2026-01-19 22:23:57

A veteran trader confided in me some time ago that he had been struggling in the crypto world for over half a year, not only failing to make any profit but nearly losing all his capital. I didn’t give him any complicated quantitative models; I simply shared with him my 7 basic operational rules, and advised him to focus on spot trading with 10,000 USDT.

What was the result? In just a few months, his account grew to 230,000 USDT.

This isn’t about claiming some magical point-and-click method; the truth is: the way to make money in the crypto space is quite straightforward. It’s never about fancy tricks, but about sticking to the simplest and most solid rules. Today, I’m sharing these 7 rules publicly to give those who are feeling lost some guidance.

**Rule 1: Build Positions During Sharp Declines**

"Be greedy when others are fearful, and fearful when others are greedy"—everyone in the crypto world knows this principle. But when the market is in a state of panic, how many actually dare to act? My friend initially was the same—when prices kept falling, he panicked and kept thinking, "It can go lower," only to watch the market rebound right in front of him, missing the best entry point.

The first rule I set for him is simple: for popular coins, if they fall for more than 7 days in a row, buy in gradually as they decline further.

Many people misunderstand—price drops are not risks; they are opportunities. When you see high-quality coins continuously falling, especially during panic selling, it usually indicates that the shakeout is nearing its end. Many major market moves in history started from such extremely pessimistic moments.

The key point is: don’t go all-in at once. Divide your funds into 3 to 5 parts, and buy a portion each time the price hits a key support level. This approach allows you to catch the bottom near the lows and avoid being deeply trapped due to misjudgment. Simple but effective—this is the power of discipline.

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CrossChainMessenger

· 19h ago

Hmm... 10,000 to 230,000? That number sounds a bit outrageous. You have to see the account screenshot with your own eyes to believe it. Turning 10,000 into 230,000? Honestly, it's a bit suspicious. I've heard too many stories like this in the crypto world. Gradually building a position is indeed a solid strategy; I'm just worried that most people simply can't stay冷血. Buying in stages after a 7-day decline sounds perfect in theory, but human nature is the hardest part. It sounds good, but when the market is actually falling, who isn't trembling? Who dares to really go all in? I've heard this logic before, but the real problem is execution capability. Gradually entering the market sounds simple, but in practice, it mostly depends on luck.

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StakoorNeverSleeps

· 19h ago

10,000 turns into 230,000? That's an incredible number, but speaking of which, building positions in batches is indeed reliable, just worried that you'll still be hesitant when the time comes. Compared to those flashy strategies, sticking to discipline is the most practical. The problem is that most people simply can't do it. Buying in batches after a 7-day decline? Sounds simple, but in actual operation, the biggest hurdle is mindset. Everyone wants to buy the dip but no one wants to get caught in a trap. Starting with a capital of 10,000 is very crucial. Without pressure, it's easier to follow the rules. So the core is still not to go all-in at once. The batch approach is indeed a necessary course for surviving and leaving the crypto circle. Honestly, the hardest part is not knowing that a sharp decline is an opportunity, but actually staying sober enough to buy during the decline. If this guy really went from losing everything to 230,000, then he must have put a lot of effort into building his mindset.

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LiquidatorFlash

· 19h ago

10,000 to 230,000? That number looks really intimidating at first glance... but what about the risk control threshold? How much is the single position占比? Not mentioned. After falling for 7 days straight, investors start to buy in batches. It sounds simple, but in reality, it depends on where the support levels are and how much room there is for the margin ratio. One misstep could lead to high leverage getting caught in a trap, and the risk of liquidation could trigger at any moment. This set of theories seems correct in a bull market, but the real test is in a bear market... The reality is that most people are still cutting losses near the bottom, then watching the rebound and chasing in... Looking back at that initial 10,000 yuan allocation? It seems that the details are the most deadly part.

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AirdropDreamBreaker

· 19h ago

10,000 to 230,000 in a few months? That's quite a jump, gotta see it with my own eyes to believe it. It's the old trick of buying in batches during continuous dips. It sounds simple, but can anyone really hold back when doing it? Daring to buy during a crash definitely pays off, but most people are still waiting for "a little lower," and then there's no follow-up. The tactic of buying in batches isn't really magical; the key is having spare money and psychological resilience. Lacking either one won't do. Honestly, the hardest part isn't knowing when to bottom out, but having the guts and capital to actually execute it.

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PerennialLeek

· 19h ago

1. Achieving 230,000 from 10,000? That number sounds a bit unbelievable, but building positions gradually is indeed reliable, just the execution is too difficult. 2. To put it simply, don't panic. The more severe the drop, the more you should buy. Most people can't do this. 3. This rule isn't anything new; the real question is how many can stick to it? I, for one, can't. 4. Gradually entering the market deserves a full score—way better than all-in. It all depends on whether you can truly hold back. 5. It's another case of others being fearful while I am greedy. I've heard it a thousand times, but when fear really hits, who can still be greedy? 6. How to judge the support level? It also seems to depend on the individual. 7. As for the 230,000 figure, I believe you have a system, but reviewing this profit is indeed rare.

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VitalikFanboy42

· 19h ago

10,000 to 230,000? That number sounds unbelievable, how could it happen so quickly... Wait, are you really investing in batches? Why do I always get washed out just before the lowest point? Honestly, it's all about psychological preparation. Everyone knows to buy low and sell high, but the key is to be soft when it really drops. The 7-day rule sounds simple, but I just want to ask—how do you determine the bottom? Investing in batches is indeed a good strategy; I've done it before, but then I found it kept dropping... Others are fearful while I am greedy. It's easy to say but really damn hard to do. I respect this logic, but I'm just worried about survivor bias again. That guy at 230,000 also got pretty lucky.

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WenMoon42

· 19h ago

10,000 USDT becomes 230,000? Come on, stop hyping... the authenticity is questionable. The idea of building positions in batches has been heard a thousand times, but the problem is most people simply can't hold on. It's easy to say, but when the market crashes, who isn't trembling... I'm that "it can fall even lower" sucker. Dipping in during 7 consecutive days of decline? Still, it seems like you should look at the fundamentals, not just the timing. I've heard this story so many times that now, whenever I see tutorial posts, I reflexively think of getting rug-pulled... How to determine support levels? Beginners simply can't tell the difference. Wait, no, this logic doesn't seem that far-fetched? Discipline is indeed the hardest part.

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CryptoNomics

· 19h ago

actually, if you run a proper correlation matrix on panic-sell cycles vs subsequent rallies, the statistical significance completely disappears once you control for survivorship bias. nice anecdote though.

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