Rules are more important than predictions; survival is more important than doubling.
At the beginning of 2024, I only had 800U in my account. Like every newcomer in the crypto world, my mind was filled with fantasies of 'doubling overnight,' indulging in high-frequency trading, constantly chasing gains and cutting losses.
The result is predictable: in just two weeks, the account shrank sharply from 800U to 500U.
Until one time after a liquidation, I met a seasoned trader in the community, who bluntly woke me up: 'With this little capital, you can't withstand the turmoil. To survive, you need to learn to share the profits.'
This sentence became the turning point of my trading career.
Step One: Allocate your funds properly, don't 'go all-in on direction' again.
I did something I had never thought of before—splitting my principal into three parts:
300U for day trading, only trading Bitcoin and Ethereum, taking profits or losses immediately if fluctuations exceed 3%;
250U for swing layout, waiting for clear trend signals, holding positions no longer than 3 days;
250U as a 'survival fund,' never to be used even in extreme market conditions.
This allocation helps me avoid the impulse of 'going all-in on direction,' significantly reducing account volatility. To be honest, watching the market fluctuate while only using part of my funds was indeed hard to bear at first. But it is this counterintuitive constraint that has allowed me to survive in the market.
Step Two: Learn to 'wait with no position,' don't be a 'transaction fee fodder.'
In the crypto market, 80% of the time is spent in sideways movement, which means that most of the time you should actually do nothing.
I no longer trade frequently, but rather focus on key signals: only take action when breaking through important resistance or support levels.
I remember once, Bitcoin was in sideways movement for a week, and I always stayed out. Until that night, it suddenly broke through 40,000 USD with large volume, I quickly followed in, ultimately making a single profit of 15%. After the profit, I immediately withdrew 50% to ensure that the profit was truly secured.
This rhythm helps me avoid becoming 'transaction fee fodder.' After all, frequent trading itself is continuously consuming the principal.
Step Three: Rules above all, crush emotional demons.
As a female trader, I never deny the importance of emotional management. My two core disciplines are:
Strictly control a single loss to within 1.2%, and close positions without hesitation at the stop-loss point;
After making more than 2.5% profit, reduce the position by half, and let the remaining portion run with a trailing stop.
The most unforgettable day was when I had three consecutive stop losses. Because I controlled my position properly, the total loss was less than 30U. That night, I directly closed the trading software to play games, eliminating the impulse for 'revenge trading.'
It is this mechanical discipline that has allowed me to avoid liquidation in six months and steadily grow my account.
Slow is fast; the wisdom of survival in the crypto market.
After six months, my account grew from 800U to 30,000U. Some mock me for 'making money slowly,' but I know: those who gamble heavily on luck have long disappeared in the fluctuations.
My secret is simply internalizing the rules into habits:
Having a small principal is not scary; what is scary is always wanting to 'make it back in one go.'
Better to miss opportunities than to fall into traps.
Protecting the principal is the top priority; staying alive is more important than anything.
Now, I still review the market daily, but I am no longer afraid of it. Because I know that as long as the strategy and discipline are in place, I can survive in fluctuations, even thrive.
The crypto market has never lacked smart people; what it lacks are 'fools' who can control their hands and endure. When others are still chasing highs and lows, swayed by emotions, you just need to maintain your mindset, follow the trend, and often you can pick up the money others drop.
Success is not about seizing every opportunity, but patiently waiting for the one that suits you best. Let's encourage each other. Follow Ake to learn more first-hand information and knowledge of the crypto market, becoming your guide in the crypto space; learning is your greatest wealth!#加密市场反弹 #美联储降息 $ETH
