Don’t Fantasize About “10x Overnight”: A Slow but Steady Trading Strategy

In the crypto market, many people chase “get rich quick” dreams by opening 50x, 100x, or even 200x leverage, hoping just one winning trade will change their lives. But the harsh reality is: most accounts get wiped out not because they lack analytical skills, but because they chase speed over sustainability.

When their capital drops to a few thousand U, or even just over 1000U, most people think they have “nothing left to lose.” But it’s precisely at that moment that people escape greed and fear—the two biggest enemies of traders—and start to see the market more clearly.

With seemingly “counter-intuitive” principles and steel-like discipline, a small account can absolutely survive, even grow strongly, without high leverage or luck. Below is a foundational rule set—the backbone for any account aiming for the long run.

🔥 4 “Counter-Human Nature” Principles to Help Small Accounts Survive

1. Trade Only BTC or Large Cap Coins—Stay Away from Easily Manipulated Altcoins

• BTC has high liquidity and stable volatility
• Not subject to pump-and-dump like “shitcoins”
• New traders in altcoins often fall into FOMO traps and can get “shaken out” by a single candle

If you want to survive: trade what’s hardest for the market to manipulate.

2. Don’t Exceed 20x Leverage—High Leverage Is the Fastest Path to Account Liquidation

• Many believe 100x leverage is the shortest route to riches, but in reality, it’s also the shortest route to “0 U.”
• A single wick can wipe out a 100x account
• 20x is enough for good profit growth while still keeping risk manageable

High leverage isn’t for making money—it’s for the market to take your money faster.

3. Only Use Half Your Capital—The Other Half Is Your “Shock-Proof Armor”

• For example, with 1000U capital:
• Use only 500U to open trades
• Keep 500U in reserve for sudden market “stabs”

This helps avoid two major dangers:

• Account won’t be wiped out by sharp volatility
• You have capital to handle situations instead of helplessly watching your trades get liquidated

Survival is more important than quick gains.

4. Take Profit at 10%, Cut Loss at 5%—Trade Like a Robot, No Emotion

• Take profit at 10%, no more
• Cut losses at 5% immediately, no hesitation
• Maximum 2 trades per day
• Don’t stay up all night, don’t hold on to losing trades

This is a “sharpen the blade” strategy, not “swing for the fences.” The market rewards discipline—punishes greed.

Re-Accumulation Phase: When 1000U Becomes 3000U When your account grows from 1000U to 3000U, the strategy doesn’t change, only the caution increases:

• Still only half capital per trade (1500U)
• Profits are reinvested to snowball capital
• Any losing trade brings the account back to safety, no holding on to losses

While many complain about “burning through tens of thousands of U,” this method, though slow, is extremely sustainable.

Acceleration Phase: When the Market Enters a Strong Trend When the market presents big opportunities:

1. Increase position up to a maximum of 70%

• Don’t all-in to avoid getting wiped out by sudden reversals.

2. Raise take profit to 30%

• Strong trends = bigger profits, but don’t get greedy for the whole wave.

3. Drastically reduce loss tolerance

• If wrong, exit quickly to preserve capital for the next opportunity.

One well-timed wave can make up for a whole month of cautious trading.

🎯 Conclusion: The Long Road Is the Only Way to Survive in Crypto

• No need for 100x leverage
• No need for 500% “pump” altcoins
• No need for genius predictions

All you need is discipline—control—capital preservation.

Small accounts don’t lose because they lack opportunities, but because they don’t last long enough to meet those opportunities.

Quick gains are luck. Consistent gains are skill. Sustainable gains are the mindset of a survivor.