Having been in the cryptocurrency circle for 8 years, I have witnessed too many magical moments: some people double their investments in joy with a piece of news, only to be crushed by the market; others start with a few thousand dollars and manage to become stable 'veterans' like my friend A-Zhe, who six years ago was still negotiating with relatives to gather capital. Now, he has achieved financial freedom, consistently making a few trades each month, and his earnings far exceed the annual income of an average office worker.
Many people ask me: With such large fluctuations in the cryptocurrency market, how have you managed to survive for so long with your brothers and still multiply your investments by thousands? The answer is not complicated: this is not a casino, but a 'value game arena'. Understanding technology is less important than maintaining discipline, and seizing opportunities is less effective than controlling risks. Those seemingly 'clumsy' persistences are precisely the key to navigating through bull and bear markets. Today, I will share my three core principles that I have kept hidden, which are practical summaries from real battle experiences that can help you avoid 3 years of detours.
1. Only pursue “certain opportunities,” refuse “vague following.”
I have seen too many beginners fall into the trap of “chasing the hot trend”: when someone in the group shows profit screenshots, they rush in; when they see a certain asset skyrocketing in the short term, they fear missing out on the “wealth code.” A-Zhe was also like this when he first entered the market, trading at a terrifying frequency, paying a lot in fees, but his account kept losing more.
I directly told him to stop for three days, saying: “The market for crypto assets is like the tide, with rises and falls having their own rules; no matter how tempting vague opportunities are, they could also be traps.” The principle I always adhere to is: do not guess the bottom, do not touch the top, just wait for “clear signals” before taking action — for example, when the moving average system forms a bullish arrangement, and the volume continues to increase and exceeds 1.5 times the average of the last 30 days, that’s when it’s worth entering the market.
When the market is sideways and fluctuating, I never let myself fall into “watching the market anxiety,” I spend time with family when I should, and study projects when I should; only when certain signals appear do I gradually build positions. Later, A-Zhe ingrained this principle into his bones, his trading frequency decreased by 80%, but his win rate and profit stability greatly improved — this is the crypto space's “slow is fast”: rather than wasting energy on 10 vague opportunities, it’s better to seize 1 certain opportunity and earn thoroughly.
2. Position “layered allocation,” always leave yourself an “exit.”
“Putting all your eggs in one basket” is the most deadly misconception in the crypto space. A-Zhe suffered from this early on: when he encountered what seemed like a “sure win” opportunity, he invested all his funds, and several times he was reversed by the market. I set a strict rule for him: funds must be divided into three parts, and execute a “test - follow - confirm” layered position building strategy.
Specifically: first use 10%-15% of your funds to make a “test position” to verify whether the market direction is correct; if the trend meets expectations, then use 20%-25% of your funds to add a “follow position”; wait for the signal to be fully confirmed (for example, breaking through key resistance levels and not breaking on the pullback), then invest 30%-35% into a “confirmation position,” and always keep the remaining 25%-35% as cash reserves, never to be easily touched.
I often tell those around me: “Missing a market wave, at most you can slap your thigh in regret; but if you are kicked out by a liquidation, you won’t even have the chance to regret.” In these 8 years, no matter how crazy the market was, I have never had an all-in operation experience, even when it looked like a “100% sure” opportunity, I would leave myself enough safety margin. It is this “not putting all the eggs in one basket” position logic that has allowed us to remain unscathed during multiple major market fluctuations, and the account curve has changed from a “roller coaster” to a steadily rising “slow slope.”
3. Take profits “in a timely manner,” refuse to be a “paper millionaire.”
“Making money makes you float, losing money makes you panic,” this is a weakness of human nature and the core reason many people fail to make money in the crypto space. A-Zhe suffered from this early on: when his account was up 20%, he thought “it can go higher,” and was reluctant to take profits, resulting in profits being given back, or even losses.
I forced him to set a rule: as long as the overall profit of the account reaches 30%, immediately transfer half of the profits to an independent safety account, and this money must never be transferred back to the trading account — no matter how tempting the subsequent market looks. I always emphasize: “The numbers on the screen are virtual; the money that truly gets to your hands is the real profit.”
This habit has helped us withstand countless market fluctuations: even if we encounter a short-term pullback, because we have a “safety net,” we can keep calm and wait for the trend to return, instead of panicking and cutting losses; also, because profits are taken in time, we are never trapped by “paper wealth,” our mindset becomes more stable, and our decisions become increasingly rational.
Finally, let me say something heartfelt.
The crypto space seems chaotic, but it actually follows the logic of “the strong get stronger”: those who can survive long-term and make stable profits are never relying on luck or “insider information,” but on iron discipline, scientific position management, and rational profit-taking strategies.
If you are still anxious about “not catching the market” and confused about “losing more and earning less,” why not try these three principles: refuse vague following, insist on layered positions, and take profits in a timely manner. Remember, there are always opportunities to make money in the crypto market, but the premise is that you can survive and maintain a clear mind.
Next, I will continue to share more practical skills: such as how to accurately judge “certain signals,” methods for allocating funds in safety accounts, and position adjustment strategies under different market conditions. Follow me, and I’ll help you avoid the pitfalls in the crypto space, using rationality and discipline to steadily make money in this market. What other trading confusions do you have? Tell me in the comments, and the next content will be tailored for you!
