I've seen too many 'flash accounts' in the crypto space: starting with a hundred thousand, chasing highs and lows, and going to zero in three months; I've also seen quite a few silent wealthy veterans: their positions are as steady as a mountain, and their assets triple over the course of a year. The true essence of contract trading is not about predicting who is right, but about who can endure the volatility until the end—those who survive have all adhered to the three iron rules I've validated through five years of hard lessons.
1. Profits should be 'held tightly'; don’t be a 'philanthropist' of the market.
Many beginners' biggest misconception is that after a 10% increase, they become overly excited, always thinking 'just a little more before selling'. As a result, what they get is not a new high, but a sudden pullback. The volatility of the crypto market never gives a heads-up; the profits you have are real money, while paper gains can evaporate at any moment.
My operating principle: After opening a position, as long as the price retraces to the entry price, I will exit immediately without hesitation, never getting attached to the subsequent market; when profits reach 20%, I will lock in half of the profits immediately to minimize risk; even if the price rises to an unexpected 30%, I must secure at least 15% of the profits. Never get caught up in 'selling at the highest point'; the crypto market always has opportunities, but only by firmly holding onto profits can capital grow like a snowball — making money through discipline is 100 times more reliable than gambling based on feelings.
2. Stop-loss must be 'fast, fierce, and accurate'; hesitating will lead to defeat.
Having struggled in the crypto space for so long, the worst outcome I've seen is not a loss but 'holding onto a position until liquidation'. Too many people, after buying and suffering a loss of 15%, still cling to the fantasy of 'waiting for a rebound to break even', not realizing that these five words have buried countless accounts. You must understand that once a trend forms in the crypto market, the probability of a short-term pullback is far greater than a reversal; even if there is indeed a rebound later, it only indicates that your entry timing was wrong, not that your market judgment was incorrect.
Remember: The market never lacks new trading opportunities, but liquidation only takes one time. My stop-loss principle is unconditional execution — as long as losses reach the preset threshold, regardless of how tempting the subsequent market looks, exit immediately and observe. Traders who understand stop-loss are the only ones qualified to discuss long-term profits; if you cannot control risk, then no matter how accurate your vision is, it is just theoretical talk.
3. Selling off is not scary; having the courage to buy back is true skill.
Many people, after taking profits and exiting, regret seeing the asset continue to rise or feel lucky for 'selling right' when the asset falls, not realizing that this is just the beginning of missing opportunities. In fact, in the crypto market, there is no forever one-sided trend; after taking profits, if the asset falls, that is precisely the best time to add to your position — even if it falls back to your selling price, you should decisively buy back. This is not 'slapping yourself in the face', but rather allowing assets to achieve dynamic circulation.
You must know that a few points lost in transaction fees are just a small price to pay, but missing out on a trend can lead to missing an entire cycle of profit opportunities. Those who are always obsessed with 'buying the bottom and escaping at the top' often end up being hit from both sides: they fail to buy the bottom and get trapped, and they fail to escape the top and miss the trend. True trading experts never get caught up in the correctness of a single trade; instead, they flexibly adjust their positions to ensure their capital is always on the side of the trend.
Lastly, let me state a hard truth: Surviving is the prerequisite for profit.
In the crypto market, most people are trapped in a vicious cycle of 'chasing highs and cutting losses - holding onto losing positions - being liquidated'. It's not that they don't work hard, but they haven't found the right rhythm. In fact, adhering to these three principles may not make you rich overnight, but it will certainly help you survive longer in the volatile crypto market — and as long as you are alive, there will always be opportunities to seize major market movements.
The market is always there, opportunities do not wait for anyone, but those who make money are always the few who adhere to discipline and can endure. If you are also struggling in crypto trading but are repeatedly harvested by the market, consider following me — I will continue to share more practical skills and position management tips to help you avoid the pitfalls others have fallen into, so you can steadily earn money and gradually become rich in the crypto space. After all, in this endurance competition of a market, being with the right people and finding the right methods can help you take fewer detours and not rely on luck to gamble on the future. Follow me, and when the next market comes, we can reap the rewards together!#加密市场反弹 $ETH
