Crypto Survival Manual: Years of Experience Summarized, No Talk of Getting Rich Overnight, Only How to Survive and Make Money

In my years in the industry, from initial liquidation, anxiety, sleepless nights, to now stable profits with an annualized return of over 68%, the most profound realization is:
In the crypto world, first talk about “surviving,” then about “making money.”

Today’s article is dedicated to all friends still exploring the market. This is not a signal calling guide, but a calm, practical trading manual with survival as the top priority.

1. Prioritize Realizing Profits

Making money in crypto isn’t hard; the hard part is whether you have the ability to “take the money out.”

My personal discipline is:
For every additional 1,000U in the account, immediately withdraw 400U to the bank card.

The rest continues to roll over. You need to understand:
The profits in your account are floating gains; the real silver is in your bank account.

Don’t dream of “doubling in one wave,” most people lose their principal in the obsession of “earning a little more.”

3. Focus on Indicators, Keep Emotions Aside

Stop relying on “feelings” to trade—that’s a hallmark of retail traders.

I recommend using TradingView, focusing on these three indicator combinations:
• MACD
• RSI
• Bollinger Bands

Strategy:
• Only consider entering when at least two indicators give a same-direction signal
• Use the 1-hour chart for short-term trades, the 4-hour chart for trend judgment
• Avoid high-frequency cycles like 5-minute charts—they’re too easily misled by false signals

Example: Suppose you want to go long on ETH, at least see two consecutive 1-hour candles above the middle Bollinger Band, a MACD golden cross, then consider entering.

4. Set Stop-Losses “Alive”

Dead stop-losses are easily swept out, especially in high-volatility markets like crypto.

I suggest two methods:
1. When you have time to monitor, dynamically raise your stop-loss to protect profits
2. When busy, set a hard stop-loss, e.g., -3%, so you can avoid extreme market moves without watching

Stop-loss isn’t cowardice; it’s the bottom line for professional traders.

5. Weekly Fixed Withdrawals

I have a fixed habit: every Friday, withdraw 30% of profits to the account.

No matter the weekly gains or losses, as long as there’s profit, cash out a portion first. Stick to this routine, and after three months, you’ll find your account curve healthier and emotional fluctuations smaller.

This step can help you break the cycle of repeatedly hitting zero and starting over.

6. Know Your Red Lines, Reject High-Risk Operations

A few principles must be remembered:
• Leverage no more than 10x; beginners are advised to keep it between 3-5x
• No more than 3 trades per day; frequent trading = emotional loss of control
• Stay away from Dogecoin, Shitcoins, meme coins—high volatility, low value, all tools for “harvesting” retail investors
• Never borrow money to trade, no matter how confident you are

The most critical point:

Treat trading as a “profession,” not “gambling.”

Trade when it’s time to analyze the market, rest when it’s time to rest. Don’t stay up all night watching the charts, don’t chase highs or sell lows. What you want is long-term stability, not short-term hype.

It’s not that you can’t make money; it’s that you haven’t yet learned how to stand firm in the storm.

Once you have a complete set of stable, replicable, risk-controlled trading strategies—
You will realize:

The sense of security from consistent profits is far more valuable than sudden wealth.

If you also want to survive longer and walk steadier in the crypto world, remember this method, stick to it, and maybe you’re just one “true execution” away from a free life.