The phone screen flashed wildly in the middle of the night, and behind a dozen unread voice messages was an investor on the brink of collapse. The blood and tears of the cryptocurrency world are never just a game of numbers.
At one in the morning, the phone vibrated like crazy. A friend from Guangdong sent a continuous stream of voice messages. When I opened it, I heard a nearly collapsed cry—she lost nearly 100,000 USDT in a cryptocurrency trade, her account balance is down to a few cents, and her family's savings have been wiped out, even next month's mortgage has become a problem.
I've heard too many of these stories. But most people always push the blame onto the 'bad market' and rarely realize that the vast majority of tragedies stem from two root causes: a bad mindset and bad habits.
That night, I didn't rush to analyze the market trends for her, but instead shared six "comeback survival rules" that I had summarized from my own experiences. Three months later, her account quietly climbed back to six figures. Today, I will share these experiences with you.
01 Be a "bystander", not a "frontline attacker"
When a new coin skyrockets and the group is filled with FOMO (fear of missing out), what is the smartest approach? It is not to charge in immediately, but rather to let it soar for three days first.
Veteran traders in the cryptocurrency circle often mention FOMO psychology, meaning "fear of missing out" on market trends, which can easily lead to impulsive chasing of highs and ultimately getting trapped at high levels. My principle is: any new coin must consistently stay above the 5-day moving average with volume steadily increasing by over 50% before I consider lightly testing the waters with 5% of my funds. If conditions are not met, then be content to be a bystander.
The market is never short of opportunities; what it lacks is patience. Frequent trading is not only an invisible killer of principal but also leads to decision fatigue and psychological burnout.
02 Sideways markets are friends, not enemies
When the market is sideways and the group is filled with voices saying "let's just cut losses," I tend to widen my eyes. Extreme market pessimism often harbors opportunities.
But the key is: only use profits to add to positions, do not touch your principal at all. Your principal is oxygen, and profits are just scenery; do not suffocate yourself just to see the scenery.
Remember, not every opportunity belongs to you. The cryptocurrency market has rapid shifts in hotspots, but forcing yourself into unfamiliar areas will only make you a bag holder.
03 Deep breath during a market crash, stay clear-headed during a bull run
During a market waterfall, first do three things: look at the previous low position, check the market sentiment indicators, and assess the changes in trading volume. If the key support level is not broken, there is no need for panic selling.
On the contrary, when the market suddenly rises, many people easily fall into greed, hoping to squeeze every last penny. My strategy is: first sell a small portion to lock in profits, and set a trailing stop for the rest to let profits run.
"Cut losses and let profits run" is the undefeated rule for navigating bull and bear markets. In trading, the principle of not making small profits and not losing big money is very important, but also very difficult to achieve.
04 Buy on bearish candles, sell on bullish candles
My trading habits are the opposite of the public: when the bearish candle lengthens and trading volume increases without breaking the previous low, I consider lightly probing; if the bullish candle rises too quickly (for example, a daily increase of over 5%), I first sell half, leaving the rest to a stop-loss strategy.
The market specializes in treating all kinds of "high-pressure" behaviors. Cultivating your own trading style is very important; methods that work for others may not suit you. Do not blindly follow trends, especially when a certain token is hotly debated on social media; be wary of impulsive following.
05 Always keep some cash on hand
I set strict rules for myself: no single coin position over 20%, total position no more than 70%, with the remaining 30% in cash as emergency funds. Those who go all in are not warriors but "tourists in the cryptocurrency world," and they usually see the end quite quickly.
Those who trade contracts need to manage their positions carefully. Experienced players use the "three-position method," dividing the total position into three parts, corresponding to different moving average stop losses, to maximize risk control. Never trade with rent, emergency funds, or money needed for daily living, as pressure will affect your decisions.
06 Three soul-searching questions before sleep
Every night before turning off the lights, I spend three minutes asking myself three questions: Did I impulsively follow a trade today? Was I too lenient with my stop-loss? Did I touch my principal? After asking, I go to sleep without staying up to watch the market.
Making decisions while fatigued is worse than randomly flipping a coin. Fatigue can turn you into the market's "ATM." The market does not send you red envelopes just because you are sleepless; maintaining a good mental and physical state is crucial for making calm and rational judgments.
Many people treat trading as a gamble, but I prefer to see it as "doing things by checklist." The checklist contains discipline, while outside the checklist lies risk. When discipline becomes a habit, the market will treat you a little more gently.
The real winners in the cryptocurrency market do not rely on a single windfall but on avoiding fatal mistakes and seizing key opportunities, gradually achieving compound interest. Remember, in this market, survival is the hard truth.#ETH走势分析 $ETH
