When I saw the phrase 'Why do you always get liquidated? Because you come to the crypto world only thinking about getting rich overnight,' I guessed many friends felt a pang in their hearts. This sounds harsh, but it indeed hits the pain point of most people. Don’t rush to scroll away; I’m not here to paint you a million-dollar pie today, but to talk about how to survive in this market first and then steadily move forward.
First, adjust your mindset: the crypto world is not a casino
I have seen too many people with thousands of U in hand, opening trading software as if they were at a gambling table, their eyes fixed on the myth of 'doubling up.' What’s the result? In nine out of ten cases, the account shrinks rapidly.
The core idea can be summed up in one sentence: Don't always think about how much you can earn this time, ask yourself more whether you should enter this time.
When I started, my account only had 800 USDT, just like many retail investors. But I knew that this little capital couldn't withstand any tossing around. Therefore, my first step was not to study how to catch hundred-fold coins, but to learn how not to lose money.
My 'three-step' practical record
Phase One: Position Control and Practice (Account: 800 USDT - 50,000 USDT)
At this stage, the goal is not to make money, but to practice and survive.
Divided operations: I divided the 800 USDT into 5 parts, each part being 160 USDT. In the beginning, I even used 100 USDT per position. The benefit of this is that even if I face three or four consecutive stop-losses, the account won't suffer significant damage, and my mindset won't collapse.
Ironclad stop-loss: For every trade, a stop-loss is mandatory, and it must never be changed temporarily. For example, if a long position's price breaks a key support level, don't fantasize about a V-shaped recovery; leave immediately. A stop-loss is not a failure; it's leaving some money for the next opportunity.
Understand it before acting: Only do those technical patterns that are understandable and have clear entry opportunities. The market is not lacking in opportunities, but in patience.
With almost 'mechanical' discipline, I slowly rolled my account up. This process is very slow but very solid, allowing me to become familiar with the market's temperament and control my own hands.
Phase Two: Profiting and Increasing Positions (Account: 50,000 USDT - 200,000 USDT)
When the principal increases, the strategy must change. At this time, the key is to seize the trend and let profits run.
Controlling single position risk: After the account reaches 50,000 USDT, I still strictly control the risk of a single transaction, usually not exceeding 25% of the total position. Never bet your entire fortune on one direction.
Batching up positions: If a long position starts to profit and the trend is confirmed to be good, I will gradually increase my position when the price pulls back to key levels. It's like rolling a snowball, aiming to catch the most profitable part of the trend. But remember, the premise of increasing positions is that the initial position already has floating profits as a safety cushion.
Phase Three: Taking Profits and Withdrawals (Accounts over 200,000 USDT)
This is the step that tests human nature the most and protects the results the best.
Regular withdrawals to lock in profits: When the account exceeds 200,000 USDT, I start to withdraw profits at a fixed percentage every week. This is not about fearing losses, but fearing myself getting carried away. Turning the numbers on the screen into real money in your bank account brings a sense of stability that no floating profit can match. This helps you stay calm during extreme market fluctuations.
Stability is the greatest profit: Continuous, replicable profits are far more important than the thrill of a roller coaster ride. A stable upward trend in the account's net value graph is better than anything else.
Where do most people's liquidation roots lie?
Looking back, the stories of liquidation have surprisingly consistent reasons:
Positions are chaotic: Coming in with a heavy position or even full position, and as soon as the price slightly reverses, the mindset becomes panicked.
Stop-loss is a mere formality: Either don't set a stop-loss, or the stop-loss level is practically nonexistent, always thinking 'I'll hold on a bit longer,' only to end up at the liquidation line.
The direction was right, but died on the resistance: This is the most regrettable. Clearly, the big trend judgment was correct, but due to a poor entry point or excessive leverage, a small pullback led to being washed out.
Finally, let's talk about something practical
Bro, in the crypto world, fast is slow, and slow is fast. That friend who followed me from 800 USDT to 12,000 USDT, I understand his sleepless excitement at night. It's not the ecstasy after winning a bet, but a validation—validating that this method of 'stability first' can really lead ordinary people down this path.
If you also feel unable to control your hands, and your account fluctuates like a roller coaster, it might be worth calming down and trying to start by controlling positions and strictly enforcing stop-losses. In this market, lasting longer is more important than anything else.
I hope this personal experience can bring you some different insights. If you find it helpful, feel free to communicate together. Follow Xiang Ge to learn more first-hand information and precise points about the crypto world, becoming your navigation in the crypto space, as learning is your greatest wealth!#加密市场反弹 #美联储降息 $ETH
