There’s a term in the crypto world that is often mythologized — 'rolling positions'. Some say it’s a 'wealth accelerator' that can turn 50,000 into a million; others call it a 'liquidation catalyst' that can reduce 100,000 to zero in days. In fact, rolling positions are neither mysterious nor evil. It's like driving: following the rules can get you there safely; reckless steering will only destroy the vehicle and endanger lives.
If you only have 5000 yuan in principal and want to reach the million mark through rolling, this article will break down the specific path — it’s not about luck, but about the combination of 'adding positions with floating profits + low leverage + strict discipline', with replicable operational details at each step.
One, first understand: rolling positions are not 'leveraging and betting', but 'using profits to roll a snowball'.
Many people misunderstand rolling positions as 'leveraging heavily and going all in', which is a fatal misconception. The true core of rolling positions is captured in 8 words: adding positions with floating profits, locking in risks.
In simple terms: use the profits earned from the principal to expand positions while keeping the principal safe. It's like rolling a snowball; first, use your hands to push (the principal) to get the snowball moving, and once it has inertia (floating profits), let the snow (profits) accumulate, making the snowball grow larger while keeping your hands (the principal) out of it.
For example:
With 5000 yuan in principal, use a 10x leverage gradual position mode, only taking 10% of the capital (500 yuan) as margin, which effectively uses 1x leverage (500 yuan × 10 = 5000 yuan position, equal to the principal). Set a 2% stop-loss, which means the maximum loss is 100 yuan (5000 yuan × 2%), having minimal impact on the principal.
If you earned 10% (500 yuan), your total capital becomes 5500 yuan. Then use 10% (550 yuan) to open a position at 1x leverage, with a stop-loss of 2% (loss of 110 yuan). Even if you hit the stop-loss this time, your total capital would still be 5500 - 110 = 5390 yuan, which is still 390 yuan profit compared to the initial amount.
This is the underlying logic of rolling positions: use profits to bear risks, keeping the principal safe at all times. High leverage and adding to positions with principal in a 'pseudo-rolling' manner is essentially gambling, and will eventually result in liquidation.
Two, the 3 life-and-death lines of rolling positions: hitting any one of them can turn 5000 into a million.
The key to rolling positions is not 'earning quickly', but 'surviving long'. I have seen cases of turning 5,000 into 800,000 and tragedies of turning 100,000 into negative numbers; the core difference lies in 3 disciplines:
Leverage must be 'ridiculously low': 3x is the upper limit, 1-2x is much safer.
'The higher the leverage, the faster you earn' — this is the pitfall most beginners easily fall into. In 2022, I saw a retail investor with a principal of 5,000 yuan using 20x leverage for rolling positions; they earned 3,000 yuan the first time, but after adding to their position, they encountered a flash crash and were liquidated.
Remember: rolling positions rely on 'frequency compounding', not 'single-instance high profits'. A 3x leverage means '33% fluctuation leads to liquidation', paired with a 2% stop-loss, providing ample margin for error; whereas 10x leverage may trigger forced liquidation with just a 10% fluctuation, which cannot withstand normal volatility in crypto.
My suggestion: initially use 1-2x leverage; after achieving 5 consecutive profits and stabilizing your mindset, then increase to 3x, and never touch 5x or higher.
Adding positions should only use 'floating profits': the principal is the bottom line, and must never be touched.
The essence of rolling positions is 'making money with the market's money'. For example, with a principal of 5000 yuan and earning 1000 yuan the first time, the total capital becomes 6000 yuan; at this point, you can only use 1000 yuan of floating profits to add to your position, while the 5000 yuan principal must remain intact.
This way, even if adding positions leads to losses, you will only lose floating profits, while the principal remains safe. Conversely, if you invest all 5,000 yuan of principal at once, a single mistake can send you back to square one, wasting all previous efforts.
It's like a fisherman: using the fish caught as bait; even if no new fish are caught, the fishing boat will not be lost.
Stop-losses must be 'ironclad and cold-blooded': 2% is the red line; when it’s time, cut losses immediately.
'Wait a little longer; it might rebound' — this statement can ruin all rolling position plans. When rolling positions, single stop-losses must strictly be controlled within 2% of the total capital. For 5000 yuan principal, that’s 100 yuan; for 100,000 yuan principal, that’s 2000 yuan. When it’s time, cut losses immediately, with no excuses.
In 2023, Bitcoin rose from 30,000 to 40,000. I used 1x leverage for rolling positions, hitting stop-losses 3 times along the way, losing 1,000-2,000 yuan each time. However, in the end, 6 profitable trades multiplied my total capital by 3 times. If I had held onto a losing trade at any point, I might have been washed out by the volatility and missed the subsequent major rise.
Three, from 5,000 to 1 million: rolling positions in 3 stages, with specific operations at each step.
To turn 5000 yuan into 1 million requires phased advancement, with different goals and strategies for each phase. It's like climbing stairs; jumping three steps at once can lead to falls, while taking one step at a time can get you to the top.
