2026-01-06 03:22:24

I've seen the craziest trader, starting with 30,000 yuan, and literally turning it into 410,000 in just three months.

And what happened? The day before, the account showed a floating profit of 400,000 yuan, with no moves made. The next day, greed took over, and more was poured in, only to be wiped out completely.

So I want to open my heart and say honestly: true position scaling isn't about some advanced strategy—it's just two words—blood and sweat. It's built on repeated lessons learned.

**Why do newbies always die? One reason: impatience**

When the market isn't moving, they open trades every day, exhausting their ammunition. When real opportunities appear, they can only watch helplessly, with eyes wide open. That's the reality.

Remember, the core of position scaling isn't "scaling," but "waiting." Waiting for the wind to rise, for the wind to strengthen, for the wind to stop—this rhythm is so simple and brutal.

What's the stupidest thing? Making a little profit and then aggressively increasing position size. When a wave of correction hits, profits and principal are buried together. Total loss.

**The truly stable rhythm involves these three steps:**

After the first profitable trade, immediately withdraw the principal. Keep only the profits in the account for scaling, and your mindset stabilizes instantly.

Each time you double, only add up to 20% of your position. Let profits compound on profits, and the original capital remains safe.

Once a top signal appears, act faster than others. Hesitating for even a second could mean losing everything.

**The harsh reality: most people don't lack money to make, but can't hold onto it.**

Set three iron rules for yourself:

When floating profit reaches 50%, immediately move the stop-loss up to the cost price.

When the principal doubles, withdraw 30% of the profit to a cold wallet.

When signals like volume expansion with stagnation, daily candles breaking below the 5-day and 10-day moving averages, or leading stocks plunging occur—regardless of the reason—run first, then think.

Top-tier operations in the crypto world often mean "doing nothing." But when a once-in-a-decade market rally truly arrives, if you're soft-handed, you might miss the chance to change your fate once in a lifetime. That’s the biggest regret.

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ZenZKPlayer

· 01-09 02:39

Honestly, I've heard more than one version of the story about 400,000 floating profit crashing back to zero. Greed really can kill people more than losing money. Withdrawing the principal is indeed a brilliant move; it can stabilize your mindset by half. I've also suffered from this itch to act; it's truly incurable. Wait, wait, wait, it sounds simple, but in practice, it's like licking blood in a knife's mouth. The most heartbreaking thing is that when the opportunity comes, you have no bullets left. That's just how the crypto world is; the secret to making money is often doing nothing. This rhythm makes sense, but the key is how many people can really stick with it. Moving the stop-loss line up immediately after a 50% floating profit is a ruthless detail. The step of using a cold wallet is too critical; otherwise, you're only earning digital numbers. "Can't hold onto the money" is more painful than "can't make money."

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AirdropChaser

· 01-08 09:16

Honestly, the itch is really heartbreaking... Wanting to add more when making a profit, but everything is gone after a pullback. Having the patience to wait is the real skill, but unfortunately most people can't learn it.

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GhostAddressMiner

· 01-08 07:11

Just by looking at on-chain data, you can see through it. The account address with 410,000 has long been exposed, and the fund transfer trail is clear. The wallet activity pattern before the second day's money injection has already changed. Greedy people can be tracked even with scripts.

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MetaverseHermit

· 01-06 10:12

Look at this guy, 410,000 is back to square one—it's a classic case of greed killing the market. Restlessness is truly a terminal illness; beginners who can't change this habit are basically doomed to be cut off. Just wait, waiting is the right move. Those who don't act often make the most profit.

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MemecoinTrader

· 01-06 03:51

honestly the +40w to zero pipeline hits different... dude literally proved the real alpha is just not touching your wins. all that technical analysis theater means nothing when your hands get itchy lmao

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BearMarketGardener

· 01-06 03:50

400,000 to 0, really just a matter of one second.

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ParallelChainMaxi

· 01-06 03:49

Watching 410,000 get pushed back to the starting point again, this is the price of greed. The itch is really intense, just this one point can ruin 99% of people. Wait, wait, this is the real way, too straightforward. Adding to position after making some profit? Isn't that asking for death? I've seen too many cases like this. Doubling the principal is a perfect move, the mindset instantly changes. But the reality is that most people can't do it at all, including myself sometimes. A once-in-a-decade market is indeed easy to miss, but staying alive with a soft hand is always better than a full-position explosion.

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ForkThisDAO

· 01-06 03:37

400,000 instantly wiped out... This is the price of greed. That's right, the itch to trade is the biggest killer for retail investors. I need to remember the three iron laws this guy mentioned, especially the one about transferring 30% to cold storage. Losing money is more heartbreaking than not making money. Really, every time I see stories like this, I think of my own lessons... Adding positions feels great, but during pullbacks, I want to cry. The key is to learn to "wait," wait for the real opportunity, and don't be impulsive every day.

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LayerZeroEnjoyer

· 01-06 03:26

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FlyingLeek

· 01-06 03:24

Oh no, it's the same old story, I'm already tired of hearing it, and there are still very few who actually follow through. --- Damn, losing 400,000 in one night is truly incredible. Greed really is the biggest enemy. --- The word "wait" sounds simple, but actually doing it is really exhausting. My hands are itching every day. --- Reading this article, I feel like it's talking about me. Every time I make a little profit, I want to double it, and then suddenly everything is gone. --- Withdrawing the principal is indeed a brilliant move. Staying calm is half the battle, but you need to actually make money first. --- Raising the 50% stop-loss to the cost price? That's a pretty good idea. At least you can come out alive. --- When a once-in-a-decade market comes, being hesitant can indeed lead to losses, but most of the time, not trading is the highest level. That contrast is really amazing. --- I need to remember the cold wallet trick, or else I'll end up like others, earning and then giving it all back.

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