What is the biggest fear when trading? Going all-in with full position. It sounds simple, but very few people can actually follow through. Let’s start with some reality— a friend started with 1500U, and later his account grew to over 100,000U. His secret is using what seems like the "most boring" method.



**First Layer: Must divide your positions, no room for negotiation**

Split your funds into three parts, each with its own purpose. The first 500U is dedicated to day trading, at most one trade per day—greed is the beginning of losses; the other 500U is for swing opportunities, it’s normal to only make a move every ten days or even half a month; the remaining 500U is for emergency funds, no matter how volatile the market, don’t touch it. Why do this? Because going all-in is basically sentencing yourself to death.

**Second Layer: Only take confident opportunities, everything else is left untouched**

When the market is consolidating, stay completely out of the market and observe—don’t ask why—80% of losses come from being manipulated during these times. When the trend is unclear and signals are not confirmed, stay calm. Better to watch the market pass by than to blindly rush in and lose your principal. Only act when the trend is very clear and technical signals are solid. Remember this rule: your principal always exceeds your opportunities.

**Third Layer: Rules must be set in stone, zero tolerance for emotions**

Set stop-loss at 2%, and execute it smoothly as if eating or drinking—no hesitation. If the account gains 4%, immediately cut half of the position to lock in profits. Once the overall account profit exceeds 20% of the principal, withdraw 30% of the funds—this is real money in your pocket. Also, a pitfall that 99% of people have fallen into: never add to a losing position. That’s the root cause of being unable to turn around. Don’t gamble on the market, don’t hold on stubbornly to losses, and don’t fantasize about "recovering someday." Just follow your plan mechanically.

**What’s the result?** This friend no longer stays up late every night watching the charts. Checking the positions for ten minutes a day and following the rules is enough.

If you want to turn around in the crypto world, memorize this first: your principal must stay alive before taking the next step. Control risk with position sizing, wait for the right timing, and master your trading rhythm. This method may sound dull, but it can save you years of unnecessary detours. The fastest way to succeed in the circle is actually to slow down first.
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SandwichTradervip
· 01-08 23:50
It sounds good, but how many people can truly stick to not adding more positions? I've seen too many who start out quite clear-headed and then get completely overwhelmed by emotions.
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BTCRetirementFundvip
· 01-08 23:49
It's not wrong to say that it's really difficult to do. I only understand after experiencing losses myself. Going all-in once and returning to the pre-liberation era. Have you felt that? The idea of position splitting sounds simple, but executing it really requires fighting against yourself. I've definitely stepped into the trap of adding positions, and not just once. My mindset collapsed completely. The key is discipline. Without discipline, any method is useless. Turning 1500 into 100,000 is not a dream; it all depends on whether you can endure. The most uncomfortable during sideways trading is the constant urge to do something. Actually, the best thing to do is nothing. A 2% stop loss sounds easy, but when you're truly losing money, it's hard to bear to cut. It feels very honest, without those exaggerated motivational clichés. The principal only has a future if it stays alive—that's a punch to the gut.
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PanicSellervip
· 01-08 23:45
That's right, but there are really not many people who can actually do it. I myself only gradually understood this logic through repeated losses.
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0xSunnyDayvip
· 01-08 23:34
That's right, but too many people can't control their hands. When they see the market move, they want to go all-in, and end up losing everything in one shot. Only with principal alive can there be a next step. This statement really hits home—many people die because of the trap of averaging down. The strategy of position splitting is indeed boring, but with the logic of turning 1,500 into 100,000, what's there to boast about? A 2% stop loss sounds easy, but when it comes to actually executing it, how many people can resist the temptation?
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SingleForYearsvip
· 01-08 23:23
That's right, this is the principle, splitting positions really saves lives.
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