Ten Years in the Crypto World: From 700,000 to Ten Million, I Survived by Adopting Three Ironclad Rules!
On Christmas Eve 2018 in Shanghai, the air conditioner in my rented apartment hummed, and the cold air made the window cracks creak. I stared at the BTC candlestick chart on the screen, the cigarette burning my fingertip until the filter was hot, only to realize with a start that my 4 million yuan in unrealized profits had vanished, leaving only my 700,000 yuan principal gleaming coldly in the darkness—my entire net worth at the time.
Later, during the UNI frenzy, I suffered another fatal setback: my 400,000 yuan principal plus a whole year's profits were devoured by the market in just a few days. Only then did I understand that in the crypto world, "paper wealth" burns even faster than paper.
Ten years of ups and downs, I distilled my hard-earned lessons into three ironclad rules, allowing me to climb back from 700,000 to tens of millions in assets. These rules seem simple, but each one carries the weight of real money and painful lessons:
✅ First Rule: Leverage is a noose, not wings.
20x leverage once allowed me to earn 500,000 yuan in a single day. Back then, I felt like the chosen one, until the "924" regulatory crackdown took effect, and within two hours, my account balance was visibly reduced to zero. Now, I always lock my leverage at 3x, and never hold more than 5% of any single coin—this isn't cowardice, it's understanding gained from past failures: only by staying at the table can you have a chance to get a good hand.
✅ Second Rule: Mainstream coins are the anchor.
I was once blinded by the hype of "100x altcoins," investing 300,000 yuan. Seeing profits soar to 1.8 million, I couldn't bear to stop, only to have the project collapse and my principal wiped out. Now, 85% of my funds are anchored in hard currencies like BTC and ETH, with only 15% tentatively exploring new coins. Maintaining a solid core is crucial to avoiding capsizing in turbulent times.
✅ The Third Rule: Stop-Loss is a Lifesaver, Not a Pillar of Shame
Previously, I would stubbornly hold on and add to my position even after a 15% drop, always thinking it would rebound, only to lose half a house. Now, I set an 8% hard stop-loss for every trade, and I exit immediately upon hitting it—a drawdown exceeding 8% likely indicates a misjudgment; admitting mistakes promptly is crucial to preserving capital for recovery.
The crypto market is never short of opportunities; what's lacking is the capital to wait for them. My multi-million dollar account isn't luck, but the "interest" earned over ten years of adhering to these three rules.
I used to struggle in the darkness of the crypto market, but now I've finally lit the lamp. This lamp illuminates both risk and opportunity. If you also want to avoid detours, follow in my footsteps and walk steadily through the market together.
Short-term profit techniques‼️ Seeing many friends lose money in short-term trading, I really feel a bit sorry for them~ Making money is not something we can guarantee, but there are indeed practical techniques to control losses and reduce tuition fees. Recently, I've organized a few valuable tips for everyone to refer to:
1. Absolutely do not chase highs! Market trends are fluctuating; once you chase high, it’s easy to get trapped: • If the price exceeds half of the range of the previous high and low from 1 hour ago, don’t touch it; the probability of rising or falling is fifty-fifty, and entering means you’re passive; • If a certain coin has a daily fluctuation of 100 points, never chase after it has risen more than 50 points; the risk of a pullback doubles directly; • Even if you anticipate a rise, don’t rush to the upper Bollinger band; wait for a pullback to hit the lower band, middle band, or the 10-day moving average before considering.
2. Don't randomly catch falling knives! You must wait for the market to stabilize (for example, rounding tops/bottoms, two bottom tests); there are very few situations that can V-reverse quickly~ Important reminder: If the consolidation pattern appears in the middle of the previous high and low range from 1 hour ago, it’s highly likely a continuation, not a reversal; don't misjudge!
3. Avoid trading during quiet periods! Do not open new positions from 2:30 PM to market close, and after 10:30 PM~ The main market movements for the day have already occurred, trading volume shrinks, and direction becomes vague; entering means aimless floundering.
4. Always watch trading volume! Before entering, pay attention to the 5-minute trading volume: without significant news, how can retail investors generate large volume bars? It’s highly likely the main force is moving! The most reliable signal is "moving average convergence + increasing trading volume"; any price movements without trading volume are all illusions, don’t trust them!
