Why do some people frequently get liquidated in the crypto world? To put it simply, most people lose not because of market movements, but because of their mindset.

Recently, I helped a friend turn 1200 USDT into 50,000 USDT, all without a single liquidation. This is not luck, but a method that can be followed. In the crypto space, the competition is not about how precise your technical analysis is; the real test is two words: wisdom. Wisdom is reflected in surviving long enough.

**First, learn to divide your positions—this is the first step to survival**

Everyone who goes all-in on a trade eventually becomes market "fertilizer." My approach is to split the principal into three accounts for management: The first (40%) is for intraday trading, focusing on one opportunity per day, taking profits and then exiting, avoiding greed; the second (40%) is for swing trading, possibly holding for ten days or half a month, but once you act, aim for big moves; the third (20%) is for bottom-fishing, serving as insurance—no matter how bad things get, don’t touch it.

The logic is simple: if you lose your life, what’s the point of turning things around?

**Second, learn to wait—90% of the market is noise**

Most of the time in crypto is sideways consolidation. Frequent traders are just paying platform fees. The truly smart move is to stay put. When there’s no trend, rest; once a trend is established, enter precisely. When profits exceed 20%, lock in 30%—money in your pocket is real money. Experts might only trade five or six times a year, but each trade can support two or three months of living.

**Finally, set strict rules for yourself—use systems to combat emotions**

Retail investors’ biggest enemies are their own greed and fear. You must set rules: a 2% stop-loss—sell when hit, no bargaining; a 4% take-profit—reduce position and lock in gains, don’t chase the highest point; never add to a losing position—averaging down is digging your own grave.

The essence of making money is to let your funds grow automatically under established rules, not to be dragged around by emotions.

From 1200 to 50,000, the core is this: first lock in the risk, then let the profits run. When the altcoin market heats up, only those with a plan can truly make money.