Remember the crash in 2022. When my account shrank from its peak down to 3000U, I didn't even dare open the trading app—everyone who has experienced that knows that feeling of helplessness.
But it was during those toughest days that I realized one thing: the crypto market is never short of opportunities; what’s truly scarce are those who can survive long enough to seize them.
Today, I want to share with you the trading system I’ve repeatedly tested over the past three years. It’s not some get-rich-quick gimmick, but a real and feasible position management strategy. In simple terms, it’s ten words: Don’t guess the top or bottom, don’t greed or fear.
**Once, I was that leek**
My past self was very typical—when the market started moving, I would go all-in chasing, then panic and try to buy the dip when it fell, always buying halfway up the mountain. The most memorable incident was when a certain altcoin suddenly spiked, and I lost 80% in a single day. I was completely blank, even thinking about cutting my losses and quitting.
Later, after careful review, I realized that 90% of the losses weren’t the market’s fault at all, but due to my emotional trading:
FOMO during rapid rises, afraid of missing out on the wave; panic selling during slight pullbacks, selling at the bottom; always wanting to go all-in for a big win, forgetting that the end of an all-in is zero.
**Turning point: Beating feelings with rules**
Later, I set two ironclad rules for myself, which became the turning point.
*Only eat the fish body, give up guessing the fish head or tail*
Many people have the common problem of trying to sell at the highest point and buy at the lowest. But the reality is—no one can predict precisely. My approach is: when the market trend is clear enough, I will decisively build positions in batches, but never chase the absolute best entry or exit points.
For example, in the recent Bitcoin rally, I started building positions only after it broke through a key resistance level, then took profits in stages near the previous high. I might have missed out on some profit at the end, but avoided the risk of being washed out by a sudden pullback.
*Drawdown management is the lifeline*
This is the most critical. For every trade, I strictly limit the proportion of my total capital invested, ensuring that even a series of losses won’t wipe me out. This seemingly “inefficient” approach actually keeps the account alive the longest—and staying alive long-term is itself a form of compound growth.
**Honestly, this method isn’t fancy at all, but it’s this dullness that helped me climb out of that deep pit of 3000U.**
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LightningLady
· 5h ago
I also experienced the moment of 3000U, really don't want to revisit that dark history haha
Honestly, just being alive is winning, everything else is虚的
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PebbleHander
· 19h ago
The 3000U part was really just a mental preparation phase, got it.
Boredom is the best compound interest remedy.
That's right, just living is already half the victory.
This set of things isn't flashy but effective, just like that.
Making money isn't that fast, and the greedy ones are gone.
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airdrop_huntress
· 01-09 20:39
Back when it was 3000U, it was really about mental preparation; surviving is the true winner.
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PumpStrategist
· 01-07 17:55
That's right, but there's a problem with your approach—how do you interpret the chip distribution data?
The rolling position strategy sounds good, but the issue is that most people can't actually execute it; their brains explode at the moment of FOMO.
Climbing out with 3000U is indeed impressive, but the market sentiment is now overheated, be careful of getting trapped.
This is a typical survival mindset, but unfortunately most people are still dreaming of a big all-in move.
Honestly, the six words "don't guess the top or bottom" are more useful than 100 tutorials.
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ChainDoctor
· 01-07 17:54
I also went through the 3000U phase back then, really, that feeling still makes me nervous when I think about it now.
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Exactly right, living is the most important thing; making money is secondary.
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Fish head and fish tail are indeed unpredictable. That's how I do it now, and I feel much more at ease.
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Drawdown management is the most painful part. I never paid attention to it before, now I realize how important it is.
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Boring as it is, it really works. I don't believe there's a more stable strategy than this.
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I totally understand the part about chasing highs with full positions—it's a bloody lesson.
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Compound interest can only be enjoyed if you're alive; otherwise, everything is pointless.
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Buying in batches and taking profits in stages sounds simple, but it's really hard to do, especially when the market is crazy.
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Surviving the 2022 downturn was definitely profitable; those who held on stubbornly ended up losing everything.
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Not greedy and not afraid sounds easy to say, but when it really happens, it's a test of mental resilience.
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SellTheBounce
· 01-07 17:52
Sounds good, but I believe there's always a lower point waiting. Taking profits in batches is correct; I'm just worried I might not be able to resist chasing during a pullback.
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AirdropAutomaton
· 01-07 17:46
Really, I deeply understand the part about 3000U. At that time, I really wanted to go all-in and turn things around, but it only got worse.
Living long is indeed the most valuable; while others are gambling big, we quietly compound.
This method, to be honest, is boring to death, but it’s effective.
When chasing with full positions, my eyes were red; only in hindsight do I realize that greed is truly poison.
Taking profits in batches sounds like a loss, but in reality, drawdown management is the life-saving charm.
Remember the crash in 2022. When my account shrank from its peak down to 3000U, I didn't even dare open the trading app—everyone who has experienced that knows that feeling of helplessness.
But it was during those toughest days that I realized one thing: the crypto market is never short of opportunities; what’s truly scarce are those who can survive long enough to seize them.
Today, I want to share with you the trading system I’ve repeatedly tested over the past three years. It’s not some get-rich-quick gimmick, but a real and feasible position management strategy. In simple terms, it’s ten words: Don’t guess the top or bottom, don’t greed or fear.
**Once, I was that leek**
My past self was very typical—when the market started moving, I would go all-in chasing, then panic and try to buy the dip when it fell, always buying halfway up the mountain. The most memorable incident was when a certain altcoin suddenly spiked, and I lost 80% in a single day. I was completely blank, even thinking about cutting my losses and quitting.
Later, after careful review, I realized that 90% of the losses weren’t the market’s fault at all, but due to my emotional trading:
FOMO during rapid rises, afraid of missing out on the wave; panic selling during slight pullbacks, selling at the bottom; always wanting to go all-in for a big win, forgetting that the end of an all-in is zero.
**Turning point: Beating feelings with rules**
Later, I set two ironclad rules for myself, which became the turning point.
*Only eat the fish body, give up guessing the fish head or tail*
Many people have the common problem of trying to sell at the highest point and buy at the lowest. But the reality is—no one can predict precisely. My approach is: when the market trend is clear enough, I will decisively build positions in batches, but never chase the absolute best entry or exit points.
For example, in the recent Bitcoin rally, I started building positions only after it broke through a key resistance level, then took profits in stages near the previous high. I might have missed out on some profit at the end, but avoided the risk of being washed out by a sudden pullback.
*Drawdown management is the lifeline*
This is the most critical. For every trade, I strictly limit the proportion of my total capital invested, ensuring that even a series of losses won’t wipe me out. This seemingly “inefficient” approach actually keeps the account alive the longest—and staying alive long-term is itself a form of compound growth.
**Honestly, this method isn’t fancy at all, but it’s this dullness that helped me climb out of that deep pit of 3000U.**