5. Control single trade losses! If you’re not confident in the market, don’t force your entry; don’t treat stop-loss as the confidence to buy recklessly~ You must have a clear entry logic, and place tight stop-loss orders upon entry; even if you incur a loss, as long as the logic remains, wait for the right opportunity to add positions again.
If you want to know more about short-term trading tips and pitfalls in the cryptocurrency market, feel free to chat with me anytime~ #Crypto Market Observations #ETH Trend Analysis
Someone asked me: "Have you really made money in the crypto world?"
To be honest, I have indeed made quite a bit, but it’s not because of any complex techniques; rather, it’s a particularly "simple" method—no need to stay up all night watching the market, no need to calculate deep indicators, save your brain and still make a profit.
When I started with 100,000 U using this logic, I’ve now rolled it up to 1,000,000 U. I didn’t even expect that trading could be this simple.
The core is three sentences: watch the trend, find the position, wait for the signal.
✅ Watch the trend: only focus on the big cycles, don’t chase small fluctuations I usually only look at big cycles starting from 4 hours; the market has three states: rising, sideways, and falling. If it’s rising, go long; if it’s falling, go short decisively. During sideways movement, I’d rather stay in cash and wait, never placing random orders—if the trend is wrong, messing around is pointless.
✅ Find the position: don’t chase rises or falls, only wait for the "launch point" Prices don’t move in a straight line; they always jump level by level. What we need to do is get in at its "launch point" (which is the support and resistance levels), and cash out when it reaches the next level, absolutely no greed or lingering.
✅ Wait for the signal: confirm with a small cycle, don’t enter blindly Once you’ve confirmed the trend and position, then look for entry signals in the small cycle. No need to learn a bunch of flashy techniques; being proficient in one or two sets is enough. The real key to making money isn’t how great the method is, but whether you can quickly finalize your plan: what coin to trade, how much to invest, long or short direction, entry point, stop-loss point, take-profit point—set it firmly and execute strictly, and don’t get tangled up in the rest.
Trading isn’t as mysterious as everyone thinks; the difficulty has never been the methods, but whether you can keep your hands steady and your mind in control, not swayed by emotions.
I’m Lao Zhang, good at medium and short-term contracts, as well as medium to long-term spot arrangements, sharing practical investment skills and detailed strategies daily. Friends who don’t understand can always reach out to me for communication; let’s make money steadily with the "simple method"!
Last year, a friend was desperately trying to recover his 2700U, his voice trembling. I didn't complicate things with intricate indicators; I simply handed him three iron rules forged from blood and tears. He followed them for three months, and his account surged from 2700U to 50,000U, with zero liquidation throughout the process, extremely stable 💪
✅ First Rule: Three parts capital, safety always comes first · 900U for short-term trading: Open a maximum of 2 positions daily, and immediately close the software 📱; even a second of watching can lead to greed; · 900U waiting for trends: If the weekly chart hasn't formed a bullish pattern, just play dead 🐢, never jump into the frenzy; · 900U as emergency funds: When the market is about to liquidate, add to positions to keep the chance of recovery alive 🔥, never gamble away the principal.
✅ Second Rule: Only catch the body of the trend, don’t be greedy for the head or tail · Is the moving average not bullish? Firmly stay out and watch 🎯, no matter the temptation, do not move; · Breaking previous highs with volume? Test the waters with a small position 💧, do not blindly bet heavily; · Profit exceeds 30%? Take half off the table for safety 💰, use the remaining to follow the moving stop-loss.
✅ Third Rule: Treat yourself as a trading machine, eliminate emotional interference · Stop-loss fixed at 3%, cut losses when hit ⚡, never hold on waiting for a rebound; · When profits reach 10%, immediately adjust stop-loss to break-even 📈, safeguard your capital; · Shut down on time at midnight, no matter how crazy the coins are 🌙, staying up to monitor will lead to chaotic operations.
