I entered the cryptocurrency world in 2015, back then I was just a naive rookie. Watching others post screenshots of contract profits made me eager, and as a result, I lost my initial investment of 3,600 USDT down to just a few hundred in the first year. During the worst times, I stayed up for three consecutive nights watching the market, losing hair by the handful, while my positions kept blowing up one after another. It wasn't until later that I understood — the crypto world is not short of opportunities; what it lacks is people who can survive until the day opportunities arise.
The method I'm sharing today helped me move from repeated losses to stabilizing my account at 360,000 USDT, and I also guided a friend who, using a similar approach, achieved a tenfold increase in three months. The core is just three points, and I call it the 'Three-Classification Survival Rule.'
First cut: divide funds into three parts, with no cross-purpose.
Many people lose money, and the first step is wrong—putting all capital in exchanges. When the market moves, adrenaline spikes, and with a finger movement, they go all in. My habit is to treat money like an army, with each unit performing its duty.
Commando (30% short-term)
Only trade mainstream coins like BTC/ETH, with a maximum of two trades per day, and set a 5% stop-loss before the market opens.
Sell half immediately after earning 10%, pull the stop-loss to the cost price, and let the profits run for the rest.
(In my early years, I was greedy; turning profits into losses was common. Now I prefer to earn less rather than take risks.)
Main force (40% trend position)
Do not enter the market if the weekly line is not stable above the moving average and has not broken through the previous high with volume.
Only try small positions when the signal is clear; withdraw half of the principal when a 30% profit is achieved, and set a trailing stop for the remaining.
(This trick helped me avoid the LUNA crash in 2022; at that time, the trend was bad, and staying out saved me 200,000 U.)
Logistics shield (30% emergency fund)
Only use margin to top up at the edge of liquidation; reset immediately after using it, and never use it for other purposes.
(After two major crashes, I relied on this money to survive liquidation; keeping the green mountains means there is a chance to recover.)
Capital isolation sounds simple, but when market fluctuations occur, no more than ten out of a hundred can resist the urge to use it elsewhere.
Second cut: do not hold positions in short-term trades, do not be itchy in trends.
What is the most toxic mentality in the crypto world? It is the luck of thinking 'it can still rise' and the illusion of 'a rebound is coming soon.'
Short-term trading is like guerrilla warfare: earning 5% is still profit; the key is to accumulate high winning rates. I now trade no more than 10 times a month, but my monthly profits have doubled compared to when I traded more frequently.
Trends are like holding a position: last year, I helped a fan trade APT; he always wanted to get off early to catch the wave, but ended up missing the main surge. Later, he strictly followed the weekly line signals and doubled his principal in three months.
Many people are good at technical analysis but lose to their emotions. My clumsy method is to write down the reasons clearly before placing an order and stick it on the screen; if I want to change the plan temporarily? I first run 5 kilometers to calm down.
Third cut: automate stop-loss and withdraw profits in batches.
Manual stop-loss is equivalent to no stop-loss—human nature is to hold on when losing money and to be greedy when making money.
Set the stop-loss as a conditional order: if the loss reaches 5%, the system will automatically cut off, not giving yourself a chance to hesitate.
Profit withdrawal in three levels: reduce position by 1/3 at 10% profit, another 1/3 at 20%, and withdraw all at 30%.
Review only the rules: even if a trade is profitable, if it was not executed according to plan, it is considered a failure.
Once, I was greedy and did not take profits; my profit dropped from 200% to 30%, and I slapped myself in anger. Since then, I must withdraw my principal when profits exceed 50%, leaving the rest as market gifts.
Finally, let’s speak some hard truths.
Don't blindly trust complex indicators: I have seen experts who can profit using a single moving average, and newbies who study quantum entanglement end up liquidated.
Avoid leverage: contracts can be played, but beginners can test with 100U, and only use isolated positions before earning 800U.
Opportunities are to be waited for: during this bull market in 2024, I laid out BTC spot six months in advance, rose to 60,000 U without selling, but ran immediately once it fell below the 60-day line—no guessing tops and bottoms, just following the trend.
In the crypto world for ten years, I've seen too many stories: after the 312 crash, Old Zhang collapsed and never recovered, while Little Wang, who got rich chasing Dogecoin in 2021, is now delivering food. The ones who truly remain are not the smartest, but the most disciplined.
If you are still not making stable profits, it might be worth checking:
Do you often regret 'selling too early' or 'buying too late'?
Do you often use emergency funds to top up positions?
Do you search forums for comfort every time you lose?
If so, start using the 'three classifications.' Remember: having less capital is not scary; what is scary is treating luck as ability and gambling as investment.
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