Stage one: 5,000 → 50,000 (accumulate starting capital, practice skills)
Core goal: familiarize with rhythm using spot + small leverage, accumulating the first 'stress-free capital'.
Start with 5000 yuan in spot trading: buy BTC and ETH at bear market lows (for example, when BTC drops to 16,000 in 2023), wait for a rebound of 10%-20% to sell, and repeat this 3-5 times to roll up to 20,000.
Join a rolling position with 1x leverage: when BTC breaks key resistance levels (like 20,000, 30,000), open a long position with 1x leverage, and when you profit 10%, add 10% with floating profits, with a stop-loss of 2%. For example, with a principal of 20,000, open a position of 2000 yuan the first time, earn 200 yuan, then add 200 yuan to the position, keeping the total position not exceeding 10% of the principal.
The key: at this stage, do not pursue speed; focus on practicing 'stop-loss + floating profit addition' muscle memory, completing at least 10 profitable trades before entering the next stage.
Stage two: 50,000 → 300,000 (seize trending markets, amplify profits).
Core goal: increase the frequency of rolling positions within a clear trend, accelerating through 'segment compounding'.
Only operate within 'certain trends': for example, BTC must stabilize above the 30-day line and have volume increase by more than 3 times before confirming an upward trend to roll positions. After the BTC ETF approval in January 2024, it will be a typical trending market suitable for rolling positions.
Addition ratio: every time you profit 15%, use 30% of the floating profit to add to your position. For example, with a principal of 50,000 and a profit of 15% to 57,500, take out 2,250 yuan (30% of floating profit of 7,500) to add to the position, keeping the total position within 20% of the principal.
Take profit strategy: every time the price increases by 50%, cash out 20% of the profits. For instance, turning 50,000 into 100,000, first withdraw 20,000 in cash, leaving 80,000 to continue rolling. This way, you can both lock in profits and avoid the 'profit withdrawal' mindset collapse.
Stage three: 300,000 → 1 million (relying on major cycle trends, earning 'era dividends').
Core goal: seize the big market trend of bull and bear transitions, completing a leap with one major trend.
Wait for a 'historic opportunity': for instance, when Bitcoin rises from a bear market low (like 15,000) to a mid-bull market (like 60,000), this kind of 5x level trend can amplify profits to over 10 times. During the bull market of 2020-2021, some used 300,000 to roll up to 5 million, relying on such major trends.
Dynamically adjust positions: in the early trend, keep positions at 10%-20%, increase to 30%-40% in the mid-term, and reduce back to 10% in the later stage. For instance, if BTC rises from 30,000 to 60,000, start with a position of 30,000, increase to 60,000 when it reaches 40,000, and reduce back to 30,000 when it hits 50,000, allowing you to catch the main upward wave while minimizing risks at the peak.
Ultimate discipline: when capital reaches 800,000, stop rolling positions, take out 500,000 to store in stablecoins, and continue operating with the remaining 300,000. Remember: the endpoint of rolling positions is 'locking in wealth', not 'forever rolling'.
Four, the most easily overlooked: the 'mindset moat' of rolling positions.
Turning 5000 yuan into a million, technique accounts for only 30%, while mindset accounts for 70%. I have seen too many people with good skills fail because of two mindset traps.
Don't be greedy for 'perfect additions': it's better to miss an opportunity than to make a bad addition.
Some people get tangled up in 'I added too early' or 'I added too little', for instance, planning to increase positions after a 10% profit, but getting impatient and adding at 9% or waiting for a pullback at 15%. In fact, rolling positions do not require precision; as long as you add to your position within the 'profit range', it doesn't count as a mistake.
It's like farming; as long as you sow in spring, it doesn’t matter if it’s a few days early or late; it's much better than missing the planting season.
Accept 'imperfect stop-losses': stop-losses are costs, not failures.
During the rolling process, having 3-4 stop-losses out of 10 trades is normal. In 2023, I did SOL rolling, and had 2 stop-losses out of 5 trades, but the remaining 3 profitable trades increased my total capital by 80%.
Treat stop-loss as buying a 'ticket' — If you want to enter the amusement park, you have to buy a ticket. Occasionally encountering a ride that isn't fun doesn't allow you to refund the ticket, but that doesn't affect your enjoyment of other rides.
Five, 3 practical cases of rolling positions with 5000 yuan: avoid the pitfalls others have fallen into.
Positive case: 5000 yuan → 780,000, achieved through a 'foolish method'.
From 2022 to 2024, some started with 5,000 yuan in spot, bought ETH at bear market lows (880 dollars), sold at 1200 dollars for a 40% profit; then used 1x leverage for rolling positions, adding 10% to the position every time they made a 10% profit, with a 2% stop-loss, rolling up to 780,000 in two years. Their secret: only trade ETH, avoid altcoins, and stick to one currency, winning through 'focus + discipline'.
Negative case: 100,000 → 500 yuan, dying from 'leverage addiction'.
