Whoever says that a volatile market is a 'graveyard' for small funds, I will directly throw a screenshot of my account showing 21 times return in 48 days right in their face!
Back in the day, I only had 2000 dollars left as my 'lifeline,' and when trading on leverage, I only dared to glance at the screen half-heartedly, fearing that one careless moment would cost me even the money for instant noodles. At that time, I was no different from most beginners: fully invested and chasing the trend like a headless chicken, following the hype like a 'professional bag holder,' getting repeatedly slapped by the volatile market, losing money to the point of questioning life, and at one point thinking that 'small funds can only be cannon fodder in the crypto world.'
It wasn't until I stumbled multiple times and lost half of my principal that I suddenly realized: making money in trading isn’t about relying on luck to gamble on size? The core is just two words — 'manage your position' + 'control your rhythm'! This isn't just a motivational speech; it's the hard-earned blood and tears from my real investments.
1. Don't gamble on 'doubling up', aim for 'layered profits'
Many people always think they can turn things around with one trade, but the result is often 'returning to zero' overnight. When I started with 2000 dollars, I directly gave up the fantasy of 'all-in for wealth', and instead adhered to the logic of 'profits rolling into profits'. This is not gambling, but 'a surefire snowball strategy'.
My operations are very rigid: The first trade only uses 25% of the position (which is 500 dollars), no matter how crazy the market is, I lock in profits as soon as I earn 8% — profits are treated as 'new principal', while the original 2000 dollars remain untouched as a 'safety cushion'. Each trade has pre-set take-profit and stop-loss levels, earning without being greedy, and not holding on to losses, just like adding 'double insurance' to trading.
While others hope to double their money overnight, I only seek to ensure an 8% profit on each trade. Gradually, profits will accumulate, and the position can be gradually relaxed. This 'snowball profit' feeling is much more satisfying than the thrill of wild fluctuations — after all, money that can be steadily secured is real money.
2. Stop-loss should be 'fast, accurate, and ruthless', while taking positions should be 'patient'
In volatile markets, the most deceptive isn't the losses, but the 'wishful thinking'. My early big losses were all because I hoped for a rebound despite being on the wrong side, resulting in deeper traps, and eventually even cutting losses felt painful enough to make me convulse.
Later, I changed the rules: placing orders is like hunting, I absolutely do not act unless I see the target clearly — before the trend is clear, I prefer to stay on the sidelines rather than blindly follow; once I catch the right trend, I gradually increase the position, allowing profits to extend freely; but if the direction is wrong, I stop-loss faster than an ex changing their mind, never dragging it out.
Remember: small losses are the 'tuition' of trading, holding on stubbornly will only make you 'drop out'. Protecting the principal is the only way to have the next opportunity to make money — I learned this lesson the hard way with 1000 dollars.
3. Rolling positions relies on 'strategy', not 'feelings'
From 2000 dollars to 42,000 dollars, I took 48 days. There were no insider tips, no all-in gambles, just a self-summarized 'three-stage rolling position strategy'. It seems simple, but it’s difficult to 'control'; many fail because they are 'afraid to add positions when they should, greedy to take profits when they shouldn’t'.
Let me reveal the core framework; those who understand will naturally grasp the essence:
Principal Protection Period: Only use 20%-30% of the initial capital, take-profit at 6%-8%, stop-loss at 3%-4%, profits stored separately, never touching the original principal;
Profit Acceleration Period: When profits reach 50% of the original principal, the position can be relaxed to 40%-50%, the take-profit ratio can be adjusted to 10%-12%, and the stop-loss remains unchanged, using profits to seek greater returns;
Stability Period: When total capital reaches more than 3 times the original principal, maintain a stable position of 50%, focusing on 'keeping profits', strictly executing take-profit and stop-loss, and refusing emotional trading.
Many fans around me operate according to this logic, most have made 3-5 times their investment, but the hardest part is 'unity of knowledge and action': knowing when to increase positions and when to take profits is more challenging than dating.
Many people keep asking me: 'How to set the specific position table and take-profit/stop-loss details for the three-stage strategy?' To be honest, it's really hard to discuss in public places — this needs to be adjusted according to personal risk tolerance, and if the logic is not fully understood, random application can easily lead to losses.
