In the crypto world, nine out of ten people dream of getting rich overnight, but those who really survive never rely on luck. Sense of timing, discipline, and a proven system—that’s the real capital for staying alive.
I’m not some chosen one, either. I started with just a few thousand USDT in my account, just like most people. Getting to my current level was all about relentless execution. Today, I’ll break down my approach for you:
**Starting Phase: Don’t think about making money yet—learn not to lose first**
Starting with $1,000, I’ll split investments like $BOB into 5 portions, $200 each. Every trade must have stop-loss and take-profit orders—don’t chase pumps, don’t stubbornly hold losses, and never fight the trend.
The key at this stage isn’t how much you make, but controlling your emotions and protecting your account from blowing up. A stable mindset is the foundation for everything that follows.
**Intermediate Phase: Go with the trend and let profits run**
Once the account grows to $10,000–20,000, when opportunities like $TURBO show up, I’ll keep each position at around 25% of the portfolio. When the market moves my way, I’ll add to winners in batches, just aiming for the meat of the trend.
Remember this: adding to positions steadily is always smarter than going all in.
**Mature Phase: Take profits and don’t let numbers fool you**
After the account surpasses $200,000, I cash out a portion every week. Not because I’m scared of a market crash, but to keep my mindset steady—numbers on a screen only matter when they turn into real cash.
Most people blow up their accounts by falling into these traps:
- Random position sizing, no plan - No stop-loss, riding losses into despair - Getting the trend right, but dying because they held on too long - Letting emotions turn opportunities into traps
A couple of days ago, I heard about a friend who grew $800 into $12,000 and was so excited after cashing out that he couldn’t sleep all night. It’s not about how much he made, but finally understanding what it means to “hold steady.”
There’s never a shortage of opportunities in this market—what’s lacking is a method, rhythm, and the clear-headedness to pull yourself back at critical moments. Turning small money into big money isn’t about gambling—it’s about having a system.
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DegenApeSurfer
· 12-11 06:50
Really, stop-loss is just like buying insurance. I used to be reluctant to set it, but I once lost so much that I questioned my life.
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That's right, but it's too difficult to do. Emotions have blocked so many people.
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From 800 to 12,000, that guy just won the mental game. Not losing is the same as making a profit.
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Position management sounds simple, but in practice, it's really easy to slip up.
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I need to remember to withdraw some funds weekly. The numbers on the account can be very deceiving.
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The biggest fear is seeing the right direction but still holding on stubbornly. I've seen too many cases like that.
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The system is more important than gambling instinct. This phrase is engraved in my mind.
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The method of拆仓位 (position splitting) is stable, but it can be psychologically torturous.
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BearMarketSurvivor
· 12-09 15:13
Well said. I also started from a small amount of capital and fought my way up, and what I fear most is that all-in mentality.
To be honest, discipline and execution are more effective than anything else. Now I've made it a habit to withdraw every week, and no matter how big the numbers are in my account, I don't panic.
Those people who don't set stop-losses are really outrageous—I've seen too many of them.
Making a living through a system is the way to survive long-term, not by gambling on luck.
I agree with this logic. Emotional management is indeed the nemesis of most people.
As for position management, a lot of people fail here. To put it bluntly, it's still greed.
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RetailTherapist
· 12-09 14:01
No matter how good it sounds, it’s useless unless you can stick with it yourself.
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After reading it, the core is just these few words: discipline and cashing out. Too many people get wiped out by the numbers in their accounts.
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The example of the guy who went from 800 to 12,000 is really about mindset, seriously.
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When it comes to cutting losses, knowing and actually doing it are worlds apart.
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A solid system is definitely more reliable than luck, but very few people can actually follow a system.
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The part about position management is spot on—most people really just open positions chaotically.
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The point about cashing out and securing profits hits home. The numbers in your account are just an illusion.
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I think the hardest part isn’t the method, it’s getting through the psychological barriers.
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A 25% position sounds pretty solid, but very few can actually stick to it.
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quiet_lurker
· 12-09 14:00
What you said is absolutely right, but how many people can actually carry it out?
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ReverseTrendSister
· 12-09 14:00
Bro, I agree with this logic, but the key point is that less than 1% of people can actually follow through with it.
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PortfolioAlert
· 12-09 13:39
That's right, it's always those who try to go all-in who end up with their accounts wiped out. The ones who really survive are the ones who prioritize stability.
That's true in theory, but it's really hard to stick to stop-losses in practice, especially when the market rebounds and your mind is filled with greed.
This approach is actually all about compound interest thinking—not chasing huge profits from a single trade, but focusing on stability as your moat.
I also want to ask, is this 25% position calculated based on the initial capital or the current account balance?
Reliable people quietly lock in their profits without showing off all the time like some others do.
It all makes sense, but very few people actually follow through. Most lose their composure and start making random trades.
In the crypto world, nine out of ten people dream of getting rich overnight, but those who really survive never rely on luck. Sense of timing, discipline, and a proven system—that’s the real capital for staying alive.
I’m not some chosen one, either. I started with just a few thousand USDT in my account, just like most people. Getting to my current level was all about relentless execution. Today, I’ll break down my approach for you:
**Starting Phase: Don’t think about making money yet—learn not to lose first**
Starting with $1,000, I’ll split investments like $BOB into 5 portions, $200 each. Every trade must have stop-loss and take-profit orders—don’t chase pumps, don’t stubbornly hold losses, and never fight the trend.
The key at this stage isn’t how much you make, but controlling your emotions and protecting your account from blowing up. A stable mindset is the foundation for everything that follows.
**Intermediate Phase: Go with the trend and let profits run**
Once the account grows to $10,000–20,000, when opportunities like $TURBO show up, I’ll keep each position at around 25% of the portfolio. When the market moves my way, I’ll add to winners in batches, just aiming for the meat of the trend.
Remember this: adding to positions steadily is always smarter than going all in.
**Mature Phase: Take profits and don’t let numbers fool you**
After the account surpasses $200,000, I cash out a portion every week. Not because I’m scared of a market crash, but to keep my mindset steady—numbers on a screen only matter when they turn into real cash.
Most people blow up their accounts by falling into these traps:
- Random position sizing, no plan
- No stop-loss, riding losses into despair
- Getting the trend right, but dying because they held on too long
- Letting emotions turn opportunities into traps
A couple of days ago, I heard about a friend who grew $800 into $12,000 and was so excited after cashing out that he couldn’t sleep all night. It’s not about how much he made, but finally understanding what it means to “hold steady.”
There’s never a shortage of opportunities in this market—what’s lacking is a method, rhythm, and the clear-headedness to pull yourself back at critical moments. Turning small money into big money isn’t about gambling—it’s about having a system.