2026-01-02 17:21:57

Discipline is more important than prediction; living is 100 times more important than getting rich quickly.

I still vividly remember that sleepless night in 2023, when the numbers on the screen kept turning green, and my holdings plummeted 40% in 24 hours. This was the third time I watched my account dive, but this time I did everything completely differently—no panic selling, no all-in re-entries, just watching the candlestick chart, following the plan to cut losses in batches, then shutting down the computer and sleeping peacefully.

Three years of navigating the crypto world, from chasing the "hundredfold myth" at the beginning to now earning stable, reliable income, I have understood a hard lesson: in this market, avoiding one pitfall is equivalent to earning an extra amount of money. Today, I want to write down these rules earned through blood and sweat, hoping to help you avoid detours.

**Rule 1: Position management is the prerequisite for survival**

I divide my principal into ten parts, and each time I enter a position, I only allocate at most 10% of the total funds. Sounds cautious, right? But it is precisely this caution that gives me the capital to turn things around in countless extreme market conditions.

Math doesn't lie: losing half of 100,000 leaves you with 50,000, but to double 50,000 back to 100,000 requires a 100% gain—that's exponentially more difficult. If losses exceed 70%, it's basically impossible to recover. So I set a strict rule for myself: the maximum position in a single asset is 20%, and a stop-loss must be set.

Controlling position size is both science and art. During a bull market, everyone thinks they are a master, but only when they cut losses do they realize who can truly swim and who is actually swimming naked. A well-structured position layout can help you stay rational in the face of a crash and prevent panic from leading to foolish decisions.

**Rule 2: Stop-loss is true courage**

"Stop-loss is like cutting off a broken arm," it sounds painful, but if you don't cut it off, you might lose your life. My principle for setting stop-losses is simple—

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MEV_Whisperer

· 01-05 15:04

To be honest, I did the same thing during the first two crashes, and I still got caught... Only now do I realize that staying alive is really much more important than dreaming of getting rich quickly.

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WalletDetective

· 01-05 05:33

Honestly, I've heard this theory several times, but every time I see someone actually execute it, I still nod in agreement. The key is that word "alive"—it's not about how much you earn; staying alive is the hard truth. --- Stop-loss is easy to talk about but hard to do. Watching the green candles and losing your mindset is a common scenario. --- Dividing into ten parts is indeed a brilliant move. My roommate lacked this discipline and eventually gave up completely. --- The phrase "naked swimming in a bull market" really hits home. Many people are waiting to be proven wrong. --- Ten points, twenty points—these numbers seem boring as hell, but they are truly the amounts that can save your life. --- The most heartbreaking thing is that math problem with a 70% chance of not being solvable. It's very realistic. --- From dreaming of 100x returns to accepting steady profits, the crypto world definitely teaches you to pay tuition.

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MetadataExplorer

· 01-03 23:56

It sounds right, but few actually do it... The first time I cut my losses, I was still regretting it, now I’m actually glad I didn’t hold on longer. --- Exactly, living is definitely more enjoyable than overnight riches. The past two years in the crypto world have been full of dead bodies. --- The key is discipline; otherwise, during a bull market, all plans are useless, and as soon as it rises, you go all-in. --- I admire the math that says 70% can't turn the tide; I've seen too many brothers go all-in and then disappear. --- Cutting losses is truly a sign of self-discipline. Too many people talk nicely, but when prices fall, they’re full of illusions. --- I’ve heard this position management theory countless times, but only a few can truly stick to it. --- Got it, it’s nothing more than greed will kill you; preserving capital is the hard truth. --- I can memorize articles like this, but the problem is, when the market goes crazy, who cares about discipline? --- What? A 40% drop and you can still sleep? I need to take tranquilizers for half a month. --- The analogy of cutting off an arm when stopping losses is perfect, although I always cut too late.

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SybilAttackVictim

· 01-02 17:51

Oh no... It's easy to talk about stop-losses, but actually doing it is really heartbreaking. Seeing the green market makes me want to go all in, but I end up losing even more. I've learned my lesson the hard way.

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ruggedSoBadLMAO

· 01-02 17:46

To be honest, I've known this whole theory of position management for a long time, but the key is that I can't execute it... I always think I'm the exception, but in the end, I still get cut.

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Deconstructionist

· 01-02 17:43

Really, only after surviving a few liquidation events do you understand — staying alive is the true winner

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P2ENotWorking

· 01-02 17:30

It's true, but how many people can actually do it... I'm the kind of person who knows to cut losses, but still hesitates and doesn't press the button, haha.

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GasGasGasBro

· 01-02 17:22

I truly have personal experience with stop-loss. In the early days, when chasing highs, I was stubborn and refused to cut losses. As a result, a single pullback brought me back to square one. Now, what I fear the most is that moment of greed...

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