#加密市场回调 A few months ago, I met a newcomer who watched the charts all day, traded randomly based on gut feeling, and the more he traded, the worse his losses became.
I asked him directly: "Do you want to keep losing money by relying on luck, or do you want to learn some rules and start recovering your losses?"
He was stunned for a while and said: "I want to recover my losses, but I don't know how."
Later, I gave him six fundamental trading rules. He gritted his teeth and followed them for a month, and, surprisingly, his losses actually stopped.
**Rule 1: Always set take-profit and stop-loss** Don’t fantasize about reversals. You’ll never finish taking profits in crypto, but once your principal is gone, it’s really gone.
**Rule 2: Trade less, don’t click blindly** He used to place more than ten trades a day, but later reduced it to just 1-3 trades. This alone saved a lot in fees, and naturally his account stopped shrinking so fast.
**Rule 3: If you don’t understand it, don’t touch it** Missing out hurts, but losing money hurts more. Only trade the market moves you understand—don’t force it.
**Rule 4: Small steps, quick adjustments** Don’t expect one trade to turn everything around. Start by making $100 to get a feel for things and build your rhythm.
**Rule 5: Light positions are your lifeline** Those who get liquidated by a sudden market move are almost always all-in with heavy positions. Surviving is always more important than making fast money.
**Rule 6: Knowing and doing are two different things** Everyone understands the logic; the hard part is sticking to execution. He toughed it out for a month, and now he’s starting to make steady profits.
This is the transformation process of an ordinary beginner—it’s not about getting lucky, it’s about surviving by following the rules.
If you’re blindly entering trades, watching your account shrink, and feeling lost, just stick to these six rules—they’ll save you years of wasted effort.
There are opportunities in the market every day, but your principal and chances to learn from mistakes may really be limited.
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just_another_fish
· 13h ago
Damn, really? I used to never set stop-losses either, and then one time the market reversed and I got completely liquidated.
Honestly, keeping a small position size is a lifesaver. I really don’t get how those who go all-in can sleep at night.
This strategy sounds simple, but sticking to it for a month is the real challenge. I’ll give it a try.
By the way, is your friend making stable profits now? Share their experience—I’m also looking for a breakthrough.
Over a dozen trades a day... isn’t that just working for the exchange? The fees eat up everything.
I agree with “don’t touch what you don’t understand.” Missing out is better than being wiped out.
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SerLiquidated
· 12-04 01:12
Seriously, cutting losses is the most crucial rule. I've seen too many people wiped out by the phrase "let's wait a bit longer, it'll reverse soon."
Surviving with a light position is better than anything. If you go all-in and lose it all, you can't play anymore.
That's absolutely right. There's a world of difference between knowing and actually doing it. The key is whether you can hold out for this month.
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WenMoon
· 12-03 05:30
To be honest, I’ve only now truly understood the importance of keeping a light position. I’ve gone all-in too many times before.
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SighingCashier
· 12-03 05:19
That's right, those greedy guys always end up having to pay back the money. Staying alive with a light position is the key.
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SellTheBounce
· 12-03 05:12
You're absolutely right, but I have to be a bit of a downer here... Starting to brag after just one month of stable profits? In crypto, it only counts if you can stick with it for three or five months. Don't be fooled by a rebound.
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GetRichLeek
· 12-03 05:09
You're absolutely right, I'm exactly the kind of fool who opens more than a dozen trades a day, losing half my profits to fees without even realizing it. Now I finally understand that light positions are really key—going all-in feels great for a moment, but one liquidation and you'll regret it for life.
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I understand all the principles, I just can't execute them—that's the most frustrating part. Looks like I need to learn to make my first $100 to get a feel for it, and stop thinking I can turn everything around with a single trade.
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I've written notes about light positions and stop-losses too, but as soon as the market moves, I forget everything. I guess I really have to get burned repeatedly before it sticks.
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I feel like what you wrote is spot on, but I'm afraid I'm the type who will make the same mistakes again tomorrow—a classic case of cyclical regret.
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The most painful is the sixth point—knowing and actually doing are worlds apart. I've already lost a ton and I'm still overthinking it.
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"Don’t touch what you don’t understand"—that line kills me. I’m especially prone to FOMO, always afraid of missing out and instead going all-in, only to lose even more.
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I set my take-profits and stop-losses super tight, almost like hitting the daily limit, and then as soon as there's a rebound I regret not holding on. I really need to work on my mindset.
#加密市场回调 A few months ago, I met a newcomer who watched the charts all day, traded randomly based on gut feeling, and the more he traded, the worse his losses became.
I asked him directly: "Do you want to keep losing money by relying on luck, or do you want to learn some rules and start recovering your losses?"
He was stunned for a while and said: "I want to recover my losses, but I don't know how."
Later, I gave him six fundamental trading rules. He gritted his teeth and followed them for a month, and, surprisingly, his losses actually stopped.
**Rule 1: Always set take-profit and stop-loss**
Don’t fantasize about reversals. You’ll never finish taking profits in crypto, but once your principal is gone, it’s really gone.
**Rule 2: Trade less, don’t click blindly**
He used to place more than ten trades a day, but later reduced it to just 1-3 trades. This alone saved a lot in fees, and naturally his account stopped shrinking so fast.
**Rule 3: If you don’t understand it, don’t touch it**
Missing out hurts, but losing money hurts more. Only trade the market moves you understand—don’t force it.
**Rule 4: Small steps, quick adjustments**
Don’t expect one trade to turn everything around. Start by making $100 to get a feel for things and build your rhythm.
**Rule 5: Light positions are your lifeline**
Those who get liquidated by a sudden market move are almost always all-in with heavy positions. Surviving is always more important than making fast money.
**Rule 6: Knowing and doing are two different things**
Everyone understands the logic; the hard part is sticking to execution. He toughed it out for a month, and now he’s starting to make steady profits.
This is the transformation process of an ordinary beginner—it’s not about getting lucky, it’s about surviving by following the rules.
If you’re blindly entering trades, watching your account shrink, and feeling lost, just stick to these six rules—they’ll save you years of wasted effort.
There are opportunities in the market every day, but your principal and chances to learn from mistakes may really be limited.