I'm Brother Yi. I've been in the crypto market for many years, experiencing margin calls and pitfalls. Now I survive solely by these three life-saving rules.

To be honest, I don't believe those fancy moving averages or MACD indicators can save you. Only real experience of falling flat on your face can help you survive longer in this market.

Last year, a fan came to me with $1,200 wanting to turn things around. I didn't teach him any complicated theories, just three ironclad rules. As a result, after three months, his account grew to $38,000—never once experiencing a margin call.

**Rule 1: Divide your funds into three independent parts**

Split $1,200 into three portions, each $400, and do not transfer between them. This is crucial.

First portion: for short-term experiments. Open at most 2 positions per day. When there's profit, close the app immediately—don't stare at the screen all day.

Second portion: for opportunities. Wait until the weekly chart shows a bullish pattern and volume breaks key levels; otherwise, stay in cash and wait. Sometimes it doesn't move for a month, but when it does, it's a big opportunity.

Third portion: for life-saving. When the market is about to trigger a margin call, use this to add to your position. The only goal—protect your principal.

**Rule 2: Only take a small bite of the trend**

There are only three entry signals, and none can be missed.

The daily chart must be in a bullish arrangement; otherwise, forget it. When the market volume breaks previous highs and the daily chart stabilizes, try a small position. Some people want to go all-in at once, but that's a recipe for margin calls.

When profits reach 30% of the principal, withdraw half of the profit immediately—that's a hard rule. For the remaining part, set a 10% trailing stop to let profits run, but leave yourself a way out.

**Rule 3: Lock in your emotions tightly**

Before entering a trade, write down your plan. Set your stop-loss firmly at 3%. When the price hits the target, close automatically—don't listen to market noise.

When profits reach 10%, immediately move your stop-loss to the breakeven point. This way, even if there's a pullback later, your principal remains safe.

Log off and go to sleep at midnight every day. If you can't sleep, uninstall the app—don't let emotions control your fingers.

I've seen too many people risk everything impulsively. Markets are daily, but if your principal is gone, there's no chance to turn things around.

These three rules sound simple, but very few retail traders actually follow them. Not because they're difficult, but because most people can't let go of greed. I only share real trading experience—no hype, no pie-in-the-sky promises. This is my entire secret to surviving in the market today.