2026-01-05 05:10:30

Having been in the crypto world for eight years, I have seen accounts wiped out instantly and also experienced desperate rebounds. Up to now, the reason I can stay alive in this market is because of these eight iron rules. I can't guarantee they'll make you get rich quickly, but at least they can ensure you don't get kicked out.

First: Position must be concentrated. Especially when funds are limited— the more you spread your capital, the more your attention disperses, and eventually you'll lose control. When a strong trend arrives, concentrate fiercely; when the market turns, immediately minimize your holdings.

Second: Only take trend-following trades. Don't mistake rebounds for reversals; a rally during a downtrend is just a breath before the next move. The direction can't be guessed, so just follow it obediently. #数字资产动态追踪

Third: Don't get itchy without volume. Fluctuations without volume are unlikely to produce any tricks. Only when both capital and sentiment are in place is it worth acting; if not, stay on the sidelines and wait patiently.

Fourth: Cut losses immediately. Set your stop-loss points before entering, and run as soon as you hit them—don't hesitate; when making profits, slow down and secure your gains steadily.

Fifth: Enter decisively, exit even more decisively. Hesitating when an opportunity appears means missing it; delaying when risk arises leads to being trapped. $BB
The resolve to exit is often more important than the foresight to enter.

Sixth: Imagine closing your position before adding. If you don't want to enter when you're empty-handed, don't add to your position. Adding is to amplify gains, not to fill a pit.

Seventh: Avoid frequent trading. Trading 300 times a month versus 30 times a month isn't about skill; it's about the discipline to hold through a complete trend.

Eighth: Be cautious with bottom-fishing. Deep dips don't guarantee a safe bottom; many people's losses start from reckless bottom-fishing and snowballing.

These may seem basic, but they address a fundamental issue—not how to make more money, but how to survive long enough. Stay long enough, and your opportunities will come naturally. As long as you're not afraid of hardship and willing to spend time studying, stable profits are not as distant as you think.

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GateUser-44a00d6c

· 23h ago

Oh no, these eight points are so eye-opening. Especially the one that says "Don't fall into frequent operations." Just thinking about the days I refresh the market 500 times a day is frightening. Longevity is the true way. This statement really hits the nail on the head. How many people have been ruined by chasing quick gains?

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BearMarketBuyer

· 01-06 08:55

Well said, but I'm just afraid that even if I know, I still can't do it. My biggest lesson is the rule of adding positions, I’ve filled in too many pits. --- Eight years, huh? This guy has survived, while I was almost pushed out in three years, mainly because I was too itchy. --- I have deep experience in riding the trend. The number of times a rebound turns into a reversal... I can't count them. The money lost could buy a car. --- Set your stop-loss and run. It sounds simple, but it's extremely difficult to do. When I see my account dropping, I want to buy the dip, and then there’s nothing after that. --- Frequent trading is really a killer. I make about 300 trades a month, and the trading fees eat up more profit than I make. --- A big warning about bottom-fishing: many people die at the bottom, but it’s not the real bottom. The harder the fall, the more cautious you should be. --- I agree with concentrating your positions. Diversification actually makes it harder to know what the focus is, which is the same as having no focus. --- No trading without volume—that’s the truth, but it’s really hard to stick to. Seeing coins move around makes me want to act.

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NFTRegretter

· 01-05 05:37

The first one is the harshest. Concentrating funds can really change your mindset. I used to diversify into ten different coins, and my mentality was terrible... Now I only focus on two, and I feel much clearer. There's nothing wrong with what you said about stop-loss; it's just that when executing, I always want to drag it out. That bad habit needs to change. I've jumped over this trap of frequent trading several times. One month, I manually made over 200 trades, but it turned out I earned less than someone who was completely out of the market. Laugh out loud. Bottom-fishing is truly a money-losing trap. How many times have I rushed in during a 30% drop, only to see it fall another 50%? Now I've learned to be smart. One word: wait. If you can endure in this market, you'll win. This article explains it all.

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LiquiditySurfer

· 01-05 05:31

Sounds like an eight-year veteran's self-redemption... But honestly, points four and five are the real deal, the rest? Uh, I've heard them too many times. --- Another survivor telling a story, the words are right, but I don't know how many people can truly do it. --- I agree with focusing your position, but the premise is that you need to have vision; without vision, concentrating is just asking for death. --- After eight years, still talking about fundamentals, I doubt this guy has ever really made any money. --- Point six hits the hardest. When adding to your position, your brain really does go haywire, no saving it. --- The part about bottom fishing is correct. How many people die on the last bearish candle, really. --- Talking about frequent trading is easy; the market tempts you every day. Who can really stick to only thirty trades a month? --- Living longer > earning more. This phrase is ruthless, it hits the sore spot.

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FOMOmonster

· 01-05 05:22

The stop-loss part really hit me. How many times have I hesitated for just a few minutes and then got hit hard in the opposite direction? I'm very touched by frequent trading. A few months ago, I was trading dozens of times a day. Now, after calming down, I only make three or four moves a month, and my profits have actually stabilized. There's nothing wrong with trying to catch the bottom. Watching those deep dips does make you itchy, but it's often that reckless move that wipes out all the gains you made before. Concentrating your positions rather than spreading them out sounds simple, but actually doing it requires strong willpower, especially when you see several coins rising at the same time. Ultimately, living long enough is more realistic than quick wealth. Those who can survive three to five years in this market are already winners.

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ProxyCollector

· 01-05 05:13

That's right, surviving for eight years is already a win, much better than those who go all-in in one shot. I most agree with the fourth point: stop-loss is a lifesaver. Being reluctant to lose that small amount of money often results in being trapped forever. --- But I still want to complain about bottom-fishing. Every time I think I've caught the bottom, the price keeps falling, and my mentality collapses... --- Focusing on position size is indeed correct; diversification can make people more relaxed. I realized this too late and suffered quite a few losses. Now I follow the trend, guessing the direction is too mentally exhausting. --- The point about frequent trading really hit me. I used to buy and sell a dozen times a day, and after a month, I had lost all my fees. Now I’m slowly changing... --- Really, longevity is more important than anything. I've seen a wave of market profits and also seen people turn around and lose everything. It's better to play it steady.

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