With such big fluctuations in the crypto market, how can you stabilize your profits? My 8 years of trading experience tell you, it's actually not that complicated.
People often ask me what my biggest lesson is. I say, there are no detours; every pitfall is a required course. #数字资产动态追踪 I still remember the 2017 market surge, when $ETH dropped straight from $1400. I was full margin buying at $400, only to see it fall all the way to $80. During that time, I cursed the market, cursed the whales, but I never thought to ask myself why I was doing that.
Later, I realized a truth: trading is like a reflection mirror, revealing your level of cognition, personality weaknesses, and true thoughts. Those who refuse to admit mistakes will end up with stable losses in the crypto world—because fundamentally, trading is a negative-sum game, and every mistake you make will be harshly punished by the market.
**The market is so uncertain, how should I trade?**
Actually, thinking the other way makes it simple. Trading is difficult not because of judging right or wrong, but because the market is always full of uncertainty. But the truly simple part of trading, to put it plainly, is to keep doing the right things repeatedly:
Only open positions when you see familiar signals, and never bet on vague opportunities. Once your stop-loss is hit, close the position immediately—no bargaining. After making money, forcibly withdraw 50% of the profits, turning numbers into real cash you can spend. That is the ultimate meaning of trading. $SOL
**My trading framework is just a few rules:**
First, only trade three confirmed chart patterns. This means you have to give up 90% of market opportunities and wait for those moments with the highest certainty. Some say this will cause you to miss profit opportunities, but in reality, just surviving in the crypto space for a long time already means you’ve won.
Second, stop-loss should be as natural as breathing. Limit each loss to 1%-2% of your total capital. Even if you lose 10 times in a row, your principal remains intact. Many people fail at this because they always want to "wait a bit longer," but in the end, there’s no more "waiting."
Third, half of your profits must be realized. Don’t get tied up in the numbers in your trading account; those paper gains can evaporate instantly in a real bear market. Convert half of your profits into real life improvements—only then can you preserve the original intention of trading.
**History always repeats itself.**
Greed and fear, these two eternal human emotions, repeatedly play the same drama in the market. The problems you face now, your predecessors have already experienced. But the problem is, it’s hard for people to learn from others’ stories. The market is the best teacher—I am a student taught by it.
From the 2017 margin call to now, I’ve used my youth and tuition $ETH the numbers are a bit large, I won’t go into details ( to develop this set of rules. It’s not flashy, not complicated, and even a bit dull. But precisely because of this simplicity, it has allowed me to survive both the madness of a bull market and the despair of a bear market.
If you are still being repeatedly harvested, if you want to earn real money from trading rather than just chasing fleeting pleasure, then the way to pass through the next bull-bear cycle is very clear: stop being a slave to emotions, become a calm hunter. It doesn’t require talent, only discipline.
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ForkYouPayMe
· 01-06 09:30
Basically, it's about stop-loss discipline, no other tricks.
It's the same explanation again, but it does make sense.
I just want to know how much he lost in the 2017 margin call, now that's the real deal.
I respect the 50% cash-out strategy; many people get stuck on the paper profits.
It feels like motivational talk, but it's not entirely just empty words.
Wait, only trading three types of charts and still making consistent profits? That logic is a bit confusing.
This set of strategies is suitable for patient people; most can't do it.
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ImpermanentPhilosopher
· 01-05 01:31
It's the same old story, talking as if it's real. I also experienced a margin call in 2017, and I'm still dollar-cost averaging now. I don't believe I can avoid the test of emotions.
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MeaninglessGwei
· 01-03 10:00
Stop-loss is easy to talk about but hard to implement; those who can truly do it all get rich.
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I was also involved in the 2017 wave, but I was the one getting cut haha.
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The phrase "paper wealth" hit me hard; indeed, it only counts if you cash it in.
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The problem is that there's a river between knowing and doing, and most people can't cross it.
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I've tried only trading three types of charts, and it really helps me survive longer.
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The phrase "slave to emotions" is spot on; 95% of people in the crypto circle are like that.
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I need to learn how to take out 50%; I always get greedy and end up losing everything in the last round.
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Wow, it sounds simple, but the hardest part is actually mindset; this thing can't be learned overnight.
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RiddleMaster
· 01-03 10:00
Sounds good, but I trust the market's whip more.
Another 8-year experience post, you'll still hold your position during the next dip.
Stop-loss is just breathing? My breathing is holding until it turns green.
I've heard too many stories of full-position bottom fishing, but the key is how to survive until the moment you tell the story.
The phrase "instantaneous evaporation of paper wealth" is really harsh, I was there at that moment.
