Want to survive longer in this market? The key is one word: discipline.

Two months ago, a friend came to me, voice trembling. He said he lost over fifty thousand dollars by chasing trends, and now he only has 4,600 USDT left — his last principal. At that moment, he called it his "last gamble."

Now I can tell you, not only did that money hold up, but it also steadily grew to over two hundred thousand. It’s not luck, nor some mysterious technical indicator — it’s simply because he adopted a set of survival strategies.

**Divide and Conquer, Don’t All-In**

I told him to split the 4,600 USDT into ten parts, each 460 USDT. Only use one part at a time to trade. If you make a profit? Take profits at 20%-30%, don’t be greedy. If you lose? Hit the stop-loss and walk away — a "finger-sized" damage at most.

Too many newbies try to turn things around with one big shot, only to fall deeper into the trap. I’ve seen too many cases of people being wiped out due to chaotic positions and obsession with high leverage.

**Four Iron Rules to Survive**

**First, stop-loss is your seatbelt.** "Waiting for a rebound" is the biggest trap for beginners. The rule is simple: never lose more than 5% on a single trade. Exit when hit the stop-loss. Don’t gamble against the market. Trading isn’t about winning every time, but about winning as much as possible while staying alive. Stop-loss is your lifeline — it prevents emotional trading from causing unlimited losses.

**Second, shut down after three consecutive losses.** After three losing trades in a row, turn off and take a break. When the market is chaotic, trading more only increases the risk of losses. Opportunities are always there, but your capital is only one set.

**Third, high leverage is poison.** My advice is to stay away from high leverage. 1x or 2x leverage is much safer, giving you room to make mistakes. 10x leverage? That’s like dancing on the edge of a cliff.

**Fourth, record keeping is crucial.** Document every trade — entry reasons, stop-loss points, target prices, actual results. Review at the end of the month, identify patterns, and optimize your strategy. Most people lose money not because of one or two mistakes, but because they keep repeating the same errors.

That’s why, in just two months, 4,600 USDT can grow into over two hundred thousand. It’s not genius trading, but having discipline, following rules, and surviving.