Discipline is far more important than prediction; playing the long game is the prerequisite for making money.

Whenever I hear sayings like "In the crypto world, one day is like a year in the real world," I shake my head. Having analyzed this industry for years, I’ve seen too many newcomers chasing quick profits, dreaming of getting rich overnight, only to lose everything in the end. Today, I want to share a real case from a friend—she just started working not long ago, used only 500U (about a month’s salary) as initial capital, and in a month and a half, grew it to 900U, never once liquidating a position prematurely.

How did she do it? One word: caution.

**While others pursue huge profits, she chooses steady growth**

There’s never a shortage of legends about overnight riches in the crypto world; what’s lacking are rational players who can sustain profits. According to data, over 80% of contract traders new to the scene blow up their accounts due to high leverage; over 60% of newcomers, afraid of missing out, chase the market and get caught at high levels.

My friend’s approach? Completely the opposite. She only invests about 10-20U per position, far below 10% of her principal. This controls the absolute risk of each trade and keeps her mind clear, preventing her from losing her composure during market swings.

The real wisdom in crypto is simple: survive, and you win. Research shows that those who strictly follow risk control discipline have a survival rate that jumps from less than 20% to nearly 70% after three years.

**Her summary of the "cautious" investment three essentials**

**1. Position Management: Small is better**

Her capital is only about one month’s salary, and she ensures that even if she loses it all, her daily life won’t be affected. This is the iron rule for conservative investors: use only spare money, never touch living expenses.

Each time she opens a position, she invests no more than 10% of her total capital, sometimes even less. Looks slow? That’s the key—because of this discipline, she’s able to survive time and again, allowing compound interest to work.

**2. Stop-loss enforcement: Feelings can’t replace rules**

Many know they should set stop-losses, but struggle to execute them. My friend is different; she treats stop-loss as an essential daily routine, like eating and sleeping. Once she sets the stop-loss level, she enforces it without bargaining.

She once said something that left a deep impression: "People who can’t bear to cut losses will ultimately be unable to bear losing their entire account." It’s not just talk; it’s a truth repeatedly validated in the market.

**3. Mindset management: Making money is not the goal**

This may sound paradoxical, but survival is the top priority. She never calculates how much she might earn in a day, but asks herself, "Did I violate my rules today?" Over the long term, such people tend to make more money.

**Why do most people fail to do this?**

Honestly, this approach isn’t glamorous. No thrill of quick riches, no excitement of doubling your money overnight. But because of that, most people can’t stick to it. People prefer hearing stories of luck and fortune, rather than learning the discipline of ordinary traders.

Opportunities are abundant in the market; what’s lacking is patience and self-discipline. If you’re still risking half your account on a single trade, ask yourself: can you afford to lose it all? If not, it’s time to learn my friend’s "timid" philosophy.