In the fluctuations of the market, the biggest enemy is not the market itself, but the inability to control one's own inner self.
At three in the morning, the light from the phone screen is particularly glaring in the darkness. A voice message popped up, from a fan in Yunnan, their voice hoarse as if rubbed with sandpaper: 'Bro, the 70,000 U capital is down to 4,300 now... My hands shake when I see the K-line.'
I didn't analyze the market situation with him, but directly pointed out the truth: 'The problem is not technical; it's that you are 'wasted'. If you want to survive, you need to reformat yourself first.'
There was silence on the other end for a few seconds, then two words came through: 'Listening to you.'
The first step to rebirth from losses: the position allocation plan.
I had him split that 4,300 USDT into three parts.
The first part, 1,500 USDT for day trading, grabbing only the most certain trade each day, must withdraw after making 3%. The second part, 1,500 USDT for swing trading, hanging mainstream coins, not moving for half a month, just eating the trend. Finally, that 1,300 USDT, locked in the wallet, must not be touched.
He hesitated and asked, 'Is this little money still split into three parts?' I replied with one sentence: 'You must first ensure you stay at the table.'
In the cryptocurrency market, risk control is not optional; it is a necessity for survival. Many people stumble because they put all their funds on the same strategy, and a market reversal directly leads to exit.
The key to overcoming mental demons: stay away from the market.
Next, I had him uninstall all market software and only check the market twice a day.
The market is in chaotic oscillation 80% of the time. The more you see, the more you want to operate, and once you act, it’s easy to lose. During sideways trading, be like a piece of wood; only when a trend comes can you be a hunter.
He waited for a clear breakthrough to move the second part of his money, withdrawing 30% after making 20%. This tactic is called 'profit cushion'; after making money, withdraw a portion first and let the remaining profits continue to run. This mindset will be completely different because you are now playing with the market's money.
The ironclad rule saved his life.
The hardest part is the third level. I asked him to write three rules on a blank paper before each operation: set a stop loss at 2%, cut the line if it hits; if profits reach 4%, halve and lock in profits; no averaging down, no resisting orders, no overtrading.
During one Ethereum trade, he almost resisted the order. Remembering the black and white rules, he gritted his teeth and cut his losses. As soon as he stopped the loss, the market plummeted, and he was sweating profusely, but he felt thankful that the rules saved his life.
Trading discipline is a macro rule system established to control risk; it can avoid irrational decisions caused by traders' psychological fluctuations through standardized operations. Many people think trading is a technical job, but it is actually more of a discipline job.
Three months, rising from the ruins.
Three months later, he sent a message: 4,300 USDT turned into over 70,000, with zero liquidation.
More importantly, what he said: 'Some money has come back, but the most important thing is that I traded like a robot; emotions can't kill me.'
The cryptocurrency market is always full of opportunities, but they are only left for the 'living'—those who bind themselves with rules and execute plans with discipline. When you are no longer led by fear and greed, the market becomes clearer.
Survive, wait for the wind to come.
If you are also losing money, don't just focus on technical indicators. First, ask yourself: is there a position allocation plan? Can you adhere to the waiting discipline? Have you written down that paper to lock your emotions?
Discipline is not sexy, but it can make money. In a market where 90% of people lose money, surviving and waiting for the wind to come is more important than anything else.
The story of my Yunnan fans is not to tell you the secret to winning, but to show how to seize your own opportunities without being eliminated by the market. Everyone has their own practice, but discipline is a common protective talisman.
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