There are always people who curse, 'This is just a casino, and the money earned is all dirty money.' I don't argue, but I have seen too many people enter the market with a 'gambling mentality' and then blame the market for being too cruel—those who can truly establish themselves in the crypto world have never relied on luck to bet; rather, they rely on solid systems, rhythms, and discipline ingrained in their bones.
My childhood friend A Zhe is the best example. Last October, he entered the market with 1800U. At that time, he couldn't even understand the candlestick charts and blindly followed the 'experts' in the group to buy. In less than a week, he lost 400U. Later, he sought my help, and I didn't recommend any specific cryptocurrencies; I just let him stick to three iron rules. Three months later, his account rose to 29,000U, and now he steadily stands at 58,000U without any liquidation throughout the process. Today, I am sharing this practical know-how without reservation. For those who want to survive long in the crypto world and earn steadily, I suggest saving and reviewing it repeatedly.
① Allocation is not cowardice; it's a 'double insurance' for the account.
Aze initially cried to me, 'How can I allocate with just 1800 USDT? What can I do?' I immediately froze his account—those who are most likely to die in the crypto world are the ones who 'go all in seeking wealth.' I made him split the funds according to '3:4:3,' with each portion having a clear purpose:
Short-term position (30%, 540 USDT): only engage in intraday fluctuations, with a maximum of one trade per day, setting a stop loss at 1.5%. For example, last Wednesday he saw ETH dropping to around 2200 with support, entered with 300 USDT, and exited at 2250, making a profit of 50 USDT in a single day; he took the profit quickly.
Swing position (40%, 720 USDT): monitor the 4-hour trend, adjusting once every ten days to half a month. In mid-December, SOL broke out of its sideways range at 100 USDT, and he added 500 USDT, reducing half his position at 120 USDT, setting a break-even stop loss for the remaining amount, ultimately earning 1800 USDT.
Base position (30%, 540 USDT): only buy Bitcoin and Ethereum, regardless of short-term fluctuations, used for 'survival.' Even if short-term swing positions incur losses, as long as the base position remains, the account has the foundation for recovery.
Remember: the essence of allocation is 'using small risks to seek large returns.' Full positions may seem to earn quickly, but a single black swan can make you completely exit the market. Aze is currently holding 58,000 USDT in his account and still insists on this allocation ratio; this is the core of his zero liquidation.
② Play dead during sideways trading, and strike hard when the trend comes.
There's a brutal truth in the crypto world: 80% of the time is spent in sideways trading, while only 20% is in trending. Many people watch the market every day and trade frequently, making it seem like they're working hard, but in reality, they're just paying transaction fees to the exchange—Aze suffered this loss early on, trading three times a day, and at the end of the month, the fees exceeded his profits.
Later, I taught him a simple judgment standard: he must wait for the 'trend + volume' resonance before taking action. How to do this specifically? Monitor two indicators:
Trend: the MA5 line at the daily level crosses above the MA10 line, forming a golden cross.
Volume: when breaking through the sideways range, the trading volume should be more than 1.5 times the average of the last three days.
In February this year, SOL moved sideways from 110 to 115 for five consecutive days without any action, and Aze held back from trading. Until February 18, SOL suddenly surged to 120 with a significant increase in volume, and he decisively added all 700 USDT of his swing position. When it reached 135, he locked in 30% of his profits (which is 210 USDT), setting the stop loss at 125 for the remaining amount, and ultimately made a profit of 1750 USDT.
Experts are never 'trading prodigies,' but 'patient hunters'—they endure during sideways periods, seize accurately when trends come, and hold onto profits when they are in hand.
③ Keep emotions in the 'rules cage' to stabilize the account.
Aze initially was like all newcomers: when he lost, he wanted to average down to 'reduce the cost,' and when he made a profit, he greedily thought 'just a little longer.' Once, when he bought AVAX at 15 and it dropped to 14, he secretly averaged down with 200 USDT, but then it fell to 13, and he panicked. I woke him up: 'The market won't rise just because you average down; losing control of emotions is the biggest risk!'
Later, we established three 'dead rules' and wrote them on his computer screen, which must be strictly followed:
Stop loss at 2%: regardless of the cryptocurrency, if it drops to the stop-loss line, cut it immediately; even if it rises after cutting, do not regret.
Take profits at 4% first: as long as a single asset gains 4%, reduce half of the position, and use the remaining profit to seek greater space.
Absolutely do not average down: averaging down is like 'boiling a frog in warm water,' the more you average down, the more trapped you get. If you're wrong, admit it and come back next time.
Last month, he bought DOT, which rose from 7.5 to 7.8 (just 4%), and according to the rules, he reduced half of his position. Later, DOT surged to 8.2, and he further reduced by 20%. Finally, it dropped to 8.0, and he cleared his position. Although he didn't hit the highest point, he steadily earned 1200 USDT. If he had been greedy and held on, he might have ended up losing.
From 1800 USDT to 58,000 USDT, Aze took 8 months, and not a single day was spent on 'gambling.' There has never been a 'chosen one' in the crypto world; those who seem 'lucky' have unseen execution power behind them.
If you are still struggling in the crypto world, losing more than you earn, or even have already faced liquidation, don't rush to deny yourself—it's not that you can't do it; it's that you haven't found the right method. I now lead the team in real trading every day, from allocation to selecting coins, from entering positions to taking profits, every step is synchronized in real-time, and I will help everyone monitor the market and control risks.
