Having been involved in the crypto market for over a decade, I have witnessed countless stories of people rushing in with dreams of getting rich quickly, only to leave in disappointment. A recent case in my fan group last week reaffirmed a truth I’ve always believed: the core of making money in this market is not chasing highs and selling lows or digging for insider information, but rather following a set of seemingly "simple" yet highly effective discipline and self-control.

Three months ago, a fan approached me, saying his account balance was only $3,600, and he had lost confidence, asking if there was still hope. I didn’t recommend any specific coins—honestly, in this game, compared to "what to buy," "how to buy and manage risk" is the key to survival. I shared with him my three trading rules that I’ve been using for over five years, advising him to follow them for 90 days and give it a try. Last week, he posted a screenshot in the group: his account had grown to $30,000, more than eight times the original amount.

Many people enter the market with the same mindset: going all-in to flip the market. Putting all their bullets into one coin, believing that if they get it right, they can reach the sky in one step. But I’ve seen too many such cases—either they get shaken out by a wave of pullback or they get liquidated to zero.

The first step for my friend to turn things around was to split his $3,600 into three parts, each $1,200. This seemingly simple split actually changed the entire risk structure. It’s not about an all-in gambler mentality, but about giving each trade room to maneuver. The crypto market is highly volatile, but as long as each position is small enough, you can withstand normal market fluctuations without being forced to cut losses at the worst moment.

The logic here is quite simple: only by staying alive can you have the chance to make money.