In this market, the traders who truly survive and make money all follow a set of unbreakable rules. Without further ado, let's get straight to the point.
**How to Allocate Positions Safely**
This is the first line of defense. Do not allocate more than 20%-30% of your total funds to a single asset. Even if one coin crashes, it won't wipe out your entire capital. More importantly, build layered positions—initially enter with no more than 30% of your planned position, and then gradually add based on whether the trend confirms. Also, always keep more than 20% of your funds in cash so you have bullets when extreme market conditions arrive. By the way, don’t diversify too much—2-3 carefully selected assets are enough. Over-diversification is just a cover for risk.
**Stop-Loss and Take-Profit, Both Are Essential**
Set a stop-loss when entering a trade—this is not a suggestion, it’s a must. Keep single trade losses within 2%-5% of your total funds, and stick to it—many set it but are reluctant to cut losses, which defeats the purpose. As for take-profit, when profits reach 15%, if a pullback occurs to 10%, exit decisively; if the trend continues upward, hold on. Another approach is to use dynamic take-profit, such as tracking the 10-day moving average to adjust your position.
**Choose the Right Trend, Achieve More with Less**
Following the trend is a well-worn phrase, but why is it still the most important? In an uptrend, buy on dips; in a downtrend, short on rallies—simple logic. The same applies to coins—stick to mainstream cryptocurrencies; altcoins carry risks that are hard to control. One last tip: avoid participating in unfamiliar markets; only trade what you understand.
**Control Your Trading Frequency**
Frequent trading is like digging pits repeatedly—results will be poor. Wait for clear buy or sell signals before acting. During other times, be patient and observe the market; don’t get itchy.
**Mindset and Discipline Are Equally Valuable**
Emotional trading is the biggest killer of profits. Develop a plan and strictly follow it. After making big gains, learn to go to cash and take a break. When trading isn’t going well, stay calm and don’t fight against the trend. Review your trades daily—identify what you did right and where you made mistakes. This way, your trading strategy will become more refined over time.
These rules may seem simple, but very few can fully implement them. Traders who survive long-term and earn steadily are often those who embed these rules deep in their bones. Strong risk awareness, disciplined execution, good psychological resilience—long-term stable profits are no longer just a dream.
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ForkThisDAO
· 17h ago
After all that, the most people still get wiped out at the stop-loss stage.
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4am_degen
· 19h ago
Everyone's right, but 99% of people can't do it, including me haha
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DeFiChef
· 01-09 11:16
Sounds perfect, but how many can actually do it? I've seen too many guys set stop-losses but can't bear to cut, and in the end, they go all-in and lose everything.
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0xLuckbox
· 01-07 16:50
That's right, it's this set of things that truly tests execution ability.
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OPsychology
· 01-07 16:43
It sounds good, but how many actually stick with it? I'm the kind of person who sets stop-losses but can't bear to cut losses, and I end up losing a lot every time.
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GweiWatcher
· 01-07 16:42
That's right, it's just really hard to do.
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CantAffordPancake
· 01-07 16:38
Everyone's right, but how many actually stick with it?
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NotFinancialAdviser
· 01-07 16:34
Nice words, but how many actually follow through? I, for one, am both itching to act and reluctant to cut, so I deserve to lose money haha
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MemeCurator
· 01-07 16:27
That's right, but execution is the most difficult.
In this market, the traders who truly survive and make money all follow a set of unbreakable rules. Without further ado, let's get straight to the point.
**How to Allocate Positions Safely**
This is the first line of defense. Do not allocate more than 20%-30% of your total funds to a single asset. Even if one coin crashes, it won't wipe out your entire capital. More importantly, build layered positions—initially enter with no more than 30% of your planned position, and then gradually add based on whether the trend confirms. Also, always keep more than 20% of your funds in cash so you have bullets when extreme market conditions arrive. By the way, don’t diversify too much—2-3 carefully selected assets are enough. Over-diversification is just a cover for risk.
**Stop-Loss and Take-Profit, Both Are Essential**
Set a stop-loss when entering a trade—this is not a suggestion, it’s a must. Keep single trade losses within 2%-5% of your total funds, and stick to it—many set it but are reluctant to cut losses, which defeats the purpose. As for take-profit, when profits reach 15%, if a pullback occurs to 10%, exit decisively; if the trend continues upward, hold on. Another approach is to use dynamic take-profit, such as tracking the 10-day moving average to adjust your position.
**Choose the Right Trend, Achieve More with Less**
Following the trend is a well-worn phrase, but why is it still the most important? In an uptrend, buy on dips; in a downtrend, short on rallies—simple logic. The same applies to coins—stick to mainstream cryptocurrencies; altcoins carry risks that are hard to control. One last tip: avoid participating in unfamiliar markets; only trade what you understand.
**Control Your Trading Frequency**
Frequent trading is like digging pits repeatedly—results will be poor. Wait for clear buy or sell signals before acting. During other times, be patient and observe the market; don’t get itchy.
**Mindset and Discipline Are Equally Valuable**
Emotional trading is the biggest killer of profits. Develop a plan and strictly follow it. After making big gains, learn to go to cash and take a break. When trading isn’t going well, stay calm and don’t fight against the trend. Review your trades daily—identify what you did right and where you made mistakes. This way, your trading strategy will become more refined over time.
These rules may seem simple, but very few can fully implement them. Traders who survive long-term and earn steadily are often those who embed these rules deep in their bones. Strong risk awareness, disciplined execution, good psychological resilience—long-term stable profits are no longer just a dream.