I only have a little over 10,000 yuan in hand and want to survive through a full cycle in the crypto world. It's not luck or fancy tricks that will get you there. The only thing that can truly save you is one rule: don't die halfway through.

I've seen too many people with their minds full of overnight riches, only to have their accounts wiped out in two or three months. Those who turn small funds into large accounts are never geniuses or master traders; they simply make fewer fatal mistakes than others. I've used this approach for several years, and many people around me are also using it. The results aren't spectacular, but the key is that it can be executed long-term.

**Step 1: Only trade coins that are already trending upward**

Don't try to guess the bottom, and don't expect to catch the news perfectly. Just look at the daily chart for one signal—MACD golden cross. The best scenario is when the golden cross appears above the zero line. If not, as long as the trend has already turned upward near the zero line, that's acceptable. The purpose of this method is to filter out coins still in decline and to establish a basic defense line.

**Step 2: Use a single moving average for all decisions**

Keep it simple—just look at the daily moving average. The rule is straightforward: if the price is above the moving average, hold; if it breaks below, exit. No need for extra conditions, explanations, or debates about why to sell. Your goal here is to avoid big mistakes, not to prove how smart you are.

**Step 3: Entry and exit must be disciplined**

Before entering, check only two indicators: Is the price above the daily moving average? Has the volume increased at the same time (look at the average volume line)? Only when both are satisfied do you increase your position.

The exit rules should be pre-set and then mechanically executed: if the price rises by 40 points, sell one-third of your position; if it rises to 80 points, sell another third; if it falls below the daily moving average, clear all remaining positions. This isn't a reactionary move; it's a predetermined rule.

**Step 4: Stop-loss doesn't need a reason**

If the price falls below the daily moving average, close your position the next day. Don't look at news, don't be influenced by market sentiment, and don't hope for a rebound. Luck can happen, but one lucky break can ruin your entire system.

What if you miss this wave? Wait until the price reclaims the moving average before re-entering. It's that simple. Opportunities in the crypto market are always there; the key is to have bullets ready for the next one.

Honestly, this strategy isn't clever at all—it's even a bit "dumb." But because it's simple enough, it doesn't easily get distorted, it isn't easily driven by emotions, and it helps prevent you from destroying yourself.

In crypto, it's never about who makes money fastest, but who can stay at the table. The market is always there, as long as you first survive.