There is a term in the cryptocurrency world that is often mythologized - "rolling over". Some say it is a "wealth accelerator", turning 50,000 into a million; others criticize it as a "liquidation catalyst", where 100,000 can disappear in days. In fact, rolling over is neither mysterious nor evil, just like driving: following the rules can get you to your destination safely, while reckless driving will lead to disaster.

If you only have 5000 yuan in capital and want to roll over to reach the million threshold, this article will break down the specific path - it’s not about luck but a combination of "profit-taking + low leverage + strict discipline", with replicable operational details at every step.

First understand: rolling over is not about "adding leverage to gamble on size", but "using profits to roll the snowball".

Many people misunderstand rolling over as "going all in with high leverage"; this is a fatal misunderstanding. The true core of rolling over is eight words: floating profit add positions, risk locked.

In simple terms: use profits earned from capital to expand positions, while keeping capital always safe. It's like rolling a snowball; first push it with your hand (the capital) to get it moving, and once it has momentum (floating profits), let the snow (profits) stick to it, making the snowball bigger and bigger while ensuring your hand (capital) is never rolled into it.

For example:

With 5000 yuan in capital and a 10x leverage rolling model, only use 10% of your funds (500 yuan) as margin to open a position, equivalent to actually using 1x leverage (500 yuan x 10x = 5000 yuan position, equal to the capital). Set a 2% stop-loss, with a maximum loss of 100 yuan (5000 yuan x 2%), which has minimal impact on the capital.

If you earn 10% (500 yuan), your total capital becomes 5500 yuan, then take another 10% (550 yuan) to open a position, still using 1x leverage, with a stop-loss of 2% (losing 110 yuan). Even if this time results in a stop-loss, the total capital would still be 5500 - 110 = 5390 yuan, which is still 390 yuan more than the initial amount.

This is the underlying logic of rolling over: use profits to bear risks, ensuring the capital remains safe. High leverage and using capital to add positions is essentially gambling, bound to lead to liquidation sooner or later.

The three life-and-death lines of rolling over: hitting any one of them, and 5000 can still roll into a million.

It's not about "how fast you earn", but "how long you survive". I've seen cases of rolling 5000 yuan to 800,000 and also 100,000 rolling over, where the key is not to roll into negative numbers but to follow three disciplines.

1. Leverage must be "absurdly low": 3x is the upper limit, 1-2x is more stable.

"The higher the leverage, the faster the profits" - this is the easiest trap for newcomers. In 2022, I saw a retail investor rolling over with 5000 yuan at 20x leverage, making 3000 yuan in the first trade, then adding to the position and encountering a spike, leading to liquidation.

Remember: rolling over relies on "compound interest from frequency", not "single-instance high profits". 3x leverage means "33% fluctuation to be liquidated", coupled with a 2% stop-loss, providing significant margin for error; while 10x leverage can trigger liquidation with just a 10% fluctuation, making it impossible to withstand normal volatility in the crypto market.

My advice: initially use 1-2x leverage, and once you have five consecutive profitable trades and a stable mindset, then increase to 3x; never touch 5x or above.

2. Additional positions can only use "floating profits": the capital is the bottom line, never touch it.

The essence of rolling over is "making money with market money". For example, with 5000 yuan in capital, if the first profit is 1000 yuan, the total capital becomes 6000 yuan. At this point, you can only use the 1000 yuan floating profit to add positions, and the 5000 yuan capital must remain untouched.

Thus, even if adding to positions incurs losses, the most you can lose is the floating profit, and the capital remains safe. Conversely, if you invest all 5000 yuan capital in one go, a single mistake will bring you back to square one, wasting all your previous efforts.

Just like fishermen fishing: using the caught fish as bait, even if no new fish are caught, the fishing boat won't be lost.

3. Stop-loss must be "ironclad": 2% is the red line, cut it off when it hits.

"Just wait a little longer, maybe it will rebound" - this phrase can ruin all rolling plans. When rolling over, the stop-loss on a single trade must strictly be controlled within 2% of total capital; for 5000 yuan capital, that's 100 yuan, and for 100,000 yuan, that's 2000 yuan. Cut it off immediately when it hits, without any excuses.

In 2023, Bitcoin rose from 30,000 to 40,000. I used 1x leverage to roll over, with three stop-losses in between, losing 1000-2000 yuan each time, but ultimately six profitable trades multiplied the total capital by three times. If I had held on during one of the losses, I might have been washed out by volatility and missed the subsequent major rise.

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3. From 5,000 to 1,000,000: roll over in 3 stages, with specific operations at each step.

To roll over from 5000 yuan to 1 million, it needs to be done in stages, each stage has different targets and strategies. It's like climbing stairs; skipping three steps at once could be fatal, but taking one step at a time will get you to the top.

Stage one: 5000 → 50,000 (accumulate startup capital, practice intuition).

Core goal: familiarize with the rhythm using spot + small leverage, accumulating the first "stress-free funds".

Start with 5000 yuan in spot: buy BTC, ETH at market lows (for instance, when BTC drops to 16,000 in 2023), wait for a 10%-20% rebound to sell, and repeat 3-5 times to roll the funds to 20,000.

Join with 1x leverage rolling over: when BTC breaks through key resistance levels (like 20,000, 30,000), use 1x leverage to go long. If you make a 10% profit, roll over an additional 10% of the floating profit, with a stop-loss of 2%. For example, with 20,000 yuan capital, the first position is 2000 yuan. After making 200 yuan, add another 200 yuan position, keeping the total position not exceeding 10% of the capital.

