Want to survive long in this market? Instead of hoping for overnight riches, it's better to first master the basics.



First, the most common mistake beginners make is jumping into contracts and leverage right away. These can indeed amplify gains, but risks also multiply—losing can wipe out your efforts from a month ago. Therefore, avoid these high-risk operations early on and focus on spot trading.

Second, keep enough cash flow in hand. My advice is to keep at least 60% of your funds idle in your account—don't put everything in. This way, if the market presents opportunities or sudden risks, you'll have the space and flexibility to respond.

The third point: when choosing coins, you need good judgment. Instead of chasing short-term gains of small-cap coins, focus on leading tokens like BTC, ETH, SOL, and BNB. These are assets with sufficient liquidity and relatively stable ecosystems. While volatility exists, their fundamentals are unlikely to go out of control.

Fourth, establish your own trading rules and strictly follow them. Emotions are the biggest enemy in trading—greed when prices rise, panic when prices fall—this can easily lead to wrong decisions. Predefine your buy and sell logic and avoid changing your mind due to market fluctuations.

These are my key insights. If anyone has other ideas, feel free to add.
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NFTBlackHolevip
· 01-20 07:25
Honestly, spot trading is so much better than contracts. I lost three months' worth of earnings on a single contract... 60% idle funds is no joke. Countless times I've had to buy the dip using this money to save myself. Just hold BTC and ETH; for small-cap coins, unless you really understand the fundamentals, it's just gambling. Emotional control is the hardest to master. I keep wanting to chase gains and sell on dips.
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TopBuyerForevervip
· 01-17 07:48
Well said, it's all about this mindset. Only by being neither greedy nor impatient can you survive the bull market.
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GateUser-6bc33122vip
· 01-17 07:41
That's so true. I previously got liquidated because I impulsively played with leverage. Now, honestly focusing on spot trading is much more comfortable. To be honest, I didn't follow the 60% idle suggestion, but I have regretted it several times. I'll change next time. Top-tier coins are really stable. Chasing altcoins is just exhausting. Discipline is the hardest part. When I see the market, I just want to go all in. I have to write rules in my notebook and review them daily.
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LiquidationWizardvip
· 01-17 07:34
That's right... I have deep experience with the 60% idle portion, otherwise it's really easy to get stuck and lose everything. Really, accumulating slowly through spot trading is the way to go. I don't even touch futures leverage anymore. Chasing small coins is just gambling. It's better to be honest and hold top-tier coins with peace of mind.
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