Having navigated the crypto world for ten years, I have summarized 16 lessons learned from blood lessons. This is not just motivational talk; each one is a proven trading rule through practical experience. Want to achieve ideal returns within a cycle? This is a must-read.



**Asset Allocation Strategy**
In a bull market, I go all-in on altcoins for the thrill of high returns; in a bear market, I stick to BTC, because stability comes first. This combination has been effective for ten years, every time. Altcoins tend to rise and then fall, and falling doesn’t necessarily mean they will rise again. Picking the right coins is more important than taking big risks.

**Entry Timing**
Coins with volume at the bottom are often signals of a start—don’t miss them. During an uptrend, a pullback to key moving averages is the most comfortable buying point—opportunities won’t wait. Catching a few major trends each year is enough; frequent trading only multiplies mistakes.

**Risk Management**
Position management is non-negotiable. Never go all-in; always leave yourself an exit. Cut losses decisively on losing coins—sell when you see blood. Don’t hope for rebounds; averaging down only deepens the trap. News can be referenced, but going all-in on hype? That’s gambling, not investing.

**Coin Selection and Mindset**
Never touch unfamiliar assets; focus on the sectors you understand. This way, even if you lose, you can understand why. Market sentiment is the easiest to deceive; staying calm helps make correct judgments. When everyone is optimistic, risks are often brewing—don’t be the bagholder. Learn to hold cash; wait for clear signals before acting, saving yourself a lot of blood.

**Trading Discipline**
Stay away from hype-driven speculation; hype comes and goes quickly, and latecomers often get caught. Build your own trading system and stick to it strictly—this ensures steady gains. Don’t chase hot topics or follow blindly; always ask yourself “why” at every step.

**Final Words**
Investment is essentially a long-distance race; those with a steady mindset will laugh last. To be blunt—crypto is likely to incur losses. So, use only spare funds, don’t touch living expenses, and keep a calm mindset. That increases your chances of winning. These sixteen rules don’t rely on luck or fortune; they depend on repeated execution. Master them, and every step you take in the crypto world will be more stable and closer to your goals.
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MissingSatsvip
· 2h ago
Ten years of all-in experience sounds like a textbook case of survivor bias.
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HackerWhoCaresvip
· 11h ago
A decade of blood and tears... Honestly, I have no confidence in the shanzhai all-in strategy back then haha --- Is stop-loss really that hard? Do I have to cut when I see blood? The moment I cut, it starts rebounding, so annoying --- Waiting for signals to go all-in? Easy to say, I just can't wait --- Stay away from hot topics? The problem is how to know which one is the real hot spot --- This theory sounds right, but how many people can actually implement it? --- Invest with spare money, but I only have so little spare cash... Watching others make money makes me itchy --- Is catching a few major trends a year enough? I’ve never caught any --- People with steady mindset laugh last, but my mindset is collapsing every day --- The eye for selecting coins... I guess my judgment is off, always choosing the worst one --- The more I add to my position, the deeper I sink—this hits home. I just keep adding and can't even recover the losses
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StablecoinEnjoyervip
· 11h ago
Haha, well said, but I still think the most important point wasn't explained clearly — stop-loss is really difficult.
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LiquidityWizardvip
· 11h ago
actually, statistically speaking, the whole "risk-adjusted portfolio rotation" thing they're describing... theoretically sound but empirically most people just yolo into shitcoins anyway lol
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LayoffMinervip
· 11h ago
Ten years of struggling and toil sound impressive, but I just want to ask, who profited from this round? Really, I laughed at the all-in on the knockoff coins part. Who hasn't thought about it? The key is the vision... They're all correct in what they say, but when it comes to execution, everything goes wrong—that's the real truth. It's easy to criticize for not chasing hot topics, but when the market goes crazy, no one can keep up. What's the point of staying calm? I've heard countless times to invest with spare money, and yet, still end up losing.
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DevChivevip
· 11h ago
No matter how nicely you put it, it's still telling us to use spare money and not touch living expenses. Basically, it's implying there's a high chance of losing money.
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