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Stay safe in crypto

Most losses come from scams, shared seed phrases and rushed decisions, not from the market. Ten rules, then the guides behind them.

The 10 rules

  1. Never share your seed phrase, private key or authenticator code. Nobody legitimate asks.
  2. Ignore anyone promising guaranteed returns, and anyone who contacts you first about investing.
  3. Type the exchange address yourself or use a bookmark. Never log in from a link in a message or ad.
  4. Turn on two-factor authentication with an authenticator app or security key, not just SMS.
  5. Turn on a withdrawal address allowlist.
  6. Send a small test transfer first, and check the network matches.
  7. Give apps read-only API keys. Never allow withdrawals.
  8. Do not buy a token you cannot explain in one sentence.
  9. Never invest money you cannot afford to lose, and plan the loss before you buy.
  10. If something feels urgent, stop. Real opportunities survive a day of checking.

Go deeper

How to spot crypto scamsThe common scams and their red flags.Wallet and exchange safetySeed phrases, two-factor and safe transfers.Check a token before buyingA five-minute checklist for any unfamiliar token.

Last reviewed 8 October 2026 by the ManageLoss team. Educational information only, not financial advice. Crypto assets are volatile and you can lose everything you put in. Charts and indicators describe the past and cannot predict the future.