The market candlestick at 3 a.m. still flickers, but my gaze no longer follows each candle's sway. Another sleepless night, watching the sky lighten, I rub my sore eyes. If this scene had happened seven years ago, I would have been anxious to the point of insomnia. Now, I feel more at peace—not because there are zeros in my account, but because I finally understand this iron law: in the crypto market, surviving longer is worth a hundred times more than making quick profits.

Seven years ago, I was still holding a stable government job, brainwashed by the myth of instant wealth. At that time, my account peaked at $12 million, walking with confidence, truly believing I was the chosen one. Only now do I realize that was just the arrogance of the blind.

From the joy of doubling my account, to the despair of losing $8 million in an instant, and then to risking everything to recover $10 million—behind this curve are mortgage contracts on two houses, my wife’s resolute back, and my father’s face aging overnight.

**"What is the secret to surviving?"** Many ask. The answer is actually simple: what allows you to survive through bull and bear markets is never luck, but discipline ingrained in your blood.

In the 2022 LUNA chain explosion, I saw a friend lose all his capital within three days due to chasing highs and selling lows, wiping out two years of gains. He cried and asked, "My direction was clearly right, why did I still lose?" I could only tell him, "The market doesn’t care how right you think you are; it only cares whether you can survive to see tomorrow’s sun."

The cruelty of the crypto market exceeds everyone’s imagination. Historical data is right in front of us—each cycle, most people are forced out. Not because they lack analysis skills, but because they lack the most fundamental things: risk awareness and discipline.

In these seven years, the first lesson I learned is: always leave a backup for the worst-case scenario. The second lesson is: greed and fear are two sides of the same coin; both can destroy you. The most important third lesson—live long enough, and the opportunity to make money will naturally come knocking.