In the crypto world, making real money isn't about some secret formula; it's about doing the basics right.

I've seen too many people repeatedly lose money in the market. It's not that the market doesn't give opportunities; it's that they haven't figured out the market's temperament. The following 10 lessons are all lessons I've learned through trial and error—each one is earned with real money, no nonsense.

**1. Don't confuse luck with strength**
In a bull market, everyone looks like a stock god; only in a bear market do you see who's truly naked. Those who make money relying on luck will most likely be exposed by real strength.

**2. Reject FOMO, maintain your rhythm**
Chasing gains when prices go up, cutting losses when prices go down—this is the typical route for retail investors losing money. Opportunities are never lacking in the market; what’s always missing is your discipline.

**3. Position management > Timing trades**
Stop thinking about buying at the lowest point and selling at the highest. Stable position management and risk control are a hundred times more useful than trying to predict price movements.

**4. Think before accepting information, don’t follow blindly**
Market noise is always more than signals. Learn to distinguish what is a real signal and what is a trap for the naive. Independent thinking is your moat.

**5. Be patient and hold onto your beliefs**
Good projects like ETH and SOL need time to mature. Those who frequently change positions often miss the main upward wave. Willpower can sometimes be more important than vision.

**6. Sow in a bear market, harvest in a bull market**
Build positions gradually when the market is dull; gradually exit when the market is hot. Operating against human nature—this is the mindset of those who last long.

**7. Keep emergency funds, never go all-in**
Investing is just part of life; don’t let your account fluctuations determine your mood, and never bet all your assets.

**8. Keep learning, but don’t blindly follow anyone**
Markets evolve, and your understanding must keep up. Borrow ideas for reference, but don’t follow anyone blindly just because they call a trade.

**9. Record every trade and review regularly**
Understand where you won and why you lost. Trading data is your growth record.

**10. Living long is more important than short-term wealth**
There are always stories of overnight riches in crypto, but those who can sit at the table are always the ones with the best risk control.

These are not foolproof rules, just survival guides to help you avoid pitfalls. Stay grounded, think rationally, and only then can you become one of the few who can survive through cycles.