Brothers, have you also encountered such people—initially throwing in a few thousand dollars, crying in the group every day saying 'the crypto world is not for humans', but six months later secretly flaunting a seven-figure account balance, asking you 'surprised'? Don't be quick to criticize; these people truly don't rely on superstition but have figured out a survival rule of avoiding pitfalls and seizing opportunities. Today, as an old hand who has been rolling in this circle for many years, I will share my practical insights in plain language.
1. Don't act like a 'model worker' with small funds, be a 'sharpshooter'.
I have seen too many people throw in a few tens of thousands as principal, chasing ups and downs every day, unable to earn back the transaction fees. The core of small funds is not frequent operations, but waiting for big market trends. For example, when Bitcoin's weekly chart stabilizes above MA20, find a new coin with momentum (like APT or OP before), which has plummeted in a bear market and is easy to explode in the early stages of a bull market. Don't be fooled by the stability of ETH and BTC; their price fluctuations can't support the dreams of small funds. Get in, make 4-5 times profit, and get out; don't be greedy. Catching such an opportunity once a year makes it easy to double your principal.
2. Good news materialized? Run fast!
There is an iron rule in the crypto world: good news is an opportunity before it is announced, and a trap after it is announced. For example, if a project announces a major partnership, if you don't run on the first day, you must decisively leave on the second day. The market digests good news in advance, and by the time retail investors know, it is often when the main force is offloading. Remember, news is for 'borrowing momentum,' not for 'faith.'
3. Reduce positions before the festival to live longer
Before major news releases or during long holidays, market liquidity is poor and prone to sharp drops. I habitually reduce positions to below 30% a few days in advance, or even go to cash. It’s better to earn less than to gamble on uncertainty. Wait until the direction is clear before entering; earning steadily is more important than earning quickly.
4. Mid to long-term layout? Light positions are the way
Playing spot is not gambling! If I’m optimistic about a coin, I’ll build positions in 3-4 batches, with each not exceeding 10% of the total principal. For example, if Bitcoin drops to a panic low (like when the whole network is calling a bear market), I buy half first and then set a replenishment position, buying more as it drops. Don’t go all in at once; otherwise, one pullback could explode your mindset.
5. Short-term trading is about discipline, not feelings
Short-term trading refers to the 15-minute K-line, combined with KDJ indicator golden cross and dead cross signals. If the direction is wrong, cut immediately; don't think 'let's wait for a rebound.' I set strict rules for myself: if losses exceed 5%, I must cut losses, and if profits exceed 15%, I take profits in batches. In the crypto world, a daily fluctuation of 20% is not unusual; holding on will only lead to zero.
6. Don't 'fall in love' with the market
When the market is fast, follow the trend; when it’s slow, patiently wait. Never predict tops and bottoms—no one can buy at the lowest and sell at the highest every time. The market is alive, and you must learn to 'read the room': follow in when there's a surge in volume, and observe when there's low volume.
7. Stop-loss is your 'lifeline'
I have a fan who played contracts with a principal of 90,000 and ended up owing 380,000 on a credit card. Losing money is not scary; what’s scary is not being reconciled. Set strict stop-loss lines; for example, decisively leave if breaking key support levels. As long as the principal is there, opportunities will always exist.
8. Mindset determines the finish line
The crypto world tests human nature the most. Not getting euphoric when earning and not panicking when losing are the keys to long-term survival. Treat investment as entrepreneurship, not a lottery ticket. Spending an hour daily researching project white papers and on-chain data is more useful than staring at the market for 18 hours.
Summary: The core logic of rolling small funds into large ones
Opportunities are waited for, not fought for: Seizing 1-2 major market movements a year is more effective than trading daily.
Information asymmetry is a money tree: Track smart money movements and on-chain data more, and trust 'teachers' less.
Slow is fast: Among the people around me who have grown from tens of thousands to millions, none became rich overnight through contracts; they all accumulated wealth through spot trading.
There are always opportunities in the crypto world, but opportunities are only for calm, disciplined individuals. If you currently have a small principal, don’t be anxious—start honing your strategy from today based on these points. The first batch of millionaires may be among those who awaken after reading this article.
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