During my ten years of experience in the cryptocurrency field, I have successfully accumulated a small achievement of 20 million. If I want to rewrite my life trajectory, venturing into the crypto world is undoubtedly a risk worth taking. If I cannot find my first pot of gold in this field, it may be very difficult for ordinary people to find another opportunity to turn things around. Not long ago, I had the pleasure of enjoying tea with a heavyweight in the crypto world, discussing the turbulent waves of the cryptocurrency market.
A personal experience he shared deeply touched me.
He once faced liquidation in just three days due to impulsive contract trading, losing an astonishing 50 million RMB in an instant. This painful lesson has become an indelible mark in his life.
Looking back on my journey in the crypto world, it has been magnificent and full of changes. From initially entering the market with a 50,000 capital to capitalizing on a bull market, my assets soared to the tens of millions; after experiencing market ups and downs, my net worth fluctuated, ultimately settling at a small target of 20 million. Now, I am preparing for the next bull market, secretly setting a new goal of 50 million in my heart.
My cryptocurrency trading philosophy is not complicated but effective. In just a year, I doubled my assets to eight figures. My winning strategy lies in focusing on one market pattern, patiently waiting for the best time to strike decisively; if no ideal pattern emerges, I never act lightly.
Over five years, I have maintained a win rate of over 90% with extraordinary patience and precise judgment. This persistence and wisdom are the solid foundation for my success in the crypto world.
Methods for taking profits and stopping losses at this stage:
Ultra-short positions:
Taking profits: Since ultra-short positions pursue quick profits, when the price of Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH) rises by 10% within a 15-minute timeframe, it is time to take profits. For example, if you invest 110U (10% of your capital), after earning 11U, close the position and secure the profits. Technical indicators can also be combined, such as taking profits early when clear reversal signals appear on the 15-minute candlestick chart, like top divergences.
Stop loss: To prevent losses from significant price reversals, set the stop-loss ratio at 5%. When the price drops by 5%, quickly stop loss. If you invest 110U, when the price drops to 104.5U, decisively sell to protect the remaining funds.
Strategy position:
Taking profits: Since I am using the profits to dollar-cost average into Bitcoin (BTC), I can set a long-term profit target. When the overall profit from dollar-cost averaging into Bitcoin (BTC) reaches 50%, I will take partial profits, for example, selling 50% of the investment position to lock in profits. Additionally, I can adjust the take profit point appropriately based on market conditions and technical indicators of the 4-hour timeframe, such as when the MACD indicator shows a death cross.
Stop loss: Given that I am using 10x leverage, to control risk, set the stop loss at 20% of the invested amount. When the loss reaches 3U (20% of 15U), immediately close the position to stop the loss and avoid further losses. Additionally, you can also combine it with key support levels on the 4-hour candlestick chart, such as when the price breaks below important moving averages, to stop loss early.
Trend positions:
Taking profits: Since I've set a high risk-reward ratio (e.g., 1:3), when profits reach the target set by the risk-reward ratio, such as a 30% price increase (with a corresponding stop loss of 10%), take profit. Additionally, on daily or weekly charts, combine price movements with technical indicators; if obvious top signals appear, such as head and shoulders patterns, take profit early. Alternatively, you can also take partial profits; when profits reach a certain level, sell part of the position to lock in profits, while continuing to hold the remaining position to pursue higher gains.
Stop loss: Strictly execute according to the set stop loss point; when the price drops by 10% (corresponding to a risk-reward ratio of 1:3), firmly stop loss. In daily or weekly timeframes, if the price effectively breaks below critical support levels, such as an upward trend line, even if the stop-loss ratio is not reached, one should decisively stop loss to avoid greater losses.
Today, I will freely share the trading experiences I have summarized over the years, hoping to help everyone.
Of course, today I will summarize it first. If everyone thinks it is necessary, I will separately write three articles later to elaborate on these three points! The core consists of three points:
First, position management is paramount!
If you still haven't realized how important position management is, to put it bluntly, you are still stuck in the novice village of the crypto world, a total newbie! I previously wrote about how I manage my positions; interested friends can look it up. I'll say it simply again, remember! Before opening a contract, you must first think about where to set the stop loss, right? (If you haven't even thought about the stop loss before opening a position, isn't that just giving money away!) The size of the position depends on where you set the stop loss.
