Discipline and patience are the only 'wealth codes' I have exchanged for eight years of youth and real money.
In the summer of 2017, I stepped into the cryptocurrency world with dreams of getting rich, only to be greeted by three months of liquidation and countless sleepless nights.
Over the past eight years, I have witnessed too many myths of overnight wealth and have seen even more tragedies of instant zero. In this market, I learned the most important lesson: there are no gods in the cryptocurrency world, only survivors.
Today, what I want to share is not some profound theory, but the three survival rules I have gained with real money. It is these seemingly simple rules that allowed me to achieve a profit of 250,000 in 8 days during the recent fluctuations, all stemming from my adherence to discipline.
1. Position splitting: Never shoot all your bullets at once.
In my early days, I made the mistake of 'taking a shot' countless times. The most memorable was in 2018 when I fully invested in a popular public chain project, resulting in an 80% asset shrinkage within a day. That sense of suffocation is still unforgettable.
Now, my first iron rule is: any transaction should not exceed 20% of total capital in a single position.
Specifically, I will divide my funds into 5 equal parts, each accounting for 20%. No matter how 'certain' the signal looks, I will not break this ratio. True risk control relies on rules, not judgment.
In this recent round of operations, even when friends advised me to 'invest more, opportunities are rare,' I still strictly implemented the 20% position management. Because I know well that the greatest certainty in the market is its uncertainty.
2. Signal cross-validation: Only recognize opportunities that resonate across multiple indicators.
I used to be keen on chasing various 'insider news' and 'big shots' calls, often ending up as a bag holder. Now, I only believe in cross-validation of indicators.
The signal from a single indicator is like a single pillar supporting a roof; only when multiple indicators resonate is it a high-probability opportunity.
In my trading system, entering the market must simultaneously meet three conditions:
MACD forms a golden cross below the 0 axis, and the fast line remains above the slow line for at least 1 hour, with red bars continuously expanding.
Trading volume has significantly increased, at least by more than 30% compared to the previous few cycles;
RSI has exited the oversold range (below 30) and has begun to diverge upward.
On the first day of this operation, I spent 4 hours observing the two 'false golden crosses' of the MACD, only entering the market after the third time when all conditions were met. Patiently waiting for high-probability opportunities is the key to surpassing most retail investors.
In the face of market fluctuations, it is even more necessary to analyze calmly. On the early morning of the fifth day, the market suddenly dropped, and the floating profit was significantly reduced. I checked the MACD (still on the 0 axis) and the Bollinger Bands (the middle track support is effective). After confirming that the core indicators were not damaged, I not only did not exit the market, but also increased my position when the indicators improved again.
3. Exit discipline: Do not be greedy for the highest point, cash in for safety.
Eight years of experience tell me that selling too late always leads to profits, while holding on to losses. In the crypto world, the biggest regret is not missing the highest point, but watching profits evaporate.
My exit strategy is divided into three steps:
When approaching the phased target, first sell 30% to lock in profits;
As we approach the next target, sell 40%;
Reserve 30% to cope with subsequent fluctuations, and even if the market continues to rise, do not regret it.
On the seventh day of this operation, when the MACD red bars began to shrink and the RSI reached a high of over 65, I decisively executed my exit plan. Although the market rose a bit afterward, I do not regret it at all—surviving in the crypto world is more important than making more profit.
In conclusion: The market is always there, and opportunities are always available.
As a female analyst, I may pay more attention to risk control than my male counterparts. I am well aware that in this highly volatile market, lasting longer is more important than making quick profits.
In the current market environment, I suggest everyone pay more attention to primary market opportunities. Compared to the increasingly mature secondary market, the primary market is closer to the source of innovation and makes it easier to discover early investment opportunities.
The most important thing is to establish your own investment system and continuously optimize and improve it. The investment journey is never smooth sailing; the important thing is not to make the right choice every time, but to be able to adjust in time after making mistakes.
In eight years, I have grown from a naive newbie to a stable profit-making analyst. We all need to remain humble because the market always has a way to remind us who the boss is when we least expect it.
I hope my experience can help you survive longer and better in this market. Remember, there are no myths of guaranteed profits in the crypto world, only strict discipline and the determination to keep learning.
Before you decide to dive into this market, please ask yourself one question: How much loss can you accept at most? Clarifying this point is more important than seeking the 'wealth code'.
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