In 2023, a retail investor started with 100,000 yuan and used 5x leverage for rolling positions; after the first two trades, they earned 50,000 and increased leverage to 10x. However, when BTC dropped sharply, they were liquidated down to 30,000; feeling dissatisfied, they used 10x leverage again, and a week later, they were completely wiped out. They violated the major rule of rolling positions: using principal to add positions and increasing leverage.
Key conclusion: the essence of rolling positions is 'exchanging time for space'.
Turning 5000 yuan into 1 million requires at least 2-3 cycles of bull and bear markets (3-5 years). Those who fantasize about achieving this in one year will ultimately be educated by the market. The wealth code in the crypto space has never been 'fast', but rather 'stable + long-term'.
Six, insights from rolling positions for ordinary people.
Can 5,000 yuan roll up to 1 million? Yes, but it requires meeting 3 prerequisites:
Use spare money for operations; losing it all won't affect your life.
At least spend 6 months practicing skills, completing 100 simulated trades.
Accept 'slow', and don’t pursue getting rich overnight.
Rolling positions is not a myth, but a tool for 'ordinary people to reverse their fortunes through discipline'. It's like climbing stairs; every step seems ordinary, but by persisting through 1000 steps, you can reach heights unreachable by others.
If you currently only have 5000 yuan, don't rush. Start rolling from the first profit of 100 yuan — the snowball of wealth must start from a small snowball.
If you plan to stay in the crypto space for the next three years, determined to treat trading as a second career, you must read these 10 iron rules; they are practical tips for making a living through trading. Understanding these 10 rules may help you earn your desired 'little sun' in the crypto space!
Never buy coins when the price is high; maintain a mindset that it doesn’t matter how much they rise, treating the coin as if it doesn’t exist.
There are two types of coins: coins at the buying point are good coins, while those not at the buying point are junk coins; coins at major buying points are the best-performing stocks. Patience is required to wait for these major level coins to become true blue-chip stocks; this is the correct mindset.
In fact, mindset is the most important in trading. Many people know it's not the right buying point, yet can’t resist buying; this shows a problem with their mindset. If this isn’t resolved, learning any theory is useless.
Maintain a stable mindset; don't get emotionally attached to any coin or price point, focus only on the signals from the market, becoming emotionally attached to buying and selling points.
When you make trading mistakes, don’t blame the market; only look for reasons within yourself, and summarize immediately after each mistake.
A mindset without technical support is a foolish mindset, with no responsive reactions. Only insights guided by wisdom can ensure a good mindset.
Why can't you be like a wolf? This has nothing to do with the amount of capital. As long as you can buy at the right point and sell at the right point, that's the most powerful.
Always stay calm while trading; with money, anything is possible, so don’t worry about finding good coins.
In the market, any luck is only temporary, and the market will make you pay back double. To face the market, you must fundamentally change yourself to win. The mindset of wanting to earn money quickly is a major taboo for crypto traders; if you cannot control your mind, greed, and desires, you cannot succeed in the long run in the market. The vast majority of investors are doomed to be played by the market, getting confused by their own operations. These people divide all operations into long and short, and when they hold onto coins, their thoughts are controlled by long positions; conversely, they are controlled by short positions. Market sentiment accumulates and is guided this way. If you cannot break free from this state, you will never become a true market participant.
What is the secret to making big money in crypto trading? It's obvious: capture the big while letting go of the small. Give up all small opportunities and focus on trend trades that can bring significant returns. Trading is not farming; effort does not equal reward. Trading every day does not guarantee profits every day, which is unwise.
Many people think that only through operations can they make money. In fact, the core of making money lies in not operating, patiently waiting, and holding onto profits if they arise. Operations bring quick feedback, but waiting is very counterintuitive. In the market, 80% of trends are oscillations, which can feel pleasurable but are unlikely to lead to significant profits.
Trading trends can be painful because the duration is often short, but trends are the only way for ordinary people to get rich. If you develop a habit of short-term trading, you can basically say goodbye to making significant money. Skilled traders practice the ability to not trade. What does it mean to not trade? Not trading when you don’t understand; even when you do understand, there are still situations where trading is not suitable, such as having too large a stop-loss or too small a profit potential after a significant rise. Standards aside, there are priorities, and one must also know when to let go. Thus, after filtering out what’s not feasible, the truly actionable opportunities become quite limited.
The more skilled traders do, the fewer they become; the more careless traders do, the more they become. It's not that skilled traders have superior methods, but that they are not in a hurry to make money, exchanging unlimited opportunities for slightly larger spaces.
Engage in trading:
You need to catch a major trend.
Capturing trends with low leverage and adding floating profits is the most suitable method for ordinary people.
Opening positions must have stop-losses.
There are three scenarios for using rolling positions: choosing directions with long-term volatility at new lows; breaking through weekly and monthly resistance and support levels; bottom-fishing during major declines in a bull market.
Most of the time, the market is boring.
If you make money, quickly cash out to buy a house.
Note:
Be sure to recognize the trend; look at long-term charts, weekly and daily lines, and don’t focus on short-term lines.
Low leverage, at most 2x leverage.
Wait patiently for opportunities to arise.
Self-cultivation! Trading is often counterintuitive.
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