Remember: Liquidation is just a severed finger; losing all capital is a decapitation! In the crypto world, as long as you are alive, there are infinite opportunities. If you protect your capital, you have already won half 👑
Don't want to be the one getting cut? Want to accurately catch the rebound rhythm? Follow Lin! Real-time analysis of market dynamics helps you find the best entry points, steadily grabbing profits in the fluctuations, no wild guesses, no following the crowd~
Contract short-term trading is like licking blood on the tip of a knife! Some people make quick money by luck, only to be pressed down by the market; after struggling for half a year and stepping into pits, I summarized 3 practical rules, personally tested with a full win rate, and new traders can save 80% of tuition if they follow these!
✅ First Move: Ladder Profit Taking, Lock Floating Profits into Real Gains Once the price rises over 10% after buying, tighten your nerves immediately, don’t be greedy for a "higher point"—if it retraces to the buying price, clear out and leave the market in seconds, turning floating profits into real gains; When it rises to 20%, draw a red line in advance: at least lock in 10% profit before selling, don’t bet on the "hundred percent peak", take the profit and don’t get attached to the battle; When encountering a 30% surge, stay even more clear-headed, and lock in a bottom line of 15% profit! This method can securely hold profits even if you don't know how to read K lines, without fearing sudden market changes.
✅ Second Move: Decisive Stop-Loss, Never Let Small Losses Become Liquidations I set a firm 15% stop-loss line for myself (can be adjusted slightly based on risk tolerance), and once the price drops to this number after buying, I cut losses and leave without hesitation! How many people fall for the fantasy of "waiting for a rebound"? Even if the price rises again after cutting losses, I won’t regret it—this indicates the entry point was wrong, and wrong trades must be stopped in time. Remember: always set a stop-loss for every trade, this is not cowardice, but the bottom line for survival in the crypto world.
✅ Third Move: Dare to Buy After a Drop, Prevent Regrets of Missing Out If the price drops after taking profit, as long as you still believe in the asset, buy back the same amount at the original price—your coins haven’t decreased, and you still have more margin in hand; If it hasn’t dropped to the ideal price and doesn’t get back in, and later rises back to the selling price, then unconditionally re-enter! Spending a little more on transaction fees isn’t a big deal, it’s much better than regretting after selling too soon. This move can also link with stop-loss: if you re-enter and it drops again, then stop-loss, and if it bounces back and forth, change positions to fight again, flexible and safe.
In fact, short-term trading is not about luck, but about strict discipline! Quick entry and exit is about timing, chasing hot spots is about trends, taking profits is about preserving capital, and holding cash to observe is about waiting for opportunities—execute simple rules to the extreme, and short-term trading can be profitable without pitfalls!
The cryptocurrency market can indeed make money, but it's definitely not from blind gambling; it relies on practical and grounded methods!
There was a fan who entered the market with 1800 U, and within three months, it grew to 29,000 U. Now, his account is steadily above 58,000 U, without a single liquidation throughout the process. Behind this is my three core logical strategies that turned 8000 U into financial freedom, simple and direct, anyone can replicate:
✅ First Strategy: Diversify to protect your capital, this is the prerequisite for making money ($BTC) Don't put all your eggs in one basket! I advised him to split the 1800 U into 3 parts, with each part being 600 U: - One part for day trading: Focus solely on this position, withdraw immediately when the target profit is reached, never be greedy; - One part for swing trading: Hold for ten days to half a month without trading, catch the trend to enjoy the big waves; - One part as a foundational position: No matter how the market fluctuates, don't touch it, keep it for a comeback. Many people start with full positions, and when the market drops, they get liquidated, not even holding onto the market, let alone making money?
✅ Second Strategy: Capture thick profits, don't fumble around during sideways trading ($ETH) 80% of the time in the cryptocurrency market is spent in sideways trading, and frequent operations during this time are just throwing money away! My advice is: be patient during sideways phases, enter when the trend is clear; and cash out promptly when in profit—if profits exceed 20%, withdraw 30% to secure your gains. True experts don’t trade every day; rather, they are selective, and when they do act, they can capture full profits.