It sounds nice, but it's actually a lesson learned the hard way. We're all the same.
I've used this framework before, but in the end, it still falls prey to human nature.
Stable profit? There's no such term in the crypto world.
Everything said is correct, but no one can actually do it, including yourself.
The only thing I agree with is that living long wins; everything else is just hindsight.
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SpeakWithHatOn
· 01-03 09:54
It's the same old story, I've heard it too many times. How many can really stick to stop-losses?
It sounds good, but in reality, it's just good luck to have hit the right moves a few times and caught the trend.
I agree with the 50% withdrawal rule; on paper, wealth is just a numbers game during a sharp decline.
In 2017, many people got wiped out, but not everyone managed to turn things around. It's probably survivor bias.
Discipline is easy to talk about but hard to practice. When the market is crazy, no one can stay calm.
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LayoffMiner
· 01-03 09:49
It sounds good, but I only realize it after losing money.
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Full position bottom-fishing at 80 yuan, how strong must your mindset be to survive?
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Stop-loss as natural as breathing? My breathing is always held.
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It's the same old story, heard it too many times, and I'm still losing money.
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Three types of charts can win, so why are so many people still failing?
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A 50% drop is only real when it hits, but the premise is that you must make money first.
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Students taught by the market, paid a hefty tuition fee.
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Discipline is easy to talk about, but when FOMO hits, no one can hold up.
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If this framework were really so stable, why emphasize discipline repeatedly?
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Living long in the crypto world means winning; just listen to it.
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NFTArchaeologis
· 01-03 09:42
It's a bit like reading an archaeological record of a trade. The 2017 wave from 1400 to 80 is indeed a profound on-chain record, but the token of human nature always depreciates the fastest.
The phrase "stop being a slave to emotions" actually represents the most scarce quality in digital civilization — calmness itself is the true digital legacy.
With such big fluctuations in the crypto market, how can you stabilize your profits? My 8 years of trading experience tell you, it's actually not that complicated.
People often ask me what my biggest lesson is. I say, there are no detours; every pitfall is a required course. #数字资产动态追踪
I still remember the 2017 market surge, when $ETH dropped straight from $1400. I was full margin buying at $400, only to see it fall all the way to $80. During that time, I cursed the market, cursed the whales, but I never thought to ask myself why I was doing that.
Later, I realized a truth: trading is like a reflection mirror, revealing your level of cognition, personality weaknesses, and true thoughts. Those who refuse to admit mistakes will end up with stable losses in the crypto world—because fundamentally, trading is a negative-sum game, and every mistake you make will be harshly punished by the market.
**The market is so uncertain, how should I trade?**
Actually, thinking the other way makes it simple. Trading is difficult not because of judging right or wrong, but because the market is always full of uncertainty. But the truly simple part of trading, to put it plainly, is to keep doing the right things repeatedly:
Only open positions when you see familiar signals, and never bet on vague opportunities. Once your stop-loss is hit, close the position immediately—no bargaining. After making money, forcibly withdraw 50% of the profits, turning numbers into real cash you can spend. That is the ultimate meaning of trading. $SOL
**My trading framework is just a few rules:**
First, only trade three confirmed chart patterns. This means you have to give up 90% of market opportunities and wait for those moments with the highest certainty. Some say this will cause you to miss profit opportunities, but in reality, just surviving in the crypto space for a long time already means you’ve won.
Second, stop-loss should be as natural as breathing. Limit each loss to 1%-2% of your total capital. Even if you lose 10 times in a row, your principal remains intact. Many people fail at this because they always want to "wait a bit longer," but in the end, there’s no more "waiting."
Third, half of your profits must be realized. Don’t get tied up in the numbers in your trading account; those paper gains can evaporate instantly in a real bear market. Convert half of your profits into real life improvements—only then can you preserve the original intention of trading.
**History always repeats itself.**
Greed and fear, these two eternal human emotions, repeatedly play the same drama in the market. The problems you face now, your predecessors have already experienced. But the problem is, it’s hard for people to learn from others’ stories. The market is the best teacher—I am a student taught by it.
From the 2017 margin call to now, I’ve used my youth and tuition $ETH
the numbers are a bit large, I won’t go into details ( to develop this set of rules. It’s not flashy, not complicated, and even a bit dull. But precisely because of this simplicity, it has allowed me to survive both the madness of a bull market and the despair of a bear market.
If you are still being repeatedly harvested, if you want to earn real money from trading rather than just chasing fleeting pleasure, then the way to pass through the next bull-bear cycle is very clear: stop being a slave to emotions, become a calm hunter. It doesn’t require talent, only discipline.