Having been in the industry for over ten years, I have seen too many people rush into the crypto space with the hope of "getting rich overnight," only to end up emotionally shattered by losses. A small dip causes panic selling, a slight rise gets them euphoric—these people are the textbook "ATM machines."

**Why are retail investors easily turned into "leeks"? Simply put, desire outpaces cognition.**

Many people's logic for buying coins is no different from gambling: place an order today, expect to double it tomorrow. Once prices stagnate or pull back, their mindset collapses instantly, and they feel like the whole world owes them money.

But the reality is: 99% of short-term price fluctuations in the crypto market are not driven by fundamentals but are purely emotional games. Bitcoin can plunge from 70,000 to 15,000 and then rebound to historical highs, not because of technical issues, but because the market swings wildly between extreme greed and extreme fear. Even more painfully, these emotional swings are exploited by market manipulators as tools to harvest leeks.

You’ve probably seen scenarios where a certain coin suddenly becomes extremely popular, with discussions erupting in the community. This is often a sign of a short-term top—why? Because everyone has already jumped in, and the only thing left is selling pressure. Data shows that after search interest peaks, there’s a high probability of a decline within the next 7 to 30 days.

**So, how to survive longer? You need some "counter-human" tough tactics.**

First tactic: execute mechanically, like a robot. My personal rule is to keep single-coin positions no more than 10%, and leverage no more than 5x. If floating losses reach 15%, cut the position. Sounds rigid? But the data speaks—low-frequency traders have an annualized return of about 18.5%, while frequent traders only get 11.4%, a significant gap.

Don’t be fooled by short-term volatility; be cold-blooded when necessary. Those who survive the longest are never the most active ones.