Discipline is the ultimate safeguard.

Having been in this market for nearly eight years, I’ve watched many genius-level individuals gradually disappear from the crypto space. Those who often call themselves "market snipers" are usually gone within three years. Conversely, I, the one joked about by friends as "slow to react," have persisted with the simplest methods, not only surviving until now but also understanding how the freedom many seek actually comes about.

I always remember this saying: In such a highly volatile market, surviving longer is far more important than making quick money. Today, I’ll share my insights from these years. These seemingly simple principles require no technical complexity but are more effective than flashy indicator systems in helping you stand firm in the crypto world.

**The market is like tasting tea; you need to take it slow**

I have a habit—when judging whether the market is solid, I look at one standard: "Gradual rises don’t need to be rushed; sudden surges are usually dangerous."

A healthy upward trend usually looks like this: steadily climbing, even during corrections, holding onto key levels. Those sudden 20% spikes followed by sharp drops? Eight out of ten times, it’s the market manipulators cutting people off. Many get caught up in FOMO (fear of missing out), and in the end, they become the ones harvested by the sickle.

In reality, the market always offers opportunities; what’s truly lacking is patience. The crypto pace is so fast that those who can "step on the brakes" are the real winners. Those who make money understand—rather than trading every day, it’s better to wait for high-probability setups before taking action.

**The louder the information noise, the further you should stay**

Whenever I see a group where someone is shouting every day about "surely tenfold" or "if you don’t get on now, you’ll regret it," no matter how many profit screenshots they show, I turn away. Reliable projects don’t need brainwashing marketing to attract participants.

Crypto news is overwhelming, but most of it is just noise designed to drain your wallet. Recognizing people and situations, learning to filter out the unnecessary—this is itself a form of cultivation.