$BTC 8 Years Rolling in Crypto, I Understand That: To Make Money, First You Must Stay Alive

Anyone who has been in the crypto market long enough will realize a harsh truth:

90% losses are not due to poor analysis, but because of the inability to control risk and emotions.

Some people cut losses every day – cutting losses, while others panic and exit trades at the first sign of profit, ultimately just watching the market run.

I used to be like that.

8 years in crypto, the amount I 'paid tuition' is enough to buy several cars. But those costly experiences helped me derive 3 'survival' principles, thanks to which even in chaotic market phases, I still trade calmly – profitably – without panic.

Below is the entire thought system.

Principle 1: Diversify Capital – Never Let One Order Determine Your Fate

My biggest mistake in the early years was going all-in because of 'a strong feeling'.

Just one strong market shake, all results of many months can vanish in minutes.

After many painful experiences, I set an unwavering rule:

Total capital is always divided into 5 parts, each part a maximum of 20%.

Even if the setup looks 'as beautiful as a painting', even if the signals are 'as clear as a textbook', I never break this ratio.

Why?

One wrong order cannot destroy the entire account

The mindset is always in a controllable state

Always have ammo to handle unexpected situations

More importantly, each capital portion has a stop-loss point available before entering the order, so even if the worst-case scenario occurs, the total account remains safe.

👉 The feeling of safety in trading does not come from correct predictions, but from knowing exactly how much I will lose if I am wrong.

Principle 2: Do Not Trade Based on Emotions – Only Enter When Many Signals Agree

I never enter a trade just because 'the price looks good' or 'I have a feeling the market is about to rise'.

To get me to invest, there must be multiple confirming indicators at the same time.

Initial Entry Conditions

MACD creates a golden cross in the low zone

The fast line is above the slow line for at least 1 hour

Histogram turns red and increases gradually

Trading volume improves, not a weak bounce

There are days when I sit and look at the chart for 3–4 hours just to wait, because the MACD just touched and separated – that is a false signal.

Not entering early helps me avoid many unnecessary losing trades.

Timing to Increase Position

RSI falls below 30 (oversold)

Price touches or is near the lower Bollinger Band

The lower band is not decisively broken

Wait for RSI to return above 35 to confirm the bounce

Only when all these conditions appear, do I add the second position.

👉 It's not about entering a lot to make money, but about entering at the right time.

Principle 3: Volatility Cannot Kill You – Only Panic Can Kill You

The fifth day of a trading cycle, the market unexpectedly drops sharply overnight.

Temporary profits are withdrawn, the chat group is in chaos:

“Should I run away?”

“Has the trend broken?”

I do not look at PnL, I only look at the structure:

MACD is still above the 0 axis, no death cross yet

Price is supported by the Bollinger Band midline

RSI has not fallen into breakdown state

When the structure is not broken, I do nothing.

Then, when the MACD begins to show the red histogram again and the RSI exits the oversold zone, I add the third position, slowly pulling profits back.

👉 Traders lose not because the market is volatile, but because they do not have clear standards to make decisions.

The Most Important Principle: The Exit Plan is More Important than the Entry Plan

Most traders lose money not because they entered wrong, but because they fail to exit at the right time.

I always prepare the profit-taking map before trading:

Near the first target → take 30%

Approaching the resistance zone → take an additional 40%

Keep 30% to follow the trend

When:

MACD histogram begins to contract

RSI approaches the 65–70 zone

Momentum weakens

I exit according to the plan, without hesitation, without regret.

Even if the price increases a bit more later, I still feel comfortable, because I earn money with discipline, not luck.

Conclusion: Crypto Is Not for Those Who Want to Get Rich Quickly

What I share here is not the holy grail, nor is it investment advice.

That is:

Risk management thinking

How to survive long-term

Experience traded for a lot of money and many sleepless nights

Before each trade, ask yourself:

If wrong, how much will I lose?

Can I withstand that loss?

Or am I betting because of my emotions?

👉 In crypto, those who survive long enough have the opportunity to get rich.

Cre: blogtienso