In the past few days, I have closed most of my positions and added an additional $100U in margin to stabilize the account. To be honest, during this period, I have been relying entirely on Polymarket's earnings to fill the gaps, as the performance of many altcoins has indeed been disappointing.
Looking back at my operations, the problem still lies in setting profit-taking targets too aggressively. Previously, I generally exited at a 200% target, in other words, closing the position as soon as it gained 10 points, which caused me to miss many subsequent market movements. This trading approach is ineffective in sideways markets and also easily gets shaken out.
My current idea is to adjust the profit-taking point to the 60-80 range, which would be more reasonable. This way, I can ensure the possibility of quick capital recovery without being too greedy. Regarding $AT, recent developments are somewhat concerning. If there are future adjustments to fee policies, I might have to consider stop-loss exits. The bottom line is to stick to the fundamentals—risk management will always come first.
This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.
10 Likes
Reward
10
4
Repost
Share
Comment
0/400
ShibaMillionairen't
· 12h ago
This change in mindset is impressive, dropping directly from 200% to 60-80%. It must have taken a lot of losses to realize this truth.
View OriginalReply0
PuzzledScholar
· 12h ago
Haha, run at 200%? I think you're just scared now. Changing your style is the right move.
I'm telling you, Polymarket really saved the day this time, but with altcoins, you really need to stay calm. Don't be too aggressive with taking profits.
$AT is really hard to predict; as soon as policies change, it's game over. Holding the bottom line is more important than anything.
View OriginalReply0
ContractSurrender
· 12h ago
Ah... taking profit at 200% and then running away. I've played like that too, and the result was watching the coin skyrocket right before my eyes. That feeling is truly incredible.
View OriginalReply0
0xSherlock
· 12h ago
Taking profits too aggressively is indeed a big taboo; I've fallen for this myself, often selling halfway up, and only later realizing that you can't make big money this way.
Polymarket has saved many people recently; meme coins have indeed dragged down the market, and adjusting strategies is the right move.
$AT this coin is indeed a bit risky; a change in policy can lead to two different outcomes, so you still need to stay cautious.
Taking profits at 60-80 sounds much more reliable; greed really doesn't lead to good results.
Well said, risk management is always the top priority; some people just don't understand this and end up liquidated.
Adding $100U to cover margin is also a prudent move; it's definitely better than being forcibly liquidated.
In the past few days, I have closed most of my positions and added an additional $100U in margin to stabilize the account. To be honest, during this period, I have been relying entirely on Polymarket's earnings to fill the gaps, as the performance of many altcoins has indeed been disappointing.
Looking back at my operations, the problem still lies in setting profit-taking targets too aggressively. Previously, I generally exited at a 200% target, in other words, closing the position as soon as it gained 10 points, which caused me to miss many subsequent market movements. This trading approach is ineffective in sideways markets and also easily gets shaken out.
My current idea is to adjust the profit-taking point to the 60-80 range, which would be more reasonable. This way, I can ensure the possibility of quick capital recovery without being too greedy. Regarding $AT, recent developments are somewhat concerning. If there are future adjustments to fee policies, I might have to consider stop-loss exits. The bottom line is to stick to the fundamentals—risk management will always come first.