Trading in the crypto space ultimately boils down to a vitality contest — it’s not about who makes money the fastest, but who survives the longest.

I have witnessed too many bloody cases. People who see the right direction get kicked off before the main upward wave; those who had a chance to ride a 50% big move, but rush to exit after only a 10% gain, only to watch the market continue upward; or more painfully, some start to aggressively add positions after a few points of decline, only to see their accounts wiped out in a single spike.

The root cause isn’t market intuition being off, but a lack of rhythm, planning, and disciplined execution. Those who rely on luck to place trades will ultimately be wiped out by their lack of strength.

**The three most ruthless market harvests**

The first and most pitiful group: those who take a small profit and run. Bitcoin just started, they make a quick buck for a meal, then rush to close their position, only to watch the market soar while they’re left with nothing but regret. This isn’t caution; it’s a narrow perspective.

The second and most dangerous group: those who buy the dip, sinking deeper and deeper. Knowing the boat is leaking but still adding people until the black swan arrives, and everything is destroyed in an instant.

The third and most regrettable group: those who have the right direction but lose due to volatility. The market never rises in a straight line; 5% to 10% corrections are as common as drinking water. Many can withstand losses but can’t hold onto profits; a small shake is enough to knock them out.

All these issues stem from the same fundamental problem: no trading system, relying solely on intuition.

**How surviving traders think**

True contract traders think completely differently — they are like hunters, observing and waiting most of the time, only striking decisively at the critical moment.

I know an experienced trader who went from 2000U to 500,000U. His core principles are threefold: know when to enter, know how to hold the position, and most importantly, understand when to cut losses. It sounds simple, but less than 1% can actually do it.