Everyone who has been in the crypto market knows that the dream of getting rich quick often ends in disappointment. What truly allows someone to survive long-term? It's not luck, but the ability to stay alive.

Last year, a young guy came to me with only $1,800 in his pocket. He didn't waste time and directly said, "I want to learn something real." I've seen too many beginners with stars in their eyes, losing everything within three months. But this guy was different. In just three months, he turned $1,800 into $80,000, and he never experienced a margin call.

This isn't talent; it's the implementation of three survival rules I summarized from my blood, sweat, and lessons learned.

**First Rule: Position Sizing, not an option, but a lifeline**

I looked at him and said, position sizing isn't optional—it's essential. Many people start out going all-in, unable to sleep when prices rise, staring at the charts when they fall, wanting to smash their phones.

I divided his $1,800 into three parts: $600 for day trading (at most one trade per day, do nothing if unsure), $600 for swing trading (never trade when the trend isn't clear), and the remaining $600 quietly resting. Later, during a sudden market plunge, this strategy allowed him to exit safely. The volatility in crypto can wipe out those unprepared; holding full positions at any time is like gambling with your life.