What is the truth about trading in the crypto world? The fundamental reason most people lose money is often not about choosing the right coins or timing, but about not mastering systematic fund management methods. A practical case can illustrate this point well: starting with a capital of 1200U, growing to 36,000U in three months, all while avoiding liquidation—this secret lies in following the rules, not trading based on feelings.



**First Trick: Position Sizing Is the Foundation for Survival**

Divide your capital into three parts, each with its own purpose. Day trading positions focus on one opportunity; once the target is reached, exit decisively—no greed to wait further. Swing trading positions extend the cycle to ten days or half a month, focusing on capturing major trend movements. The core position acts as insurance; no matter how volatile the market, do not move it, ensuring you have bullets for recovery. What are the benefits of this approach? Full positions can lead to liquidation during a dip, but dividing positions gives you multiple chances. The market never lacks opportunities; what’s missing is the capital to survive until the next opportunity.

**Second Trick: Make Money Only in Trends**

80% of the market time is sideways or consolidating. In such conditions, frequent trading just consumes transaction fees and psychological energy. The smart approach is to wait for a clear trend before acting, and when you act, ensure you gain. Also, many overlook the importance of timely profit-taking—cash out once gains exceed 20%, locking in partial profits rather than waiting for a wave to wipe out your gains. Experienced traders are not about placing orders every day; they stay inactive for long periods, and when they do act, they seize the entire trend’s profit.

**Third Trick: Use Discipline to Suppress Emotions**

The biggest enemy in trading is emotional out of control. Set three ironclad rules for yourself: a 2% stop-loss means you must exit without negotiation; a 4% profit target means reducing your position to lock in gains; strictly prohibit adding to losing positions—adding more only increases the risk of getting stuck in emotional traps. Controlling emotions allows positive market feedback to naturally drive capital growth, rather than experiencing wild swings.

These three seemingly simple rules require strong self-discipline to implement. There are many opportunities in the crypto space; only those who can survive until the next opportunity can truly profit. Are you ready to set rules for yourself?
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MagicBeanvip
· 01-06 18:21
That's right, but I'm afraid that even if I know, I still can't do it.
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HashBrowniesvip
· 01-05 22:40
To be honest, after reading so many articles like this, there are very few who can truly stick to position splitting.
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WinterWarmthCatvip
· 01-05 09:23
That's right, no discipline means losing money. I just got caught up in my emotions.
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PumpingCroissantvip
· 01-05 04:12
It's easy to talk about, but hard to do. Not many can truly stick to discipline.
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FloorPriceWatchervip
· 01-04 17:51
Sounds good, but how many can truly stick with it? I'm the kind of person who sees a 20% gain and wants to keep holding, only to end up back at the starting point...
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ChainChefvip
· 01-04 17:48
ngl, the recipe metaphor here is chef's kiss but like... people still gonna wing it lmao. 分仓听起来简单,实际操作时那个心理折磨真的能把人整疯
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LiquiditySurfervip
· 01-04 17:47
That's true, but execution ability is really the difference between heaven and hell.
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GasFeeLadyvip
· 01-04 17:35
ngl the 30x in 3 months hits different when you're actually watching gas prices instead of chasing shitcoins lol... discipline > everything else fr fr
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MetaverseLandlordvip
· 01-04 17:32
You're right, I'm just worried I can't control my hands. Stop loss at 2% to exit the position, I'm still learning this. Previously, I was averaging down to the brink of bankruptcy. Getting the position sizing right has indeed allowed me to survive longer. 1200 to 36,000? The story sounds a bit exaggerated, but as long as the logic checks out, it's fine. Emotions are truly the biggest enemy, a hundred times more important than choosing coins. Really, when the market is sideways 80% of the time, you should sit in jail—don't get itchy hands. Rules are dead, people are alive, in the end, self-discipline is still the key. Never make a move without at least 20% profit—this is the hardest to do. I like the idea of a safety net for the core position; you should always keep some revival funds. Those who place orders every day are just burning through transaction fees—that really hits home.
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SmartMoneyWalletvip
· 01-04 17:25
1200U to 36,000? This data line is way too outrageous, gotta look at the capital flow. --- Listening to the theory of position splitting is fine, but the key is to look at the chip distribution and whale movements. --- Stop loss at 2%, take profit at 4%. Did they set this ratio without considering volatility? --- "Not moving for a long time and then catching the entire market trend"—uh... this sounds like something else. --- Have you checked on-chain data? Dare to say zero liquidation is a real trading record? --- Where does the 80% sideways market data come from? Is there any indicator support? --- Money management is important, no doubt, but they didn't mention how large funds manipulate liquidity. --- Feels like teaching retail investors how to get cut, smart people are already studying market structure. --- Prohibiting additional positions? It depends on technical analysis. A one-size-fits-all approach can easily miss opportunities. --- A 30x return in 3 months, I think it's more likely leverage amplification.
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