The most profitable thing in the crypto world isn't miracle trades but repeating simple tasks.
When Amu first found me, he only had 3200U left. He asked me: 'Teacher, is there still hope for this little capital?'
I answered directly: 'The only thing that can save you is discipline; I can't click the mouse for you.'
I didn't expect that this somewhat cold phrase would actually resonate with him. Even more surprisingly, in just two months, he turned 3200U into 48,000U using the most basic trading discipline, without miracle trades or extraordinary operations, just the victory of execution.
Three iron rules to build a trading moat
The rules I gave him were simple to the point of suspicion:
Focus only on the daily line, ignore the noise: only act after a second confirmation at the daily level, treating all fluctuations within 15 minutes as background noise.
Fixed rules, unchanging in the face of change: each order fixed at 5% position size, 2% stop-loss, and 6% or more take-profit. Trigger and exit immediately, no order cancellation, no adding to positions.
Withdraw profits, keep the fire: when the account profits by 20%, withdraw half of the profit, using the other half for rolling. The principal never increases, ensuring that earned money is never lost.
These rules essentially combat human nature: frequent rebalancing, overtrading, greed for profits, and stubbornness in losses are the four major psychological barriers that investors find hardest to overcome.
Slow is fast, and less is more.
In the first week, A Mu earned 30-50 U every day. He sent me a screenshot asking if that speed was too slow.
I told him: 'Don't mind the slowness; flattening the curve is victory.'
He believed it and did it. He made his trading log in Excel, marking each entry more carefully than college entrance exam notes. In the fifth week, his win rate stabilized at 65%, but he only placed 21 orders, with the maximum drawdown controlled at 4.2%, and his account rose to 12,000 U.
This is the power of low-frequency trading: trading less does not mean earning less. Data shows that low-frequency traders often have higher annualized returns than high-frequency traders, as they avoid the friction costs and decision-making errors associated with frequent trading.
When the opportunity comes, do you dare to bet?
In the eighth week, Ethereum surged, and A Mu used profits to roll over, eating from start to finish, boosting his account to 48,000 U.
He later told me that during that wave of market, many were analyzing in the group with great insights, but only a few truly held from start to finish. Why? Because no one could endure the previous 'boring'.
During the market's volatile periods, he insisted on only making confirmations at the daily level, missing many short-term volatility opportunities, but also avoiding a lot of ineffective trades. When the real trend arrives, he not only has positions but also sufficient margin to add positions.
This echoes the saying: the market always rewards those who wait outside most of the time and strike precisely for a small part of the time.
Withdrawal is the only standard to test the truth.
What I admire most is that when A Mu was at 48,000 U, he decisively withdrew 30,000 U into a cold wallet, leaving only 18,000 U to continue running. He said: 'First, preserve life; then, talk about dreams.'
Understanding that withdrawing profits is real profit. Many people's account net worth is just a rollercoaster of numerical games; A Mu understands this principle deeply. This 'profit withdrawal' mechanism ensures that he never loses his principal, and his mindset becomes increasingly stable.
The essence of survival in the crypto world is discipline.
A Mu's story has no magic. He strictly followed the most basic principles of trading: preserve principal, control risk, and lock in profits.
In the crypto world, where leverage runs rampant and stories of overnight wealth abound, many despise this 'boring' discipline. They chase every hot topic, participate in every discussion, and ultimately cannot escape the fate of being cut.
Data shows that the maximum drawdown of an all-in betting strategy can reach -54%, while building positions in batches can effectively control risk. Those who boast of hundredfold returns on social media won't tell you how many times they experienced liquidation.
True trading masters understand the value of 'systematic discipline.' It's not about who is smarter, but who is more disciplined.
Conclusion: Your discipline is your greatest leverage.
A Mu's journey from 3,200 U to 48,000 U confirms a simple truth: in the crypto world, living long is more important than earning fast.
He had no advanced skills, just executed the four words 'wait, cut, take, roll' to the letter: wait for opportunities, cut losses, take profits, and compound. This strategy is effective because it directly addresses the core of trading—combating human weaknesses.
The crypto world is not short of tenfold opportunities; what it lacks are those who can truly realize those tenfold opportunities. When you can execute trading discipline like a robot, the market will become your ATM.
Remember, holding onto chips is what qualifies you to talk about turning the tables. Execute properly; profit is just a byproduct of discipline. Follow Xiang Ge to learn more firsthand information and precise points in the crypto world. Learning is your greatest wealth!#加密市场反弹 #美联储重启降息步伐 $ETH
