Having been in this circle for years, I’ve discovered a very simple truth: those who can make stable profits are often not relying on secret weapons, but rather executing a set of seemingly clumsy yet highly effective repetitive methods.
Here are some of my insights, hoping they can help you:
**Capital Segmentation is the Key to Survival** Divide your account funds into several parts, and only operate with one part at a time. My rule is very strict—single trade loss limit is 2% of total funds. Sounds conservative? But this way, even if you keep getting the direction wrong, your account won’t collapse. Many people’s tragedies start from not setting a limit.
**Follow the Trend, Don’t FOMO Bottom-Fishing** When should you buy Bitcoin or other coins? Wait until the price breaks above key moving averages like the 30-day or 120-day lines. Those small rebounds during a downtrend? Most of them are traps. Going with the trend is much more efficient.
**Volume Can Deceive, But Price Is Honest** A volume breakout at a low point might be an opportunity. Conversely, if at a high point volume stagnates, that’s a warning sign. Exchange order book data is the least likely to lie—pay close attention to volume.
**Adding Positions Has Conditions, Rebuying Is Forbidden** Many people love to "average down" when losing money, thinking of throwing more money in to lower the average price. As soon as that thought appears, it’s usually jumping into the abyss. Proper adding to positions can only happen when you already have unrealized profits to cushion losses, and the trend is still continuing.
**Regular Review and Discipline to Overcome Emotions** Set aside time weekly to review your trading records. MACD zero line, strict stop-loss settings—these clear rules must become habits. Don’t let emotions and impulses dictate your trades.
The market is never short of star players; what’s lacking is those who can survive long enough. Sometimes, slow is the fastest way.
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DogeBachelor
· 4h ago
I've long understood the 2% stop-loss trick, the key is whether I can really follow through... Most people get stuck on the phrase "This time is different."
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pumpamentalist
· 18h ago
You're not wrong. I've stuck to the 2% stop-loss strategy for two years, and I've definitely lived longer than those around me who go all-in... But it really depends on the person; some people are born gamblers.
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AlwaysMissingTops
· 18h ago
That's right, I've been using this 2% stop-loss rule for a long time, but most people just can't listen. They only realize after turning their accounts into negatives. It's a bit late now, buddy.
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TokenTaxonomist
· 19h ago
nah the 2% rule hits different when you actually backtest it through multiple bear cycles, data suggests otherwise for most retail who panic at -8%
Having been in this circle for years, I’ve discovered a very simple truth: those who can make stable profits are often not relying on secret weapons, but rather executing a set of seemingly clumsy yet highly effective repetitive methods.
Here are some of my insights, hoping they can help you:
**Capital Segmentation is the Key to Survival**
Divide your account funds into several parts, and only operate with one part at a time. My rule is very strict—single trade loss limit is 2% of total funds. Sounds conservative? But this way, even if you keep getting the direction wrong, your account won’t collapse. Many people’s tragedies start from not setting a limit.
**Follow the Trend, Don’t FOMO Bottom-Fishing**
When should you buy Bitcoin or other coins? Wait until the price breaks above key moving averages like the 30-day or 120-day lines. Those small rebounds during a downtrend? Most of them are traps. Going with the trend is much more efficient.
**Volume Can Deceive, But Price Is Honest**
A volume breakout at a low point might be an opportunity. Conversely, if at a high point volume stagnates, that’s a warning sign. Exchange order book data is the least likely to lie—pay close attention to volume.
**Adding Positions Has Conditions, Rebuying Is Forbidden**
Many people love to "average down" when losing money, thinking of throwing more money in to lower the average price. As soon as that thought appears, it’s usually jumping into the abyss. Proper adding to positions can only happen when you already have unrealized profits to cushion losses, and the trend is still continuing.
**Regular Review and Discipline to Overcome Emotions**
Set aside time weekly to review your trading records. MACD zero line, strict stop-loss settings—these clear rules must become habits. Don’t let emotions and impulses dictate your trades.
The market is never short of star players; what’s lacking is those who can survive long enough. Sometimes, slow is the fastest way.