Slow is fast, less is more
Four years ago, my account dropped to only 1200 U. Looking at those dismal numbers, I finally woke up: I was not trading before, but clearly gambling.
Now, this number has turned into 800,000 U. There is no legend of getting rich overnight, only repeated difficult position adjustments and late-night reviews. In this market, I have seen too many 'stars' rise and fall, ultimately realizing that what allows small funds to grow steadily is not accurate predictions, but systems, self-awareness, and discipline.
Stage One: Paying tuition is inevitable, but don't pay it in vain
When I first entered the market with 20,000 USDT, my mind was full of fantasies of 'doubling'. I made 3,000 USDT on my first short trade and instantly thought I was a genius. As a result, the next day, I lost 5,000 USDT in a wave of reverse market.
Unwilling to lose, I started to add to my position, buying more the lower it went, and then... there was no 'then'. The account was directly halved, and at the worst point, I only had 1,200 USDT left.
The first lesson the market taught me is: being alive is more important than making money. I forgot that before becoming a hunter, I must ensure that I am not the prey. Those who frequently operate with 80% of their capital appear brave but are actually ignorant.
Phase two: Refining the system is about refining the mindset.
During the low period, I did three things that now seem like turning points:
Reduce the position to 10%. Each time I open a position, it should not exceed one-tenth of the total capital, and individual losses must be strictly controlled within 2%. This means that even if I hit stop-loss five times in a row, the capital loss would only be 10%.
Cut the trading frequency by 90%. Only trade when you understand the market; if there are no opportunities, patiently wait. I adjusted my goal from 'doubling in a week' to '3%-5% monthly', and the pressure instantly reduced.
Establish a trading journal. Record the reasons for every trade, regardless of profit or loss, and review regularly. Gradually, I discovered a few market patterns I excelled at.
The system is essentially an extension of the trader's personality. My system is very simple: mainly focus on weekly trend markets, intervene during long-term consolidation breakouts, and use the MACD indicator as an auxiliary judgment tool.
When entering, start with a trial position; confirm the direction is correct before gradually increasing the position. Set a trailing stop after making a profit to lock in gains.
Phase three: The secret of a Zen-like rolling position.
Now, trading life has become simple, even 'boring':
Only focus on a few familiar cryptocurrencies. Mainly BTC and ETH, occasionally trading SOL and other mainstream coins, and never touching complex projects that I do not understand.
Do not look at the screen until it reaches key points. This reduced screen time by 90% and avoided emotional trading.
Regularly withdraw profits. Each month, I will transfer a portion of profits out to ensure that the money on the 'battlefield' is all earned.
The core principle is to control the position size at a level where 'even if there is a 20% reverse fluctuation, I can still eat with peace of mind.' This is the psychological foundation for long-term trading.
My insights on 'rolling positions'.
The core of rolling positions is not high leverage, but precise opportunity recognition, scientific position management, and strict discipline execution. Small funds wanting to grow rely not on luck, but on the effect of compound interest and continuously optimized trading strategies.
Opportunity recognition: I only heavily invest in four situations: breakthroughs after long-term consolidation, buying the dip during a bull market, weekly level breakouts, and significant event-driven moves.
Position management: the initial position should never exceed 10%. Gradually increase the position after making a profit, and never bet everything at the beginning.
Stop-loss discipline: set a stop-loss at the entry of each trade, not allowing any loss to expand infinitely.
The crypto market has no holy grail; the only shortcut is recognizing that you are not a genius. Accept average returns, accept that there will be misses, and accept that you cannot become a get-rich-quick myth.
In four years, from 1,200 USDT to 800,000 USDT, my greatest gain is not this number, but finding a rhythm that suits me. Less is gain, more is confusion — this is the ultimate revelation that rolling positions have given me.
The market is always there, opportunities are always available, but the principal can only be used once. Living longer is much more important than running fast. Follow Xiang Ge to learn more about first-hand information and knowledge in the crypto world, precise points, and become your guide in the crypto market; learning is your greatest wealth!
