Eight Years of Margin Calls: From Retail Investor to Making 50 Million, My 10 Survival Rules
'Sister, I've been trading cryptocurrencies for a year, and my principal is almost gone. How can I actually make money?' Today I received this private message and momentarily saw my eight-year-ago self — staying up late watching the market, chasing trends, collapsing on the sofa after a margin call, questioning life. But now, I can calmly tell you: the ten lessons I learned with a tuition of 50 million may help you avoid five years of detours. 1. Small principal? Don't learn from the big shots 'all in'. I've seen too many people with a principal of 200,000, envious of others' hundredfold returns, only to go to zero in three days. The truth is: the ultimate weapon for retail investors is not gambling, but patience.
After five years of trading cryptocurrency, I have survived with these seven 'foolish rules'!
The cryptocurrency circle is not short of stars, but it lacks longevity. Some methods are not advanced, but very few people can actually implement them. Ladies, this morning when I was staring at that big bearish line on the market, I remembered that late night three years ago. During a 40% crash, I managed to avoid liquidation by sticking to the stop-loss orders I set in advance. My palms were sweaty at the time, but a rule is a rule. In the years of trading cryptocurrency, I have seen too many people double their money today and lose it all tomorrow. To be honest, what this industry lacks is not smart people, but those who can stick to the 'foolish rules'. The few points I share today are all lessons I learned through trial and error with my own money. They may not be advanced, but each one can help you protect your principal.
Nine years in the crypto world, my 'naive and sweet' investment rule: 343 regular investments, earning eight figures!
So simple that no one believes it, yet it allowed me to survive through the mad cows and wild bears. In 2016, I was 29 years old. The first time I heard the word 'Bitcoin', it felt like catching a glimpse of a faint light in a noisy bar. Like all newcomers, I came with dreams of changing my destiny, but I also endured the lessons the market provided. I witnessed the madness of 2017 and endured the silence of 2018. I watched countless former 'gods' around me rise in the frenzy of leverage, only to fall silently like fireworks. And I survived. Not only did I survive, but from 2020 to 2022, my net worth broke into eight figures. Now, I can calmly choose the life I want to live.
Only those who can cut losses deserve to make money in the long run.
I learned this sentence after being liquidated three times. In the first few years after entering the market, like most people, I watched the market during the day and couldn't sleep at night. When the K-line jumped slightly, my heart would race to 180. I couldn't accept the losses, thinking 'just wait a bit longer, it will rebound soon,' and when I made a profit, I felt it wasn't enough, thinking 'it can go higher.' What was the result? Profits were given back, capital shrank, and in the end, I was left with anxiety and a bunch of scars from selling at a loss. Later I understood that the ones who suffer the most in the crypto world are not those with poor skills, but those whose hands and feet are bound by 'greed.' 1. Why are you always unwilling to cut your losses?
Dear friends, I just came across this hardcore news — the probability of betting on "the Bank of Japan raising interest rates by 25 basis points in December" on Polymarket has surged to 98%, almost equivalent to a sure thing. The decision will be made this Friday (December 19), time is tight, and the signal is strong.
Based on the on-chain data I have been monitoring these past two days, there are several movements worth noting:
Some large amounts of stablecoins are being transferred out of exchanges, suspected of early hedging; the on-chain activity of Bitcoin has shown significant stagnation at key price levels, indicating that large funds are in wait-and-see mode; if Japan really raises interest rates, the probability of arbitrage funds flowing back home is extremely high, and short-term liquidity may tighten.
My personal judgment is: if the interest rate hike happens, the crypto market will likely experience a wave of emotional downturns, especially in altcoins that are sensitive to interest rates. But I still maintain my previous view that if it drops, it will be an opportunity, not a disaster. Macroeconomic negatives in a bull market often play out as a script of "first a drop, then a rise"; the key is whether you dare to buy in times of panic.
Old fans know that I haven't lost my way in several major directional judgments over the past few months, and this time I am also very steady. The more obvious the event is, the more likely it is to lead to a counter-trend market when expectations are fulfilled. Stay calm, keep your bullets ready; if it really pulls back, don’t be cowardly.
Remember: the news is the catalyst, on-chain data is the real framework. Only by combining the two can you see clearly and hold on.
In terms of specific operations, it is advisable to lower the leverage, set reminders for key support levels, and wait for the market to find its own direction before taking action.
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BNB Lifeline 860! Key signals emerge in the 4-hour chart, is a trend change imminent?
The Bollinger Band lower bound at 858.43 is being tested repeatedly, yet the price stubbornly holds at 860.88 — this is not a simple consolidation; it is a silent showdown. The market is brewing a storm in calmness. This 4-hour candlestick chart in front of you, with a seemingly insignificant increase of 0.18%, hides the fierce struggle between bulls and bears in an extremely narrow space. Technical indicators are telling a story that is completely different from the price appearance. 1 Latest data decoding: The technical undercurrents beneath the calm surface Current price is $860.88, balancing precisely on the edge of the Bollinger Band lower bound (858.43). This position is extremely delicate — it is both the last line of support in the short term and an excellent target for a bearish breakout.
