The rules of the crypto world are actually very brutal — earning a lot doesn't make you the winner; surviving the longest does.

I entered the market in 2015. Back then, I had 50,000 yuan and was full of dreams of getting rich overnight. Three years later, I checked my account and only had 12,000 left. That feeling, to describe it as "heart-wrenching" is an understatement. But now? Ten years have passed, and my account has steadily stayed above 2 million.

What’s the secret to turning things around? It’s not luck, nor insider information. It’s a survival rule forged through countless losses.

Take tonight as an example. Global investors are waiting for the US election results, and market volatility is imminent. Ten years ago, I would have already gone all-in, betting on one direction — either making a fortune or losing everything. Now? I brew a cup of tea and watch quietly — when market uncertainty is at its highest, the smartest move is often to do nothing.

I’ve seen too much in these ten years. Three cycles of bull and bear markets, countless once-famous figures wiped out on the beach. The only common trait among those who survived: they embedded risk control into their bones.

**Mainstream coins are the moat; altcoins are just seasoning**

In my early days, I also played with various small coins, dreaming of tenfold gains. They would rise 50% during the day and fall 90% at night — this rollercoaster was exhausting. It wasn’t until later that I realized that truly stable profits come from sticking to BTC and ETH.

These mainstream coins may not have as exciting gains, but the advantage is: even if they perform poorly, they won’t die. Especially in black swan events like the US election, Bitcoin’s deep liquidity and strong resilience make it less vulnerable, while altcoins can be crushed in an instant.

**Position management is life**

No matter how good a coin is, you must control your position size. My current principle is simple: always leave enough room for maneuver, so that no matter how big the fluctuation, I won’t be killed.

That’s the secret to surviving long.