✅ Third Strategy: Control emotions, use rules instead of feelings ($SOL) Emotional trading is a big taboo; you must set strict rules: lock the stop-loss at 2%, and cut losses immediately when it hits that point; reduce your position when profits reach 4%, to secure what you've earned; even if you incur a loss, never average down, as it only leads to deeper losses. Set the rules in advance, adhere strictly to the plan, and don’t let emotions dictate your account.
The best state for making money is to let capital roll according to rules, rather than fluctuate with emotions. Turning 1800 U into 58,000 U relies on this system of 'locking risks and letting profits run slowly'—not gambling on luck, but strictly adhering to rules, is how to steadily make money in the cryptocurrency market!
In the crypto world, many believe that making money relies on talent, explosive growth, or a bit of "market intuition," but seasoned players understand: the market is never merciful and only rewards those with execution that is more ruthless than others.
I started from 500U and rolled it to 80 million. To outsiders, it seems like a myth? Brother, that is the result of countless nights over eight years wanting to smash my phone, wanting to give up, but stubbornly holding on without stopping.
I admit I’m "slow," but stability, ruthlessness, and replicability are the truly valuable money-making systems.
These five points are my trump cards for turning things around:
① Only take 1-2 trades a day, precisely crush the chaos While others frantically place dozens of trades in one night, getting more chaotic, I only seize the steadiest core opportunities; the hit rate is always more important than the frequency—what truly leads to losses is "reckless trading," not a lack of opportunities.
② Mainstream coins are the way to go, altcoins are traps No matter how exciting altcoins are, they cannot compare to the pain of liquidation. I only focus on BTC and ETH: deep liquidity, controllable risk, clean trends. Betting on explosive growth relies on luck; trading mainstream coins relies on strength, and long-term profits never involve gambling.
③ Set limit orders in advance to lock in plans, zero emotional participation Entry, stop-loss, and take-profit are all set in advance; I never act unless the price is right, and I will execute when the price hits. Being as ruthless and impartial as a machine is the steadiest path to profit.
④ Never go all in; position size is life Only move 1/5 to 1/3 of the position at a time, leaving room even for the best opportunities. Position management might not seem cool, but it allows you to survive in the market, and being alive opens up infinite possibilities.
⑤ Do not change, increase, or backtrack on limit orders The distance between you and liquidation is just that one second of hesitation. Emotion is the most expensive cost in the crypto world; once shaken, all previous persistence is wasted.
Why can this "slow method" win? Because the market specifically harvests emotions, while I only let discipline speak. While others gamble on rises and falls based on feelings, I rely on a system for steady profits.
I have also experienced moments of doubt during downturns, but I never resist a position, increase my stake, or change my plan. Over time, my account naturally grows bigger like a snowball.
This path is not exciting or mystical, but it is stable, sustainable, profitable, and can go far.
Brother, want to get on shore? Starting today, remember: stability is the greatest explosive power.
Keep pace, and let’s steadily earn back the market’s money.
💥【Breaking News】The Federal Reserve hits the brakes! Officially halting tapering from December 1, the policy bombshell ignites the market!
In simple terms: The Federal Reserve will no longer 'suck liquidity' from the market! This tightening action, which began in June 2022, has reduced the nearly $9 trillion balance sheet to $6.6 trillion, and now suddenly hits the pause button❗️
❓ Why stop now? ➤ The economy can't hold up: Growth slowdown has become a foregone conclusion, further tapering risks liquidity gaps, and the money market has already sounded the alarm; ➤ Fiscal constraints: During the pandemic, the Federal Reserve purchased more than half of U.S. Treasury bonds to provide fiscal support. Further tapering would mean selling U.S. bonds, causing borrowing costs for the U.S. government to skyrocket!
📉 The Federal Reserve is trapped in a dilemma: ▶️ Inflation is still hovering at a high of 3%, not yet at target; ▶️ The job market is showing signs of fatigue, and the economy can't withstand tightening. Support the economy or curb inflation? It's like dancing on a tightrope!
📈 What does this mean for the market? ✅ Short-term benefits: Global liquidity pressure eases, money is less tight, and high-risk assets welcome a breather; ⚠️ Hidden pitfalls: The Federal Reserve's assets are still $2 trillion higher than before the pandemic, hot money may crazily impact asset prices, and volatility is set to explode!
