2025-12-26 20:23:37

A day in the crypto world is like ten years in the human world. This phrase sounds exaggerated, but in front of the exchange's candlestick charts, we have seen too many real stories of sudden wealth and bankruptcy.

Recent market conditions are a prime example. Bitcoin once plunged by 6,000 points, Ethereum dropped 500 points in a single day, and liquidation orders flooded the entire network like an avalanche. Even the big players who claimed "certain victory" were not spared. The key is, such market conditions happen almost every month.

Having been active in this market for seven years and witnessing countless ups and downs, I found that those who survive are not relying on luck to make quick money, but on discipline to preserve their capital. Today, I share 8 "life-saving rules" I have summarized. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced trader, remember these to help you avoid 90% of the traps.

**First is position management.** Always trade with idle funds. The definition of idle funds is: money that won't affect your life even if lost completely. Total investment should not exceed 10% of your liquid assets. This may sound conservative, but data speaks—full position liquidation is 11 times more likely than diversified positions.

I personally use a "Three-Three System": 30% for long-term high-quality assets, 30% for short-term flexible trading, 30% in cash for standby, and the remaining 10% for testing contracts. Diversification ensures that any single mistake won't ruin the entire account.

**Next is discipline in stop-loss.** This is the hardest to execute but also the most life-saving. Set an unbreakable rule for yourself: the maximum loss per trade is 5% of your total funds. Once reached, close the position immediately—no holding, no adding, no betting on rebounds. Many people turn small losses into big ones and then into liquidation by "waiting for the rebound."

It is recommended to use stop-loss orders for automatic execution, so emotions don't influence decisions. Human nature often collapses quickly in extreme market conditions.

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ProxyCollector

· 4h ago

Really, stop-loss is the most torturous part. Knowing you should execute, but the hand just won't press down. --- Friends with full positions, take a look at this data—11 times the liquidation probability... --- Seven years of survival, this is my only insight. Honestly, it's a bit harsh. --- The three-three system sounds simple, but I doubt many actually implement it in a diversified manner. --- It's that phrase again, "Wait a bit longer, it'll rebound." I wonder how many people have been buried by it. --- I agree with defining 10% idle funds, but how many can actually do it? --- Auto stop-loss has saved me a few times. Emotions really can't be trusted. --- It happens every month... so is it an opportunity or a slaughterhouse?

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DAOdreamer

· 5h ago

You're right, discipline is really the bottom line for survival. I lost about half a year's gains just because I never set a stop-loss... --- The three-three system sounds good, but it's really hard to implement, especially when watching coins rebound... --- 90% of the traps? I think I'm already stepping into that remaining 10% haha --- The probability of liquidation when full position is 11 times higher. This data reminds me of the last time I went all-in. Luckily, I was lucky --- "Just wait a bit longer for the rebound," this phrase is perfect. It's the main reason I went bankrupt --- Only using idle funds is the most painful. My idle funds have long been invested into non-idle funds... --- I need to learn from the automatic execution of stop-loss orders. Emotional trading is truly poison --- Being in the crypto circle for seven years and still alive proves that the methodology is effective. I’ve only been playing for two years and got pretty messed up

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SilentObserver

· 5h ago

Sounds good, but share your pain points—setting stop-loss orders is most problematic when the market gaps, leaving no time to react. --- Sanzhi system sounds great, but in actual operation, I find I just can't do it, always wanting to add positions... --- Really? Every time I say this time I will stick to discipline, but in the end, I blow my bankroll in the "wait a bit longer" mindset. --- Surviving seven years is indeed tough, but on the flip side—those who survive are probably just survivors' bias; those who didn't survive, who can hear them? --- A 10% ratio is really feasible for working folks, but big players are still gambling with a gambler's mentality—who will listen to advice? --- Talking about not holding positions or adding to positions easily is one thing, but when the market rebounds, the mentality just explodes. I've truly seen even the most disciplined people break down.

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GasFeeCryBaby

· 5h ago

Honestly, I’ve fallen into the trap of stop-loss orders before, and I almost couldn’t recover that time. Now, manual stop-losses rely mostly on willpower, which is too difficult. --- The three-three system sounds good, but very few people can stick with it; I’ve never managed to do so. --- The probability of a full-margin liquidation being 11 times higher? If I had known, I wouldn’t have lost so badly. Regret is endless. --- They all seem correct, but when it comes to execution, emotions take over and I forget everything. That’s the magic of the crypto world. --- I agree with the definition of idle funds, but who has really calculated how much of their money is idle? Anyway, I’ve never done the math. --- The phrase "just wait a bit longer for the rebound" hits too close to home. My blood, sweat, and tears story. --- Trying out contracts with 10% feels a bit too much. I basically don’t touch contracts anymore; too easy to get rug-pulled. --- Surviving seven years isn’t easy. Where are those who boasted of guaranteed wins now? Either bankrupt or whitewashed. --- I’ve learned position management, but stop-loss is really hard. Every time I think a rebound is just around the corner. --- Relying on discipline rather than luck sounds easy, but in practice, who can stay 100% calm?

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EyeOfTheTokenStorm

· 5h ago

It sounds good, but how many can actually execute? My quantitative model shows that 90% of losing accounts are wiped out by emotions. --- The "three-three system sounds scientific, but in actual operation, who isn't going all-in with full positions... This wave of market movement indeed confirms the regularity of historical data. --- "Wait for the rebound," how many people's principal has been lost because of this phrase? Thinking about it now, it's frightening. --- Since 2017, the technical stop-loss rules have remained unchanged, but fewer and fewer people follow them. --- Position management relies on discipline, but discipline is the most vulnerable to test in front of candlestick charts. --- Even large traders claiming to be invincible have been wiped out? This is the most worth pondering data point—everyone is equal in the face of market cycles.

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JourneyToTheStarsAnd

· 5h ago

Stay strong and HODL💎

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JourneyToTheStarsAnd

· 5h ago

GT is GT

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