Ten years of ups and downs in the crypto sea, and the deepest realization is actually very simple: surviving is more important than anything else.

I am a veteran who has been navigating this market for over ten years. I still remember when I first entered the circle, carrying $20,000 in my pocket, thinking the market was just a cash machine. But after a few operations, I was taught a lesson. The worst time nearly wiped out my account. That sweaty-palmed, restless night feeling, I still can't forget.

Later, I realized that in the crypto world, what can truly keep you on the ground and grinding is never small losses, but one or two "not thinking things through" full-position trades. Especially for newcomers who have less than $10,000, but are always dreaming of reaching the top in one step. Excited for two or three days, making a few aggressive trades, confidence soaring, then a single bearish candle can turn your account upside down.

What I want to share this time are a few strategies that help me survive longer amid turbulent waves. They are not secret recipes for overnight riches, but perhaps they can help you avoid some pitfalls.

**First Trick: Add an insurance strap to your position**

"Going all-in" sounds exciting, but it's the fastest way to die. I've seen too many people in a bull market possessed by FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), rushing all-in, only to be overwhelmed when the market slightly retraces.

My strict rule now is: never fire all your bullets at once.

How do I do this specifically? I divide my funds into three parts.

**First part (50%)** is the core position, only investing in assets I truly understand and have researched thoroughly—like Bitcoin and Ethereum, which have real vitality. This part is for building a long-term base, and while there will be fluctuations, I can sleep peacefully.

**Second part (30%)** is allocated to a few potential coins with real application scenarios and future imagination space, but each position is strictly controlled within 5% of the total funds. The benefit of this approach is that even if one promising direction suddenly crashes, the account won't be wiped out.

**Third part (20%)** is for new projects and trial-and-error maneuvers. This part is always ready; when good opportunities appear, I participate. Even if I get caught in a trap, it won't affect the big picture.

The core logic of this division is simple: you're not lacking opportunities to make money, you're just too eager to become rich overnight. Give yourself time, give the market time, survive long enough, and the opportunities to profit will naturally come knocking.