2026-01-13 12:22:13

Discipline and patience are the sharpest weapons in the crypto market.

Having been in this industry for many years, I’ve seen stories of overnight riches, as well as the harsh reality of margin calls and zeroing out. Opportunities are everywhere every day, but the wisdom to survive long-term is rare.

What I want to share today isn’t some quick-fix trick, but a proven way of life tested by time. A friend of mine turned 10,000 yuan into 5 million last year, with no insider information—purely through self-discipline and continuous review. We’ve discussed this many times, and I’ve summarized the most critical parts of his strategy, hoping to help you find your rhythm in this volatile market.

**Capital Management: The First Line of Defense**

In the crypto world, surviving is more important than making quick money. Capital management is your moat.

I divide my account into five parts, using only one part at a time. Each trade’s loss does not exceed 2% of the total capital. In other words, five consecutive losses would only total a 10% loss, but as soon as you catch a real trend, the gains can recover all the costs of those mistakes.

This approach may not seem "smart," but it’s precisely this "stupidity" that helps avoid pitfalls like contract liquidation or zeroing out on altcoins. I’ve seen too many people go all-in and end up leaving the market in disappointment. Conversely, those who strictly follow capital discipline, after experiencing multiple bull and bear cycles, continue to grow their accounts.

**Follow the Trend, Don’t Fight the Market**

"Trend is your friend"—everyone has heard this, but few truly understand it.

What is a trend? It’s when the 3-day and 30-day moving averages of Bitcoin are both pointing in the same direction, telling you where the market is headed. You accept this direction. It’s not about guessing the top or bottom, but about trading along with the trend.

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gm_or_ngmi

· 20h ago

10,000 to 5 million? Come on, how many bull markets would that take? The 2% stop-loss method sounds simple, but how many people can really stick to it? People who go all-in really should reflect, but I still find bottom-fishing exciting. After following the trend for so many years, I actually find Bitcoin a bit strange lately. Fund management is important, but people with different risk appetites really can't be copied. Wait, split into five parts with different strategies, or just to limit single trade risk? Losing five times in a row and still turning around, but only if that one trade's profit is big enough. This theory is actually just compound interest plus discipline; it's easy to say but hard to stick to.

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JustAnotherWallet

· 01-13 12:43

That's right, fund management is truly a matter of life and death. I was caught in a trap last year because of greed and going all-in. I've thought about these things for a long time, but the key is execution. Most people fail because of their mindset. Jumping from 10,000 to 5 million is indeed outrageous, but the logic isn't flawed; it just tests human nature too much. I still need to learn more about following the trend. I always think about bottom fishing but keep getting repeatedly lessons. Discipline in funds may sound boring, but it's really the longest-lasting passport to survival.

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GasFeeNightmare

· 01-13 12:42

Sounds good, but in reality, most people can't stick to discipline at all. Once they lose two or three times, they start adding positions and going all in, and then it's game over.

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ser_ngmi

· 01-13 12:32

10,000 to 5 million purely relies on self-discipline? Just listen, I still believe that as long as you can stay alive, you've already earned. The 2% stop-loss method is indeed safe, but the real test is mindset. Who can truly stick to it? Talking about trends and discipline again, how many times do I have to hear these topics... but they really hit the mark. Good fund management beats going all-in and earning quickly; there's nothing wrong with that. Following the trend sounds easy, but actually doing it is hard. How many people are still guessing tops and bottoms, playing themselves to death? Is going from 10,000 to 500,000 real? This number is too outrageous. Why do so many stories follow the same pattern? I just want to ask, how many people have truly held on with a 2% stop-loss for more than half a year? It feels like most can't last more than two weeks. Being able to stay alive already means you're winning more than half the battle. That phrase now sounds the most genuine. The habit of review is indeed key, but unfortunately most people don't even know how to review. They’re happy when they make money, and give up when they lose. Discipline, this thing, sounds the most boring, but is the most effective when used. Yet, the number of people who actually use it is pitifully small.

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