With only 2300U left in my account, that was the last amount I pulled from my credit card. The previous year, losing on 9 trades felt like a brand; my hands shook every time I opened a position—until a senior threw me the line 'technique isn’t important; position control is the core.' I finally understood: I wasn’t losing to the market; I was treating 'heavily betting' as a lifesaver.
Now the number in my account is 138,000U, having turned 60 times in six months. This isn’t due to talent; it’s about practicing the rolling strategy until it becomes second nature: using 15% position size as the vanguard, adding positions only with floating profits, and admitting mistakes when wrong. Today, I’m breaking down this 'life-saving and profit-making' method, with each rule stained with the blood of my liquidations; if you understand it, you can also climb out of the mire.
1. From 9 consecutive losses to 27 consecutive wins: the core of rolling positions is 'let profits run and let losses lie'
On the day I was liquidated, I finally saw my fatal flaw: I always opened positions with 50% size, holding on when wrong and being greedy when up. A senior scolded me: 'This isn’t trading; it’s giving money to the market.' The first trick he taught me was to divide 2300U into 7 parts, each 300-400U, like casting a net to test the waters.
1. 15% position size rule: even if you see a money printer, don’t go heavy
Now, I always limit my position to one number: 15% of total funds. When at 2300U, I invest a maximum of 345U each time; when it rises to 23,000U, no single position exceeds 3450U.
Last April, I took a long position in ETH. I clearly saw a breakout signal, but I only invested 345U. Someone in the group went all in and made 10 times my profit in a day, but three days later, when ETH corrected by 10%, they were liquidated. I increased my position with the floating profit from my 345U and ended up making 1200U—15% position size isn’t cowardice; it’s giving the market room for correction.
2. Only eat mid-section profits: those who don’t guess tops and bottoms last longer
Now, I only recognize one signal when opening positions: a 4-hour line breaking the 20-day moving average + volume increasing 3 times. This means the trend has started; abandon the fish head (just broken) and fish tail (almost over), just eat the fish body.
For example, SOL rose from $100 to $200:
$100-$120 (fish head): observing, not guessing if it’s a real breakout
$120-$180 (fish body): add positions 3 times, each time at 15% position size
$180-$200 (fish tail): gradually take profits, never be greedy for the last $20
This strategy helped me avoid 8 false breakouts, making at least 50% each time. Once, BTC surged from $30,000 to $40,000, and I operated in the $32,000 - $38,000 range, netting $8,000, while those who chased up to $40,000 got trapped at the peak.
3. Use floating profit to increase position, cut losses: betting with profit is always more secure than betting with principal
This is the essence of rolling positions. Starting with 2300U:
First trade 345U to buy ETH, earn 10% (34.5U), immediately add 345U with floating profit (total position 30%)
After earning another 20%, sell half of the position you increased and lock in profits, set the stop-loss at the cost price for the rest.
Once losses exceed 5%, cut the position directly; losing 17U on 345U doesn’t affect the overall situation.
Thus, 2300U rolled into 23,000U in the first month, not relying on precision, but on turning profits into principal every time and controlling losses within a 'non-injurious' range.
2. Practical breakdown of turning 2300U into 23,000U, then 74,000U, and finally 138,000U in six months
First phase (January-February): from 2300U to 23,000U, relying on 'high-frequency small profits' to build principal
Only do 1-2 trades a day, specifically targeting the 4-hour swings of ETH and BTC:
Watch the market at 8 AM, looking for coins that break the 20-day moving average
Enter with 345U, take profits at 5%-8%, and never fight to the end
Only dare to add a position after 3 consecutive profitable trades
What left the deepest impression was on February 17, when ETH rose from $1800 to $1950. I entered with 345U, took profits at $1920, earning 51U. That day, someone in the group shouted 'It could reach $2000,' but I followed the rules and exited. That night, ETH indeed corrected to $1850— the first lesson for beginners is to learn to 'take the profit while you can.'
During this phase, I didn’t incur a single major loss; at most, I hit the stop-loss 3 times, losing a total of 50U, but each profit could make it back. Two months later, the account stood firmly at 23,000U.
Second phase (March-April): from 23,000U to 74,000U, relying on 'trend scaling' to maximize profits
With enough principal, I started to catch big waves. In March, BTC rose from $20,000 to $30,000, and I operated in four steps:
Invested 3450U (15% position) when it hit $20,000
Rising to $22,000, add 3450U with floating profit (total 30%)
When it rose to $25,000, I added 3450U (total 45%)
Rising to $30,000, I took profits in three parts, ultimately cashing out at 32,000U
This wave took my account from 23,000U to 74,000U, the key was that all additional positions were made with floating profits, so even if there was a correction, I wouldn’t lose my principal. Those who started fully invested panicked at a 10% correction in the middle, many got off the ride halfway.
Third phase (May-June): from 74,000U to 138,000U, relying on 'dislocated layout' to resist volatility
At this point, I made a key decision: 60% position for long-term (holding ETH), 40% for short-term swings.
Set long positions to 'stop loss if it breaks the 20-day moving average,' held for 2 months, earning 40%
Do 1 short position trade every day, earn 3%-5% and exit, totaling 12,000U in profit
In mid-May, the market plummeted, and my long position dropped by 15%, but the money earned from my short positions covered the losses, and my account didn’t retreat much. This is the benefit of 'dislocated layout'—never put all your eggs in one basket, no matter how optimistic you are.
3. The 3 biggest pitfalls when rolling positions, I’ve tested for you
1. Don’t open positions with a 'recoup mentality'
When I just turned around, I always thought 'if I earn another 30,000U, I’ll pay off my debt,' which resulted in heavy losses on a single altcoin, losing 12,000U. Later, I realized: trading with a purpose will always be manipulated by the market. Now, I only think 'earn 1% every day,' which is actually more stable.
2. Don’t frequently switch coins
I tried switching from ETH to SOL, then to DOT, and ended up paying 2000U in fees, it would have been better to stick with ETH. The core of rolling positions is 'familiarity'; the more you understand a coin's temperament, the easier it is to make money.
3. Don’t stay up late watching the market
I once stayed up for 3 consecutive nights, resulting in frequent errors in my trades, losing 8000U. Now I strictly follow 'watching the market from 8 AM to 8 PM,' closing the software at other times—having a good trading state is more important than technique.
A sincere word for brothers still in debt
I have now repaid 30,000U in debt, and the 138,000U in my account is entirely profit from rolling. Looking back, the most I should be thankful for isn’t a particular market wave, but for that part of myself that 'would rather earn less than get liquidated.'
If you currently only have a few thousand U or are still in debt, remember:
Tonight, reduce the position to 15%, no matter how optimistic you feel
Before opening positions tomorrow, first calculate 'how much can I lose at most'; only proceed if you can accept that.
Take some of the profit away once you earn, making the principal safer and safer
Next Monday, I will take 5 brothers in debt to practice rolling positions starting from 2000U, operating synchronously every day. If you want to break free from the cycle of 'heavy position - liquidation - borrowing,' you can follow me—rolling positions isn’t a way to make quick money; it’s the only way for retail investors to survive in the crypto space.
Remember: the distance to your turnaround might just be the courage to 'invest only 15% each time.' Start using profits as ammunition, and you’ll find the market is actually quite gentle.