They say one day in the coin world is like a year in the human world. Volatility is the norm; how do you maintain your mindset and protect your principal amidst the storm, and even steadily accumulate? Just shouting HODL is not enough! Today, I will share 9 strategies verified by veterans in the industry that won’t guarantee you instant wealth, but will help you survive longer and hunt more accurately in this brutal jungle. Both beginners and veterans can find suitable weapons for themselves.
Beginner-friendly: The turtle investment method can also win.
Buddhist-style coin holding (HODL Plus): The simplest is often the hardest. Choose 1-3 coins you have thoroughly researched and are optimistic about in the long term (BTC, ETH are mainstream choices), buy with spare cash, and then at least 'forget' about it for six months to a year. What's difficult? Can you resist when you see others' altcoins skyrocketing? Can you hold steady when the coin price is halved by 50%? Gains may come late, but traversing through bull and bear markets, a tenfold increase is not impossible. The core test: your composure and vision.
Idle funds guerrilla warfare (Bull market exclusive): Only play in a clear bull market! Use no more than 1/5 of your total funds as 'entertainment expenses,' targeting altcoins ranked 20-100 that have fundamental support. Secret: Only target coins that have 'crashed,' and decisively run when they rise by 50%+. Stuck? There’s a good chance of getting unstuck in a bull market. But remember: do not touch junk coins, and taking profits is a strict rule! Suitable for newcomers wanting to practice their mindset.
Bull market progression: Timing is key.
Hourglass rotation technique: In a bull market, funds flow like sand in an hourglass, penetrating in a sequence. The usual pattern is: Bitcoin/Ethereum (leaders) → mainstream coins (like LTC, XRP) → broad rises across sectors → small coins go wild. Strategy: When the leader has finished rising and takes a break, preemptively ambush the next tier of coins that 'haven't started yet.' Catch fish in the middle of the flow, safe and plentiful. Challenge: Accurately determining the rotation nodes.
Pyramid bottom fishing (crash sniping): When you predict or encounter an epic crash (like a black swan event), don’t dive in all at once! Divide your funds into four parts: buy 1 part when the coin price drops to 80% of its original price, 2 parts at 70%, 3 parts at 60%, and 4 parts at 50%. The more it drops, the more you buy, averaging down your cost. The premise: you must be sure it's a 'crash' and not 'going to zero'!
Technical player: The art of speaking through charts.
Moving average discipline method: Requires some basic K-line knowledge. Set daily MA5, MA10, MA20, MA30, MA60. The rules are extremely simple:
Current price steadily stands above MA5 and MA10? → Hold with peace of mind.
MA5 crosses below MA10? → Sell decisively to avoid risk.
MA5 crosses above MA10? → Consider buying or increasing your position.
Mechanically execute, overcome human greed and fear. Success lies in strong discipline.
Exclusive for experienced users: Balance between efficiency and risk.
Grid coin holding technique: Are you particularly fond of a long-term bullish coin? Set a buy order 10% below the current price, and once executed, immediately place a sell order 10% above the current price. For example, if the current price is $10, place a buy at $9, and once bought, immediately place a sell at $11. Repeat this process, constantly 'buying low and selling high' with liquid funds to accumulate more coins. A great partner for automated trading.
ICO/IEO compound interest snowball (high risk, high reward): Continuously participate in early subscriptions for quality new projects (like IEO, IDO). Core strategy: After the project goes live and surges 3-5 times, immediately withdraw the principal and leave only profits in the coin. Then, use the withdrawn principal to swiftly invest in the next new project. Keep the profit either stored or reinvested. The power of compound interest is immense, but the ability to filter projects is a matter of life and death!
High risk, high volatility: Please bypass if you have a weak heart.
Swing master’s 'buy on dips, sell on rises': Specializes in 'roller coaster' coins like ETC, DOGE. Operation: When the coin price drops, incrementally increase your position as planned; if it drops again, add more. Once the overall position turns from loss to profit (like a 10%-20% gain), immediately liquidate to take profits. Then wait for the next drop opportunity, repeating the cycle. The essence: Position management and strict profit-taking.
Small coin 'fishing with a net' method: Take an amount you can afford to lose (for example, 10,000 yuan), divide it into 10 parts. Focus on extremely low-priced (like $0.01-$0.3) and very small market cap new coins/dog coins (extremely high risk!), buying one part of each. Once bought, don't sell unless you see a 3-5x increase; treat being stuck as 'going to zero.' Once a coin genuinely triples, immediately withdraw your initial capital (like 1,000 yuan) and invest it in the next small coin, letting the profits continue to grow. The goal is to find 1-2 hundred-fold coins to cover other zero-costs. Only suitable for very small positions for entertainment!