The most profitable thing in the cryptocurrency world is not leverage, but your sense of rhythm.
To be honest, before this experience, my account balance had shrunk to 4800U, and two months of sideways fluctuations had nearly worn out all my patience. Every time I saw the 'myth of explosive growth' in the community, I couldn't help but ask myself: why can others seize opportunities while I can only watch my account balance stagnate?
But this time, I decided to completely change my strategy, no longer chasing every hotspot, no longer being obsessed with the thrill of high leverage, but instead using a nearly 'anti-human' simple method to grow my account from 4800U to 90,000U in 21 days.
This is not luck, but a realization after painful lessons. Below is my journey and practical strategies, hoping to inspire you who are still struggling in the crypto space.
1. How I was 'educated' by the market
Once, I was also that retail trader who rushed in with FOMO upon seeing a coin surge 50%. The result was often buying at high points and selling at low points. I was once obsessed with studying technical indicators, drawing countless trend lines, only to find that all technical analysis fails when the market is in panic or greed.
The most painful lesson was when I heavily invested in an AI coin that was being accumulated by whales in 2024, thinking I was guaranteed to win, only to encounter a policy black swan, resulting in a 70% shrinkage of my account. It was then that I realized that in the crypto space, technology is just the basic skill, and mindset is the real dividing line.
2. What is the 'turtle strategy' that made me 20 times my investment?
The strategy I used this time has only three core words: light positions, add margin on floating profits, rhythm is king.
1. Initial positions: use spare money's mindset to combat anxiety
I first made a psychological adjustment: treating this 4800 USDT as 'tuition', even if I lose it all, it won't affect my life. This allowed me to remain calm during operations.
In terms of specific operations, I divided the total funds into 5 parts, with each part not exceeding 20% of the total funds. For the first trade, I only invested one part (about 960 USDT), so even if I incur losses, I still have plenty of ammunition to average down.
2. Add margin on floating profits: let profits run on their own
The key point is: after the first trade is profitable, I do not rush to take profits, but instead use the profit portion as margin for the second trade.
For example, after BTC rises 5% from the entry price, I convert the profit portion into margin and increase my position during a pullback. This way, even if subsequent judgments are wrong, I only lose the profit, and the principal has already been recovered.
This process requires a very strong discipline. I set a strict rule: only use profits for the next trade after the previous trade is profitable.
3. Sense of rhythm: abandon precise predictions, grasp market sentiment
I no longer try to predict the highest or lowest points, but instead focus on market sentiment indicators:
When the fear and greed index is below 20 (extreme fear), build positions in batches;
When the index is above 80 (extreme greed), gradually take profits.
In this operation, I once bought against the trend when the market panicked due to policy rumors, and then sold in 5 batches after the sentiment warmed up, achieving a single profit of 340%.
3. Why do most people fail to make money?
Based on my observations, 90% of losses in the crypto space stem from two mindsets:
1. Treating the crypto space like a casino, fantasizing about getting rich overnight
Many people enter the market with the mindset of 'quick turnaround', starting with high leverage all-in. The result is often: making ten times is not enough to cover one loss.
The legendary figure in the crypto space, Bitcoin King, once shared his experience: the first time he traded futures, he lost hundreds of thousands in spot, but later started from just 200 USDT and eventually made tens of millions. His secret is not in making huge profits, but in strict stop-loss and compound accumulation.
2. Being led by market trends, losing one's own rhythm
When the market surges, the fear of missing out (FOMO) drives people to chase high prices; when the market crashes, fear makes them sell at a loss. The result is buying high and selling low, becoming a 'contrary indicator' in the market.
I have a painful lesson: before the collapse of LUNA in 2022, I once held my position due to 'reluctance', resulting in a 70% reduction in my account. From then on, I established a strict rule: the stop-loss line is a lifeline, and if touched, I must exit.
4. Practical advice for ordinary investors
If you also want to survive in the crypto space long-term, here are my three pieces of advice:
Investing spare money, maintaining a stable mindset
The crypto space is highly volatile; only investing funds that do not affect your life can help maintain rationality during crashes. It is recommended to invest no more than 10% of liquid assets.
Focusing on mainstream coins to reduce risk exposure
Beginners should focus on mainstream coins like BTC and ETH, as their volatility is relatively controllable and they are less likely to go to zero. I allocate 90% of my funds in mainstream coins and only use a small amount to participate in small coins.
Regularly review and build a trading journal
Statistically analyze win rates and profit-loss ratios weekly, and analyze the psychological reasons behind failed trades. I consistently document the emotional state of each trade and found that I tend to become overly confident after consecutive profits, so I force myself to take a rest for 1 day after 3 wins.
5. Conclusion: the crypto space is a marathon
This experience from 4800 USDT to 90,000 USDT made me deeply realize: the crypto space is not about who runs faster, but about who survives longer.
True experts are not those who catch hundredfold coins like 'shooting stars', but those who can consistently profit like 'stars'. They are resilient like turtles, steady and solid, retracting their heads when encountering danger, and most importantly, they survive longer.
If you are also struggling in the crypto space, it might be a good idea to pause and reflect: is your strategy bringing you closer to your goals, or making you more anxious? Are your actions based on rational analysis or emotional impulses?
There are always opportunities in the crypto space; what is lacking is a stable mindset to seize those opportunities. As long as you can stay rational amidst the ups and downs, you might be the one laughing last when the next bull market arrives.
PS: The above is just a personal experience share and does not constitute investment advice. The crypto space is high-risk, and one should enter cautiously. If you have good trading insights, feel free to share them in the comments section so we can maintain rationality and grow together in this volatile market.
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