A friend I met three months ago suffered a huge loss in the crypto world—20,000 wiped out instantly, completely shattered, not even wanting to look at K-line charts, telling me he wanted to wash his hands of it all. When he talked to me, his eyes were full of helplessness.

I didn’t tell him any advanced technical analysis; I just shared five practical strategies I’ve summarized over the years. As a result, three months later, not only did he stop the bleeding, but his account also hit a new high.

**Strategy 1: Small Positions for Trial and Error, Big Positions for Profit**
Initially, keep your position between 10%-15%, and never go all-in. Wait until the trend is truly clear, then use the profits to add to your position. This way, you protect your principal and can catch the market’s gains.

**Strategy 2: 3% Stop-Loss, Exit Immediately**
Set your stop-loss at 3% before entering. Exit immediately when you hit the stop-loss level, with no hesitation or fantasies. This sounds simple, but few can actually execute it, and that’s exactly what can save your skin.

**Strategy 3: Let Profits Run**
Don’t rush to take all profits once you make money; use these profits to expand your position. The market’s volatility is the loss, and your gains are truly yours.

**Strategy 4: Focus Only on Main Bull Runs, Walk Away During Consolidation**
Ignore shake-out markets; only focus on clear main bull runs. Missing out isn’t a big deal, but getting caught in sideways movements is just unfair.

**Strategy 5: Partial Profit-Taking in Three Stages**
When the market moves upward, take profits in three rounds, pocketting some gains each time. Even if there’s a pullback later, you’ve already locked in some profits.

He stabilized in the first week, regained his mindset. In the second week, he started increasing his positions profitably, gaining momentum. By the third week, he caught a major bull run, and his account doubled.

In simple terms, these methods prioritize risk management and maximize profits. I trade both spot and futures, and I’ve been continuously refining these practical skills for short-term, medium-term, and long-term trading.