From 1,600 U to 28,000 U with small capital, my practical notes on turning around in the crypto world.
If the rules are upheld, small money can also roll into big profits. My cousin sighed while holding her phone last month: 'Sister, I only have 1,600 U left. What can this amount do in the crypto world? I bought randomly before, and in less than a month, I lost down to 400 U...' I told her: 'Small capital is most afraid of rushing to get rich. Follow the rules, and you can still rise.' Five months later, her account steadily stood at 28,000 U, without a single liquidation in between. It relied on the three iron rules I exchanged for with real money back then. 01 Capital breakdown, survive first and then seek to win. The most common mistake small capital makes in the crypto world is going all-in, thinking that with a small principal, they have to gamble everything in one shot. This is the fastest way to be eliminated.
A Decade of Blood and Tears in the Crypto World: A Survival Guide from Newbie to Veteran
In the winter ten years ago, I entered the crypto world with 5,000 yuan that I had saved from working. Back then, I nervously bought 1.8 Litecoin at a price of 2,800 each. Three months later, it rose to 8,500, and I was grinning foolishly at my account. A year later, it soared to 110,000, and I even planned to change my car with my friends... But then, in 2018, the bull market turned, and the price halved again and again. I panicked and sold at 2,500, ultimately only making 5,000 yuan, while I watched the opportunity to turn it into 4.5 million slip away. In the past decade, I've seen an aunt who speculated on jewelry and cryptocurrencies cry at the bank entrance after her margin call, and I've seen a friend lose 450,000 in just 8 minutes with 12x leverage and smash his phone. The market has beaten me up badly, but it has also made me understand five survival rules. Today, I want to talk to you about the real logic of survival in the crypto world in the simplest terms.
3100U to 100,000U: A Regular Player's Crypto Comeback Diary
The crypto world lacks myths; what it lacks are the stories of survival. Last autumn, when I received that almost voiceless call from Lao Yang, I immediately realized what had happened. 'Sis, 520,000 is gone...' His voice was like it had been sanded down, each word carrying a pain like bloodstains. I clearly remember that night when he sent me a screenshot showing his account balance was down to three digits. He wrote, 'In this lifetime, I fear I am completely destined to be disconnected from the crypto world.' But I knew with Lao Yang's indomitable spirit, this would never be his ending. Sure enough, this spring, he found me with the remaining 3100U, tightly gripping my wrist and saying, 'Either admit defeat and leave, or rely on this little money to stand up again!' At that moment, I saw the long-lost flame in his eyes.
From 50,000 to 30 million: My rules for survival in the cryptocurrency world
Repeating simple things is the greatest shortcut to success. When I entered the cryptocurrency circle in 2018 with 50,000 yuan, I couldn't imagine that today, seven years later, this money could turn into 30 million. Some friends around me became rich overnight with high leverage and then went bankrupt, while others became exhausted from various complex indicators. And I, am just an ordinary girl, who doesn't like to stay up late watching the market, and can't understand those flashy technical indicators. My success has no secret formula; my only advantage might be that I have adhered to a few simple rules for seven years. My starting point: 50,000 yuan and three bottom lines
From Retail Investor to Steady Player: My 'Three Slow Rules' Guide to Surviving in the Crypto Space
In ten years, the only thing I have learned is 'slow is fast.' Do you remember that deep night in 2016, when I stared at a screen full of red numbers, my fingers hovering above the keyboard trembling slightly? Having been in the crypto space for less than three months, I had already lost half of my savings at the time. In that moment, I realized that if I continued to follow my emotions, I would eventually be completely out. Now, my investment portfolio is stable in the eight digits, but I never dare to forget that night. Today, what I want to share is not a secret to getting rich quickly, but a set of 'three slow rules' that helped me survive through three bull and bear market cycles. This method is so clumsy that it makes people laugh, yet it is more reliable than any short-term technique.
That night of liquidation, my cousin's 8000U disappeared! How I recovered 70% of my net value in four months using three iron rules.
The blood and tears of the crypto world are hidden in the double-edged sword of leverage. "Sister, my 8000U account has been wiped out!" At two in the morning, my cousin's voice message from Hangzhou popped up, trembling. He opened a long position with more than 3x leverage, and the market only retraced slightly by 2.5%, resulting in a direct liquidation. I took a glance at the trading records he sent—95% of the funds were fully invested, without even setting the most basic stop-loss line. This scene is so familiar; I also experienced two full-margin liquidations at the beginning of the year, losing nearly half of my principal. But today, I have already used three iron rules to increase my net value by 70% within four months.
From 800U to 30,000U: My Survival Diary in the Cryptocurrency World
1. The Edge of Bankruptcy: The Pitfalls of High-Frequency Trading At the beginning of 2024, I entered the cryptocurrency world with only 800U. Like all newcomers, I was obsessed with the illusion of high-frequency trading—staring at candlesticks, chasing prices up and down, dreaming of doubling my money overnight. What was the result? In less than two weeks, my account shrank to 500U. After a liquidation, I vented in the community, and an experienced trader messaged me: 'With this little principal, you can't withstand the turbulence. If you want to survive, you need to learn to divide your money.' This sentence splashed cold water on me—I realized that the cryptocurrency world is not a casino; it is a strategic game. 2. The Art of Dividing Money: Split the Principal into Three Parts
Survival Strategies for Small Capital: Don’t Play the Same Game as Whales!