🌀 A more critical variable: U.S. economic data for October has been delayed to December due to the government shutdown! The 'data vacuum + policy uncertainty' has left market expectations in disarray, which is one of the core reasons for the recent volatility in U.S. stocks.
💬 In summary: The Federal Reserve's pause is a clear signal that liquidity has hit bottom, and it also serves as a 'lifeline' for the economy! The wave of interest rate cuts in 2025-2026 is already on the way, and global assets are about to be reassessed. Are you ready?
$ETH 🚀Countdown to interest rate cut! 86.4% chance to trigger liquidity, NASDAQ + RWA skyrocketing, ETH upgrade + surprise attacks on universities, this window is too great!
CME's latest data is explosive: the probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in December has soared to 86.4%, the floodgates of capital are about to open, and the market is directly entering take-off mode 🛫! Institutions are frantically seizing on-chain opportunities—NASDAQ announces “tokenized stocks” as a priority for SEC approval, the September proposal is advancing rapidly, Galaxy Digital has already issued tokenized equity, Wall Street and Crypto dimensions have completely broken down 🔥! But veterans are also questioning: RWA relies heavily on L2 processing, how much of the pie can ETH get? Is this a win-win or an institutional harvest?
Even more exciting is BlackRock's operation: sweeping up $600 million in cryptocurrencies in 3 days, with ETHA holdings exceeding 580,000 ETH, but IBIT saw an outflow of $2.34 billion in November, executives calmly call it a “healthy adjustment”—on the eve of an interest rate cut, is this pullback truly a golden pit?
⚠️ At this critical moment, Vitalik sounded the alarm! He criticized ZEC governance being hijacked by whales, shouting “privacy is a public good”, warning that even if tokenization is hot, we cannot lose the bottom line of privacy! Fortunately, dawn is breaking: Deep Funding is reconstructing funding distribution using AI + juries, paired with zero-knowledge proofs, completing verification in 99ms on mobile, the KYC dilemma of RWA is expected to be solved 🛡️!
🎓 Synchronizing spoilers: The Ethereum Foundation will launch a surprise attack on Chinese universities in December, with three hardcore tours coming: •12/4 Peking University | RWA and DApp practical secrets •12/6 Tsinghua University | Digital asset dissection class •12/7 Jointly by four universities | The truth of stablecoin games The Scroll core team + professors from prestigious universities will decrypt on-site, developer workshops will help you fly!
This historic window: Do you bet on institutional bulls, or stick with crypto natives? Which black box do universities want to pry open the most? 👇 Quick comments, the battlefield is yours!
⚠️ Reminder: The market is turbulent, operate with self-control risk. Please refer to official releases for information. $BTC $DOGE #CryptoMarketRebound
$ETH Explosive Market! Wall Street's God Predictor Tom Lee's Gamble: After the Upgrade, It Could Skyrocket to $20,000-$50,000!
Tom Lee, the co-founder of Fundstrat who accurately pinpointed the bottom of BTC and forecasted the 2023 US stock market bull run, is going all in on Ethereum this time! Recognized outside the crypto world as a 'contrarian prophet,' his judgments are never mere talk: In 2018, when BTC dropped to $6,000, he called the bottom using the 'mining cost model,' and the subsequent rise proved him right; at the end of 2022, amidst widespread market despair, he confidently predicted a rebound in the 2023 US stock market, with minimal deviation from his S&P 500 target—he always speaks against the tide during panic, hitting the right macro and sector rotation rhythm.
This time betting on ETH, he has a threefold logic foundation: 🔥 Upgrade Catalyst: The Fusaka upgrade on December 3 is about to activate, with network performance and attractiveness soaring simultaneously; 🌍 Macro Assistance: The Federal Reserve's policy shift in December and expectations for liquidity easing provide plenty of room for imagination; 💰 Real Money Endorsement: Last week, BitMine, where he serves as chairman, bought 96,798 ETH, with weekly purchase volume surging by 39%! Currently holding over 3.72 million ETH, valued at around $12.1 billion in crypto and cash assets, he has also clearly stated, 'Increase buying intensity, optimistic about December's market.'