Key: at this stage, do not pursue speed, focus on practicing "stop-loss + profit-taking" muscle memory, and complete at least 10 profitable trades before entering the next stage.

Stage two: 50,000 → 300,000 (capture trending markets, increase profits).

Core goal: increase the frequency of rolling over in a clear trend, speeding up through "band compound interest".

Only operate in "certain trends": for example, when BTC firmly stands above the 30-day line and volume increases by more than three times, confirm the upward trend before rolling over. After the BTC ETF approval in January 2024, it will be a typical trending market, suitable for rolling over. Additional position ratio: for every 15% profit, use 30% of the floating profit to increase the position. For instance, if the capital is 50,000 and profits 15% to 57,500, take out 2,250 yuan (30% of the floating profit of 7,500 yuan) to add to the position, keeping the total position within 20% of the capital.

Take profit strategy: every 50% increase, take 20% of the profits, for example, rolling from 50,000 to 100,000, first withdraw 20,000 in cash, keeping 80,000 to continue rolling. This way, you can lock in profits while avoiding the "profit pullback" mentality collapse.

Stage three: 300,000 → 1 million (relying on macro trends to earn "era dividends")

Core goal: seize the large market trends that can switch between bull and bear cycles, to complete a leap with one major trend.

Wait for "historic opportunities": for instance, when Bitcoin rises from a bear market bottom (like 15,000) to a mid-bull market (like 60,000), these 5x level trends can amplify returns to 10 times or more. During the bull market of 2020-2021, some people rolled over 300,000 to 5,000,000, relying on such major trends.

Dynamically adjust positions: during the early trend, maintain a position of 10%-20%; in the mid-term, increase to 30%-40%; later, reduce back to 10%. For example, as BTC rises from 30,000 to 60,000, initially use a position of 30,000, increasing to 60,000 when it hits 40,000, and reducing back to 30,000 at 50,000, ensuring you don't miss the main upward wave while reducing risk at the top.

Ultimate discipline: stop rolling over when capital reaches 800,000, withdraw 500,000 to store in stable coins, and continue operating with the remaining 300,000. Remember: the endpoint of rolling over is "wealth in hand", not "rolling forever".

4. The most easily overlooked: the "psychological moat" of rolling over.

Rolling 5000 yuan to a million, skill accounts for only 30%, while mindset accounts for 70%. I've seen too many people with sufficient skills fail due to two mindset traps.

1. Don’t be greedy for "perfect additions": missing out is better than adding incorrectly.

People often get tangled up in "added too early" or "added too little"; for example, planning to add to a position after a 10% profit, but getting anxious after a 9% increase or waiting for a pullback after a 15% rise. In fact, rolling over doesn’t require precision, as long as you add to positions within the "profit zone", it’s not a mistake.

Just like farming, as long as you sow in spring, it doesn't matter if it's a few days earlier or later, it's better than missing the sowing period.

2. Accept "imperfect stop-loss": stop-loss is a cost, not a failure.

During the rolling process, having 3-4 stop-losses out of 10 trades is normal. In 2023, I rolled over SOL, with 2 stop-losses in 5 trades, but the remaining 3 profitable trades increased the total capital by 80%.

Treat stop-loss as "buying a ticket" - to enter the amusement park, you have to buy a ticket. Occasionally encountering a not-so-fun ride doesn’t allow you to get your ticket money back, but it doesn't affect enjoying other rides.

5. Three practical cases of rolling over with 5000 yuan: avoid the pitfalls others have fallen into.

Positive case: 5000 yuan → 780,000, relying on the "simple method".

From 2022 to 2024, someone started with 5000 yuan in spot, bought ETH (880 dollars), sold at 1200 dollars, earning 40%; then used 1x leverage to roll over, adding 10% with every 10% profit, with a 2% stop-loss, rolling to 780,000 in two years. His secret: only trade ETH, avoid altcoins, and stick to one coin type, winning through "focus + discipline".

Negative case: 100,000 → 500 yuan, perished due to "leverage addiction".

In 2023, a retail investor started with 100,000 yuan, using 5x leverage to roll over. After making 50,000 yuan in the first two trades, he increased leverage to 10x, only to encounter a sharp drop in BTC, resulting in a liquidation down to 30,000. Unwilling to accept this, he added to the position with 10x leverage and was wiped out completely a week later. He violated the major taboo of rolling over: adding to positions with capital and increasing leverage.

Key conclusion: the essence of rolling over is "exchanging time for space".

To go from 5000 yuan to 1 million, it requires at least 2-3 rounds of bull and bear markets (3-5 years). Those who fantasize about achieving it in one year will ultimately be educated by the market. The wealth code in the crypto world is never about "quick", but rather "steady + long-term".

Finally: insights for ordinary people from rolling over.

Can 5000 yuan roll into 1 million? Yes, but it requires meeting three prerequisites.

Use spare money for operations; losing it won’t affect your life.

At least spend 6 months honing your skills, completing 100 simulated trades.

Accept "slow", do not pursue getting rich overnight.

Rolling over is not a myth; it is a tool for "ordinary people to counterattack with discipline". Just like climbing stairs, every step is ordinary, but if you persist for 1000 steps, you can reach heights that others cannot.

If you currently only have 5000 yuan, don’t rush. Start rolling from the first profit of 100 yuan - the snowball of wealth must start from a small snowball.

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