Ask yourself, if this position triggers a stop loss, can you accept the loss? If you can't accept it, it means the position is too heavy, reduce it quickly; if you can accept it, then the position is appropriate. Don't calculate the position percentage; it's too troublesome! Good entry points are fleeting; who has time to calculate slowly? This method is simple and direct; you can figure it out in a second!
Second, cultivating these trading habits can save your life!
Always set a stop loss when opening a position; this is an ironclad rule! Trading contracts without a stop loss is like directly handing money to market makers, why bother? Never hold on with a sense of luck! You might manage to hold on nine times and feel great, but as soon as you can't hold on once, you lose everything! In reality, there are truly many such people!
Maintain a good mindset; never get overly excited! If you lose money, don't rush to recover; avoid chaotic operations. I have seen too many people panic and make crazy trades after losing money, resulting in their assets being wiped out overnight. This goes back to what was said earlier: think about the stop loss before opening a position; know how much you can afford to lose. If the stop loss is triggered, relax, adjust your state, and look for opportunities again, don't let emotions lead you!
Don't be too subjective; the market won't move according to your thoughts! If you understand technical analysis, that's good; if you don't understand, don't jump to conclusions! There are always people who think, 'This is definitely going to drop; the market makers are pulling up to entice buyers' or 'So many positive factors, it must rise; just hold on.' Isn't that just stubbornness? The market changes rapidly; how can you rely solely on 'I feel' or 'I think'? If you're wrong, recognize it quickly, adjust your thinking in time, and don't stubbornly hold on!
Third, the risk-reward ratio determines whether you can make big money!
Many people have no concept of contracts and do not understand how important the risk-reward ratio is! The first two points can help you survive in the crypto world, while the risk-reward ratio directly determines whether you can make big money! Too many people trade based solely on gut feeling, lacking a system; hitting one hammer here and another there, how can that work?
If you can strictly implement this, it may be your fastest chance for a turnaround.
Step one: Choose the right battlefield (90% of people fail here)
Wrong approach: Randomly trading BTC and ETH with too little volatility; even with high leverage, it’s hard to double in a short period.
Newly launched contracts for small coins (market cap < 100 million, but trading volume > 10 million)
There are signs of market maker manipulation (sudden volume breakout, high heat).
Trading pairs that have just been listed for 1-3 days (liquidity is sufficient, but they haven't been manipulated by large funds yet)
Key point: You must discover it within the first 30 minutes; otherwise, the rest will just be a slaughter of retail traders.
Step two: Aggressive rolling positions (this is the real money printer).
Wrong approach: Opening 10x leverage, taking a little profit and running, but holding on to losses.
Correct strategy:
1. Opening position with 50x leverage, fully investing 3000 (target: earning 30% within 5 minutes, turning it into 3900)
2. Immediately withdraw profits after making money, and let the capital continue to roll (to avoid zeroing out in one go).
3. Repeat 3-5 times, with each target being 20%-50% (compounding effect).
3000→6000→12000→24000→48000→96000)
Key point: 90% of people fail at the second step because they don't take profits or emotionally add positions.
Step three: Ultimate risk control (the secret no one tells you)
Wrong approach: Wanting more after making a profit, wanting to recover losses after a loss, ultimately leading to liquidation.
Correct mindset:
Make only 1-2 trades a day; if you miss out, wait for tomorrow.
Any loss exceeding 20% should result in stopping trading for the day.
After making 50,000, withdraw 50% and continue trading with the profits.
Key point: True winners do not rely on luck but survive by following the rules.
Taking my own example, when I decide to trade, I look for two conditions:
First, through technical analysis, when I feel the direction of the market's rise and fall is quite clear, I decisively enter the market;
Second, although technical analysis does not provide absolute certainty, if the current point is particularly good, predicting limited downside and significant upside with a high risk-reward ratio can also be viable.
If any one of the conditions is met, I will take action. If both conditions are met, it is an excellent opportunity! My position requires a minimum risk-reward ratio of 1:3. Previously, I had a trade where my technical analysis had about 70% confidence, but the risk-reward ratio could reach 1:7, so I directly entered! When I closed the position, I really made 7 times profit! Using the same position for other contracts, even if I made seven mistakes in a row, I wouldn't lose my capital!
With a higher error tolerance, your mindset naturally improves, and your trading accuracy increases. If you get one trade right later, you can earn money; if you get two trades right, you'll earn even more! The worst thing is that some people take a little profit and run, but hold on through losses; even when the direction is right, they can't make money; isn't that just losing money?