The big names use models to predict, support claims with achievements, and vote with capital; this wave of ETH's catalytic combination can be considered perfect. With the triple buff of upgrade + macro + institutional buying, will Tom Lee's target of $20,000-$50,000 once again come true?
The market has entered the countdown, do you dare to follow this wave?
🔥The market has split to the extreme! The probability of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates in December has soared to 90%, yet Bitcoin faces an 8% plunge, once sliding towards the $84000 range——what happened to the promised benefits of rate cuts?
Forecasting platform Polymarket shows that traders are betting wildly on a 25 basis point rate cut in December, with a 90% probability firmly in place, and only 10% believe there will be no action. However, the price of cryptocurrencies has plummeted, with the opinions of major players directly opposing each other:
Elon Musk once again supports $BTC, claiming it is a "hard currency based on energy," with its inability to be printed at will being its core value; while analyst Willy Woo pours cold water on this: don't be naive in believing that printing money will push prices up, models indicate that BTC may have already peaked, and capital inflow is slowing down.
Even more explosive is the personnel change at the Federal Reserve! Trump has basically finalized it, with loyal confidant and White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett taking over from Powell, who will step down next May. This hawkish figure, who has repeatedly criticized the Federal Reserve for "not cutting rates quickly enough" alongside Trump, may lead to a drastic shift in central bank policy once in office.
Institutional debates have also heated up: ▪ Grayscale directly denies the "four-year cycle" theory, stating in its report that this bull market is driven by institutional funds like ETPs, and the recent correction is normal, with BTC still expected to hit new highs next year, and the Federal Reserve's December rate cut likely to happen; ▪ BlackRock executives, on the other hand, look to the long term: tokenization will reshape global finance at internet speed, with all assets managed through digital wallets in the future.
Summary: The wild celebration of rate cut expectations and the short-term crash in cryptocurrency prices create a bizarre contrast, with bulls and bears fiercely clashing, the Federal Reserve is about to welcome a "Trump faction" leader, while institutions debate whether the cycle has failed, they also plan for a future of "tokenization of everything." The volatility has just begun, buckle up!
$BTC $ETH $SOL The bull market is surging! The big trend has really arrived!
The Federal Reserve's balance sheet reduction has officially stopped, and the tightening alarm has been completely lifted✅ Monetary policy has sharply shifted from 'tightening' to 'loosening', with interest rate cuts and liquidity injections entering the countdown, a liquidity tsunami is about to sweep the market!
CZ just stated: "More historical highs are just around the corner", and as soon as he finished speaking, the market directly surged, brothers who bought the dip are making a fortune again!
Even more explosive is - for the first time in history! CME Ethereum futures trading volume has actually surpassed Bitcoin! This is not just a digital reversal, it is clearly a complete shift in the direction of large funds, ETH has become the new darling of institutions!
🔥 Four engines are simultaneously igniting: 🔹 Institutions are rushing in: The $19 trillion asset management giant Vanguard opens client subscriptions for ETH ETF, CME Ethereum options heat surges, a large number of institutions are crazily positioning; 🔹 On-chain costs have collapsed: ETH mainnet Gas fees have dropped to 0.1 Gwei, transfers only cost $0.02, the threshold for ecological participation has been slashed to the floor; 🔹 Confidence is completely full: CZ's shout + CME data breaking records, market FOMO sentiment is at its peak; 🔹 Volatility potential is maxed out: If ETH falls below $2701, it may trigger the liquidation of $1.46 billion in long positions, breaking above $2961 could see $720 million in short positions under pressure, a showdown between bulls and bears is imminent!
Summary: Institutional channels have opened + on-chain infrastructure has improved + emotions are running high, ETH holds a triple buff of funds, infrastructure, and sentiment! Short-term fluctuations are inevitable, but the trend is already set in stone!
Institutions are still pouring in through ETFs and CME: Will you prioritize positioning within the Ethereum ecosystem, or continue to wait and see? With Gas fees so low, which DApp or on-chain activity do you most want to dive into? Let's discuss your positioning in the comments below👇
⚠️ Reminder: Market volatility is intense, this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. DYOR, make rational decisions!