The Truth of Trading: It's not about making money quickly, but about surviving longer.
In the crypto world, what really makes the difference is not how much you earn in a day,
but whether your account can stay alive.
As long as you survive long enough, opportunities will come knocking.
In my years of trading contracts, I have encountered pitfalls and paid tuition, ultimately leaving behind a few practical rules that can save your life and compound your wealth.
They are not flashy, but they are truly useful.
First, let's talk about profits: don't let profits turn into memories.
As soon as there's a profit on the books, you need to enter defense mode.
When it rises to 8%—12%, start watching for a pullback;
if it returns to the cost, exit immediately;
when it rises to 20%, at least keep half;
when it rises to 30%, lock in at least 15%.
Don't guess the top, don't indulge in fantasies, let profits leave their mark.
Now, let's talk about losses: holding on is a common flaw among retail investors.
When it hits the stop-loss level, cut it right away.
The most cruel thing in the market is not losing money,
but thinking it will come back when it doesn't.
A stop-loss is not a failure; it's a ticket to the next opportunity.
There's another severely underestimated skill: rhythm re-entry.
After selling, if the price drops but the logic remains, buy back near the original price;
the quantity remains the same, but the funds increase.
Even if it hasn't dropped much, if it rises back to the selling point, buy back.
This is not chasing highs; it's about not falling behind.
A little extra in fees is fine,
stability is more important than saving.
If a coin fluctuates back and forth to the point of making you doubt life,
don't stubbornly hold on; just switch targets.
The market is not short of opportunities, but lacks those that suit you.
Short-term trading is not reckless rushing,
being fast is not being reckless,
hot spots often have more traps,
and staying in cash is not cowardice; it means you've understood the environment.
Remember one thing:
If you can control risks and retain profits, you've already outperformed most people.
There are plenty of opportunities in the crypto world, but many more traps.
If you want to avoid detours, first learn how to survive.
