People often ask me whether trading can be a lifelong career. My answer is simple—whether you can keep going depends not on the market’s mood, but entirely on your own skills.



Many newcomers think the market is dangerous, but in fact, what the market fears most are traders who lack confidence. Here, confidence doesn’t mean understanding technical patterns, but rather how much risk-resistant capital you have in your account.

Can't handle drawdowns? Market fluctuations can easily break your psychological defenses. Invest all your assets in one go? A single mistake could cause your entire life to collapse. Those who truly succeed in this path are never the ones dreaming of overnight riches, but those who can afford to lose.

Don’t think that having a small starting capital means you have no chance. There are many examples of small accounts with just a few thousand USD growing to hundreds of thousands through compound strategies. Conversely, large accounts of hundreds of thousands can be wiped out in just three days. What’s the difference? It all comes down to one word: "stability."

Trading ultimately isn’t about luck; it’s about control—controlling your position size, your risk, and your emotions. Before entering or exiting each trade, you must have a clear expectation of potential loss and profit.

My approach is straightforward: no matter how large the account, never risk more than 2% of the total funds on a single trade. What does this mean? It’s impossible to lose everything in one day. Even in extreme market conditions, I can still rest because every loss is within my risk plan.

The market has no bull market that only rises and no bear market that only falls. But there is always a type of trader who survives—they understand they shouldn’t push themselves to the brink. Remember: trading isn’t about risking everything; it’s about risking survival. The longer you live, the more confidence you have to talk about profits.

If you want to establish yourself in the crypto space, the first step isn’t dreaming of getting rich overnight, but learning how not to be swept out of the market in a single night. Master the correct methodology and risk philosophy, and your journey to wealth can truly begin.
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AirdropJunkievip
· 1h ago
Exactly right, but most people simply can't keep this "stability" in mind. When a market wave hits, they lose their composure.
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LiquidityWitchvip
· 8h ago
ngl the 2% rule is just portfolio transmutation alchemy in disguise... real question is whether most plebs have the discipline for it or just another cursed LP position waiting to liquidate them lol
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SnapshotBotvip
· 10h ago
Oh wow, you're so right. I'm just worried about those who all in on the dream of getting rich overnight. They really should listen to this.
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AlphaLeakervip
· 10h ago
That's exactly right. I've seen too many brothers with fully loaded positions get wiped out in a single wave of the market. A 2% risk control is truly the secret to surviving the longest. It's not some advanced knowledge; it's about being ruthless and calm enough.
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AllTalkLongTradervip
· 10h ago
Sounds good, but the key is to have spare money. Without at least 100,000, how dare to play with this 2% risk control?
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RektButSmilingvip
· 10h ago
There's nothing wrong with that, but I've seen too many people verbally agree to 2% risk control, and when a wave of market movement comes, they go all in... Knowing what to do is easy, but doing it is hard.
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ETHmaxi_NoFiltervip
· 10h ago
Really, I've been using the 2% stop-loss strategy for a long time, but honestly, most people can't stick to it. Once they make a profit once or twice, they start to get greedy, and then they go all-in and wipe out everything, returning to square one. Haha
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