the noise of the 5-minute chart.

**4. Be flexible with stop-losses**
If you can monitor the market, dynamically move your stop-loss upward. If not, set a fixed 3% stop-loss order. Stop-loss isn’t shameful; it’s your ticket to staying alive.

**5. Weekly withdrawals are a habit**
Every Friday, consistently transfer 30% of your profits to your bank account. Stick to this for three months, and you’ll find yourself breaking free from the cycle of profit and loss, repeatedly resetting to zero.

**6. Remember these red lines**
Leverage should not exceed 10x; beginners should keep it between 3x and 5x. Limit yourself to three trades per day; more can lead to losing control. Stay away from obvious pump-and-dump schemes. Never trade with borrowed money.

**Core understanding:** Trading is a profession, not gambling. Maintain a routine—watch the charts when it’s time, shut down when it’s over; take profits and exit, stop when losses hit. Don’t stay up late, chase the highs, or fantasize.

If you can truly hold on for three months, you’ll realize that consistent profits are far more valuable than overnight riches. The problem is often not about not making money, but about not being able to keep what you’ve earned.

Whether you can go home in glory at the end of the year depends first on whether you can survive until then.