Last month, a fellow old crypto enthusiast I know quietly turned 500,000 yuan of principal into 48 million. He is 50 years old this year, settled in Shenzhen, and has not chased a hot trend for 6 years. He lives a particularly "Buddha-like" life: running a small design studio, no overtime, no socializing, with 2 properties—one for himself and one for his parents' retirement. Having been in the crypto circle for 6 years, he has never relied on so-called "big shots' signals" nor gambled on any air coins. Relying solely on a set of "not greedy, not impulsive" rules, he has nearly multiplied his principal by 100 times.

Today, I’ve organized his bottom-line experience. Compared to those flashy indicators, these "simple methods" might help you avoid many pitfalls in the crypto world: 【Six Survival Rules in Crypto | Remember Them, They’re More Useful Than Watching Hundreds of K-line Charts】

1. Slow gains with small dips ≠ weakness. Rapid rises and falls are what you should be wary of. The market gradually climbing with no correction exceeding 10% is likely a healthy trend; conversely, a sudden 20% surge followed by a quick drop is probably the main players "cutting losses" quickly. Don’t follow the herd.

2. The more aggressively someone calls out a coin, the more you should stay away. If someone in a group constantly shouts "10x guaranteed" or "missed the boat," no matter how many profit screenshots they post, don’t touch it. Truly valuable projects don’t rely on "brainwashing marketing" to attract people.

3. Only invest 30% of your principal into any position. Never go all-in. Even if you are very optimistic about a coin, only allocate up to 30% of your total assets. Keep the remaining 70% for extreme market conditions. Those who are fully invested risk being completely wiped out with just one dip.

4. Take 50% of your profits first. Lock in gains before continuing. Whether your investment doubles or triples, transfer half of the profits out first. The rest can stay in play. Crypto markets change rapidly; today’s unrealized gains can turn into losses tomorrow.

5. Don’t invest in coins you don’t understand, no matter how hot they are. Avoid new concepts like DeFi, NFT, AI… New trends emerge constantly. Don’t follow the crowd just because "everyone is making money." If you don’t understand how they make money, you’re likely just a "bag holder." No matter how good the market looks, some people will lose money; no matter how bad it is, some will profit. Your true limit is never luck but your willingness to wait for "stability."