If I could go back three years and say a few words to myself just after registering a Gate account, I would say these five sentences:

First: Invest with spare money.
Don't borrow money, don't max out your credit cards, don't mortgage your rent. The volatility in the crypto world is unmatched by any traditional financial product—you think you can handle a 50% drawdown, but when your account really loses half, most people can't withstand it. Investing with spare funds is the prerequisite for surviving in the market.

Second: Don't start with derivatives right away.
I know you're jealous when you see others posting hundredfold gains. But those who share such screenshots won't tell you how many times they've blown their positions. Honestly start with spot trading, learn to read candlesticks, analyze trading volume, understand funding rates, run a demo account for three months before considering derivatives.

Third: Don't trust "signal providers."
Most of the people in groups posting profit screenshots every day are either editing images or trading on demo accounts. Truly consistent profitable traders don't have time to call trades in groups. Make your own judgments and take responsibility for your trades.

Fourth: Allocate most of your assets to BTC and ETH.
Altcoins do have explosive potential, but the risk of losing everything is also very high. I've seen too many people chase hot coins, make several times their investment, then pour everything in, only to lose their principal. A reasonable allocation is: 70% in BTC and ETH, and the rest to gamble on other coins.

Fifth: Learn to hold cash.
You don't need to trade every day. When you don't understand the market, putting USDT into Gate's financial products to earn interest is also a form of profit. Missing opportunities doesn't cost money, but making wrong trades definitely does.

Finally, I want to tell all newcomers: this market never lacks stories of overnight wealth, but there are even more lessons from overnight poverty. Take it slow, be steady, and live longer. Good luck. #我的Gate交易时刻