Congratulations, rookie! When you opened this article, it means you have crossed the 'buying coins relying on tips, losing relying on holding' bronze stage.
But to evolve from 'retail investor' to 'market maker' in the crypto market, you must master these 5 advanced skills - all practical tips that can be directly applied; the next one to double your money will be you!
One, position management: The first step to saying goodbye to a retail investor's fate.
The biggest pitfall for retail investors: Either go all in or miss out completely!
Advanced strategy: 333 position method (the golden ratio of high profit and low risk).
❶ 30% base position: Only buy mainstream coins like BTC/ETH; sell all if the price falls below the 200-day moving average (the line between bull and bear), this is your 'survival bottom line.'
❷ 30% swing position: Play hot sectors (like AI coins, Layer2); increase positions when breaking previous highs, cut losses when breaking support levels, and take profits of 15%-30%.
❸ 30% cash: Wait for a crash to buy cheap (e.g., BTC drops 20% in one day), use the remaining 10% for short-term practice.
Case study: In 2024, when ETH rose from 2000U to 4000U, I held on to my 30% base position and did trading with my 30% swing position, ultimately earning 60% more than just holding!Counter-intuitive operation: Sell more as it rises, buy more as it falls.
✅ Sell 1/3 when it rises 20%, sell another 1/3 at 50% rise, keep 1/3 for chasing new highs.
✅ Buy 10% at a 10% drop, 20% at a 20% drop, buy less as it drops further (to prevent falling into a bottomless pit).
Mnemonic: 'Splitting positions is like splitting troops; being fully invested is like running naked' - Market makers fear that you have bullets!
Two, technical analysis: Understanding candlestick patterns can help you cut the market maker's losses.
Don't believe the nonsense that 'technical analysis is useless!' Market makers leave traces; learn these 3 tricks to accurately capture buy and sell points:
1. Trend is king: Moving average system sets the direction.
✅ The daily MA60 (60-day moving average) is the dividing line between bullish and bearish: If the price is above MA60, go long with closed eyes; if it falls below MA60, turn around and run.
Case study: In 2023, when BTC stabilized above MA60, it rose from 16,000U to 30,000U; those who bought along the moving average made a fortune, while those who stubbornly held on to their losses got stuck!2. Volume-price coordination: Trading volume is the market maker's ECG.
✅ Volume breaks previous highs (volume increases by 50% compared to the previous day): The market maker is entering with real money, follow them decisively!
✅ Shrinking volume with rising prices: The market maker is raising prices to offload; clear your positions quickly!
Counter-example: A certain MEME coin rose 30% on low volume; I didn’t sell, and the next day it crashed 60%, and I regretted it immensely!3. MACD golden cross and death cross: The simplest signals for bullish and bearish trends.
✅ Golden cross (white line crosses yellow line): Bullish, suitable for entry.
✅ Death cross (yellow line crosses white line): Bearish, must exit.
Practical tips: Golden cross + volume breakout, win rate exceeds 80%; death cross + volume drop, 90% will continue to fall!
Three, news-based arbitrage: Market makers eat the meat, I want to sip the broth!
The crypto market is a daily 'battle of good and bad news'; learn these 3 tricks to position in advance:
1. Ambush before good news lands, run as soon as it appears.
✅ Pay attention to 'upcoming major events' 3-5 days in advance (such as ETF approvals, hard forks, favorable policies).
✅ Sell immediately on the day good news is announced if it surges 5%-10%; don't wait for a 'second wave.'
Case study: In 2025, a certain country recognized BTC as a reserve currency; I ambushed in advance, and after the news came out, it surged 15%, allowing me to clear my position and avoid subsequent corrections!2. Bad news being fully priced in is good news: Pick up bloodied assets after a crash.
✅ Sudden bad news (such as SEC investigations, project parties running away) causing a drop of over 20%: Don’t rush to cut losses.
✅ Wait for panic to subside (1-3 days), buy when trading volume shrinks, and bet on a rebound from an overcorrection.
Case study: In 2024, Binance was investigated, and BNB dropped 40%; I bought in on the third day, and a week later it rebounded 25%, making a quick profit!3. Follow smart money: Whale addresses are a weather vane.
✅ Use Nansen to monitor whale addresses (like a16z, Three Arrows Capital), focus on coins that have been added for three consecutive days.
✅ If whales start to reduce holdings (large transfers to exchanges), clear your positions decisively.
Mnemonic: 'When whales buy, I buy; when whales sell, I sell' - their transaction fees are 50% cheaper than yours!
Four, mindset training: More important than technique is counter-intuitive training.
Trading coins is about trading mentality; these 3 misconceptions are made by 90% of people:
1. Take small profits, hold on to big losses.
✅ Correct operation: Take profit on half when you earn 10%, leave half to chase new highs; cut losses when down 5%, don’t wait for a 'rebound to break even.'
Case study: A friend bought a certain coin and made 8% profit, but it later surged by 50%; then he held on through a 20% loss, finally sold at a 70% loss, and broke down mentally!2. Envy others' coins skyrocketing, frequently switch positions.
✅ Iron law: Focus on 2-3 coins deeply, don't touch more than 5 coins!
Truth: What you see as 'others earning 10 times' may be survivor bias; most people actually lose more by frequently switching!3. Stay up all night watching the market, emotional trading.
✅ Trading times: Check the market daily at 9:00, 15:00, and 21:00; do something else during other times.
✅ Tool assistance: Use 'conditional orders' for automatic buying and selling to avoid emotional manual trading.
Case study: I once stayed up all night and had 3 consecutive stop losses; later set the rule 'no trades after 23:00,' and my win rate improved by 40%!
Five, advanced strategies: Use strategies to crush the market makers.
Once you master the first 4 tricks, try these 2 advanced strategies for double the efficiency:
1. Grid trading: A harvester in range-bound markets.
✅ Set a price range (e.g., ETH 1500-2500), sell 10% for every 100U increase, buy 10% for every 100U decrease.
✅ Suitable for highly volatile mainstream coins like ETH/BTC; tested annualized returns of 15%-20%.
Tool: Binance has built-in grid trading functionality, start with one click!2. Cross-chain arbitrage: Profit from price differences between different chains.
✅ Discover price differences for the same asset across different chains (e.g., USDC on Arbitrum is 0.5% cheaper than on Optimism).
✅ Buy low, sell high, netting 1%-3% after deducting fees.
Note: Choose cross-chain bridges with low fees and security audits (like Synapse, Multichain).
Ultimate reminder: Discipline is more important than technique!
Write a trading journal every day: Record the reasons, results, and mindset changes for each trade, and review weekly for improvement.
Set profit targets: Stop when you earn 10%-15% a month, don't be greedy and chase highs.
Stay away from leveraged contracts: Although 10x leverage seems great, 95% of people go bankrupt within 3 months.
Remember: The crypto market is not short of opportunities, but lacks people who can 'stay steady, grasp accurately, and run fast.' From today, say goodbye to the 'buy and sell based on feelings' rookie mode, and use these 5 tricks to build your own trading system - in 3 months, you'll find your account balance steadily increasing, while those random traders are still struggling to break even!
Action instructions:
Adjust your holdings using the '333 position method' before tomorrow's market opens.
Download Nansen and add 3 whale addresses to start monitoring.
Write in your phone notes: 'Stop-loss is the breath of survival; taking profit is the preservation of profits.'
Finally, let me give you a harsh saying:
"While others are still relying on luck to trade coins, you are already crushing the market with strategies - this is the essential difference between a retail investor and a market maker!"
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