Last week, a friend came to me with just 4200 in starting capital, looking worried and said, 'If I lose more, I'll have to delete the software.' I didn't draw K-lines or explain MACD to him; I just threw out three 'iron rules for cursing.' As a result, more than a month later, he sent me a screenshot—his account shot up to 68,000. To be honest, after 8 years in the crypto market, I've seen too many people who understand the technology but end up crying over their losses. I finally realized that those who truly make money are not relying on complicated formulas, but rather those who can manage their own 'human weaknesses.' Today, I’ll break down these three 'reverse' money-making logics for you. Understanding them and implementing them is more effective than staring at the market for 12 hours.
1. Don’t be a 'gambling warrior'; keep your 'exploratory position' to stay alive.
My friend initially loved to go 'all in', always saying 'opportunities don't wait; if you're going to earn, earn big.' As a result, every time the market slightly reversed, he was pressed down and rubbed in the dirt. The first thing I got him to change was: before the market becomes clear, only put in 10-20% of your position to 'test the waters'. For example, if he sees a certain asset showing signs of rising, he should first invest a small amount to see how the market reacts. Once the trend is firmly established, he can gradually add to his position in batches.
There’s a hidden logic to making money here: the crypto market never lacks opportunities, but lacks the 'capital to wait for opportunities'. Many people get liquidated not because they can't understand the market, but because they are eager for 'overnight riches', throwing all their assets in without any signals. Think about it, the market is like driving a car; if you rush out without even looking at the traffic lights, isn’t it strange if you don’t crash into a wall? I often tell my followers 'position is confidence'; keeping 80% of your capital on hand means that even if you make mistakes, you still have the capital to try again. But once you go all in, even a slight bump can lead to a crash.
2. Don’t stubbornly 'add to losing positions'; let your profits 'fly' on winning trades.
This is the one that my friends find hardest to understand. At first, they argued with me: 'If it drops, just add to your position; averaging down is more cost-effective!' I directly asked him back: 'If the things you bought keep dropping, it means you judged incorrectly. Why would you want to throw more money at a mistake?' Later, he followed my advice—he decisively cut his losing positions when they hit the stop-loss line without any attachment; on the other hand, he dared to slowly add to his profitable positions, letting the profits follow the trend.
Many people lose in the market because they see 'adding to positions' as smart and 'taking profits' as cowardly. I’ve seen people stubbornly hold onto positions that have lost 30%, waiting every day for a 'rebound', only to end up losing more with every addition, until they lost all their principal; on the other hand, those who let their winning positions 'snowball', even if they start earning little, can gradually accumulate wealth. Remember: losses are 'signals from the market to correct you', while profits are 'rewards from the trend'—don’t fight the signals, and don’t waste the rewards.
3. Don’t argue against the trend; be a 'market follower'.
'I think this is the bottom; let's buy a bit!' 'It's at the top; short it!' Every time I hear someone say this, I know they are about to lose. The most 'stubborn' thing in the crypto market is the trend; it won’t change direction just because you 'think' it will. I made my friend memorize: wherever the market goes, you should follow, never gamble on a 'reversal'.
Last year, a fan didn’t listen to advice and insisted on 'catching the bottom' of a certain asset, saying 'it has dropped so much, it must go up'. As a result, it continued to drop deeper, and in the end, he complained to me that 'the market is too cruel'. Actually, what trapped him wasn’t the market, but his own 'greed'—always wanting to 'buy at the lowest and sell at the highest', but where is that easy? The trend is like river water; going with the flow saves energy, while going against it will only get you swept away. I often say 'going with the trend isn’t being indecisive, it’s knowing how to leverage the trend'; follow the big direction, and even if you can’t earn 'huge profits', you can steadily make gains.
Honestly, my friend was able to grow from 4200 to 68,000, and the core of it is two words: discipline. When others chased the highs and cut the lows, he resisted the 'herd mentality'; when others rushed to enter, he waited for a 'clear signal'; when others stubbornly held onto losing positions, he managed to 'cut losses in time'. The crypto market has never been an exclusive stage for 'technical experts', but rather an ATM for 'discipline masters'—you may not understand complex indicators, but you must be able to control the urge to 'gamble' and the desire to 'catch the bottom'.
Some may say, 'I understand all these principles, but I just can’t do them.' That's okay; everyone starts like that! You can begin by practicing 'only entering 10% of your position each time', or set your stop-loss line and set an alarm; when the time comes, just cut it, don’t hesitate. Follow me, and next time we'll discuss 'how to earn guaranteed pocket money in a volatile market'—no need to guess the tops or bottoms, just use 'simple methods' to pocket the profits. After all, in this market, being able to make money while smiling and staying alive is way cooler than being a 'gambler', don’t you think?
