The bull run isn’t as easy as you think.
Even if $BTC hits $100k, many will watch their gains slip away.
Don’t be one of them.
1. Unrealized size is not size.
This is the most important rule of all.
Make it your lock screen, stick it on your fridge – whatever you do, don’t forget it.
Paper gains are just imaginary until you sell. 
2. Avoid Leverage.
Altcoins already have enough firepower.
You don’t need more volatility to win big.
Don’t let greed kill your gains.
3. Scale Out Gradually.
No one can time the top perfectly.
Aim to exit within the top third of the cycle.
Accept leaving some gains on the table to secure your future.
4. Prepare For The Downside.
Considering the downside risk is equally as important as the upside potential.
Optimize your strategy to ensure you can endure the worst-case scenario.
Generational wealth opportunities are rare. Survive long enough to seize them.
5. Seek Asymmetric Bets.
Not all opportunities are created equal.
Don’t let rising prices lure you into poor risk/reward positions.
The ‘upside potential’ should always be greater than the ‘downside risk’.
7. When In Doubt, Zoom Out.
Don’t get lost in the hype. Take a step back and consider the long-term picture.
Is the multi-year trend more likely to continue or reverse?
Will more liquidity flow in or out of the market over the next 6+ months? Why?
8. Be Ruthlessly Selective.
Altcoin dilution is at unprecedented levels.
You don't need to chase the shiny coin.
Most altcoins will trend to zero after the cycle ends—be very picky.
9. Keep Strategies Simple.
More complexity does not equate to more success.
Complex plans often crumble once the market heats up.
Narrow your focus and keep things simple.
10. Be A Big Fish In A Small Pond.
There are dozens of sectors in crypto.
It’s impossible to be an expert in everything.
Stay in your lane and master a few niches.
11. Not Your Keys, Not Your Crypto.
Unfortunately, many people learn this simple lesson the hard way.
Even the 'best' traders can lose their savings to poor security/dilligence.
Practice good wallet hygiene. Spread assets across multiple wallets or CEXs.
12. Bet On The Leaders:
Retail investors are obsessed with chasing ‘catch-up plays’.
In the long run, this is almost always a losing battle. Winners keep winning.
13. Be A Team Player.
Remember, your network is your net worth.
Don’t be a lone wolf, you’ll make less.
Surround yourself with other savvy investors and crypto obsessives.
14. Compare Altcoins Vs. $BTC.
Focusing solely on altcoin USD valuations is a mistake.
Instead, analyze ALT/BTC pairs.
If your active porfolio isn't outperforming $BTC , reassess your strategy.
15. The Trend Is Your Friend.
In the middle of a strong trend, it’s best to follow the herd.
It’s only worth being contrarian at macro inflection points.
Otherwise, you will get stampeded by the masses (don't midcurve it).
16. Don’t Obsess Over Your Peak Networth:
The market doesn’t care about your PNL.
Obsessing over it will only cloud your judgment.
Take opportunities as they come. Be at peace when they go.
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