That little bit of capital can't stand the upheaval; learning these few points is essential to survive longer. Last week during my review, I came across a trading record of a fan named Xiaolin. He helplessly said: 'Seeing the whale boss fully invest to bottom out a certain token and make a fortune, I followed suit and invested 50,000 U, but it dropped 8 points and I got liquidated.' 80% of liquidation orders stem from this kind of 'copying homework' behavior. This reminds me of the lessons I learned when I first entered the industry. At that time, I naively thought that by closely following the operations of 'whales', I could get a share of the gains, but a few market fluctuations swallowed nearly half of my principal. The harsh reality educated me: small-cap players are not in the same arena as whales.
Eight Years of Holding BNB: From $500 to $200,000, How I Captured the Binance Ecosystem Dividend
Those seemingly inconspicuous 'transaction fee vouchers' turned out to be my most successful investment in my crypto journey. In 2017, I bought BNB for the first time at only $8. At that time, it was purely to save on transaction fees, and I didn't expect to hold it for eight years. Now BNB has stabilized at $300, and my initial investment of $500 has grown to $200,000. Today, I want to share these real experiences that were gained through real money. 1. The value logic of BNB: Much more complex than just 'vouchers'. What initially attracted me was indeed the discount on transaction fees—using BNB for trading offers a 20% discount. But soon I realized that BNB is far more than that.
Starting with 300U! Survival wisdom and profitable mindset for cryptocurrency novices
The cryptocurrency world is never short of legends; what it lacks is the discipline to survive. Last spring, I received a private message from a fan named Xiao Yu: “Sister, I just started working for a year and want to earn more, but I'm afraid to lose this little money!” He had only 300U, which was his savings from frugally living, and it was all he had to step into the cryptocurrency world. I told him: “The less capital you have, the more you need to cherish your bullets. In the cryptocurrency world, it’s not hard for small funds to double, but it requires clear methods and perseverance in execution.” I taught him the profitable mindset that I have validated with over a hundred fans, and today I share it with you all; these are experiences I’ve earned with real money.
Contract Trading: From Frequent Liquidation to Stable Profitability, My Comeback Journey
Discipline and system are the survival rules on the digital battlefield I still remember that night when I looked at the remaining balance of $86 in my account, my fingers trembling slightly. This was the third time in three years that I had been completely wiped out by the market. Starting with 6000 yuan, multiple resets to zero, and my balance long maintained in the three-digit range—this was my true reflection in the past. Like many people, I entered the contract market with the dream of 'getting rich overnight.' What happened? The market is like a ruthless harvester, frequently sending me 'liquidation messages.' But I survived, and I'm doing quite well. This is not down to luck, but to the insights forged through countless losses and a set of practical strategies that I stubbornly adhere to.
Six years in the cryptocurrency world, from 500,000 to 48,000,000, the 'clumsy' method is true wisdom!
Endure the loneliness, withstand the prosperity Six years ago, I entered the cryptocurrency world with a principal of 500,000. Now, my assets have quietly grown to 48,000,000, yet I have never chased a trend, avoid junk coins, and don’t rely on calls. I am the operator of a small design studio, holding two properties, living a leisurely and Zen life. Today, I want to share these seemingly clumsy yet effective rules and methods that have allowed me to thrive steadily in the cryptocurrency world. Cycles are the way, sowing in bear markets and reaping in bull markets The biggest rule in the cryptocurrency world is its cyclicality. Bitcoin's four-year halving cycle is like the seasons of the cryptocurrency world, never going out of style.
From 3000U to 500,000: My Childhood Friend's Real Comeback Notes in the Crypto World
'Last winter, he looked as red as a rabbit at the barbecue stall.' My childhood friend was holding charred chicken wings, and before the phone screen went dark, I caught a glimpse of that glaring '0.00'. 450,000 gone, he was too hoarse to speak. Later, he smashed his phone, deleted the app, and went into seclusion for a month. When we met again, he looked completely drained: 'Maybe I'm really not cut out for this crypto stuff.' But I know that this coward has a stubbornness deep down. This spring, he asked me to have coffee, and threw his phone on the table—only 3000U left in his account. 'Either get lost, or use this little money to break even.' His eyes were glued to the screen, as if he were competing with his past self.
Bitcoin's 58.7% Share: A Real Interpretation from Old Players, It's Not Just a Numbers Game
After ten years of ups and downs in the cryptocurrency world, my gaze towards Bitcoin has become more respectful and less fanatical. As a veteran who has been in this circle for ten years, I have witnessed the madness of 2017 and endured the black swan of 2020. When I see the total market value of $3.63 trillion, what swells in my heart is not just excitement, but more of a sense of relief. The 58.7% market share of Bitcoin may seem like a 'monopoly' to outsiders, but we old players understand that this is the 'ballast' position that Bitcoin has earned over ten years—it deserves it.