In the crypto world, you've probably heard stories of starting with small amounts and eventually earning six figures. But are these successes really just luck and "all-in" bets? Not quite.

I've interacted with many traders, and those who truly grow their accounts share a common trait—they never believe in overnight riches and are instead somewhat "conservative" when it comes to risk management.

**The core secret is actually simple: distinguish clearly between what is principal and what is profit that can be risked for a shot.**

For example, when the account starts to show profits, immediately withdraw the principal or part of the gains. The remaining profit is the real "battle fund." This way, even if you make a wrong call, you only lose the gains, and the principal remains safe. The mindset is completely different.

Adding positions also requires strategy. When the trend is clear enough, gradually position along the trend with low leverage, moving the stop-loss upward as profits grow; if the market is consolidating, take profits when appropriate and avoid being "taught a lesson" by swings; during extreme dips, take small positions to catch rebounds—bottom fishing? Wait for more confirmed signals.

**Most people fail for the same reason: greed for profits and reluctance to cut losses.** A deep retracement can wipe out all previous gains, throwing away all the effort.

Traders who can turn small amounts into large ones never rely on every single trade winning. Their focus is always on "max drawdown control," "discipline execution," and "repeated validation." It may seem dull, but it’s the most effective long-term wealth accumulation path.

Opportunities in the crypto space are indeed plentiful, but the prerequisite is—**you must first survive until the real opportunity arrives.**