Actually, the answer to this question is quite straightforward. A friend of mine used an asset allocation approach that I have been practicing all along. Over the past few years, I've seen many people losing money in the market, but the real issue isn't the market itself—it's the mindset. Many enter the market treating crypto like a casino, constantly thinking about how to go all-in, but they've never really considered a simple truth: only by surviving can you have the chance to continue playing.
Today, I want to share some practical insights—several core strategies I have always followed.
**Step 1: Bet in Batches, Focus on Staying Alive Before Making Money**
My most common advice is: don't go all-in at once. Even if your capital isn't large, you should split it into three parts.
One part for short-term trading, with clear take-profit targets—once hit, close the position and walk away, never be greedy; one part for medium-term trend positioning, only look at weekly charts for direction, ignore daily noise; the remaining part should be transferred directly to a self-managed wallet, and only trade it in life-or-death situations.
This approach sounds easy in theory, but in practice, it's extremely counterintuitive. Most people either go all-in and out or panic buy during dips, only to lose more. Always remember: opportunities are always there, but if you wipe out your capital, the game is truly over.
**Step 2: Most of the Time, You Should Stay Away from the Screen**
Many traders think that staring at the screen is called effort—trading daily, entering and exiting frequently—that's what makes them professional. But the reality is, most of the market time is just sideways noise, and true trending markets are actually less than 20%. Churning during sideways periods not only costs trading fees but also easily destroys your mindset.
I often tell friends: when you can't see the direction clearly, just uninstall the app and do something else. Wait until key levels are broken and the overall trend becomes clear, then jump in decisively. When making money, always know when to take profits in time.
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RumbleValidator
· 19h ago
That's right, 80% of people die from their mindset, not from the market conditions.
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The three-part argument is still the same old story; the data looks good, but the key is that the execution rate is below 5%.
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I agree with stepping away from the screen, but most people simply can't do it—they're addicted.
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The real issue is capital management. Once bankruptcy occurs, the mindset collapses permanently and cannot be restored.
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20% of the time is trend trading, and 80% of the time is spent counting money at the exchange—that's an iron law.
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So, making money is easy, but surviving is the real challenge.
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Taking profits is a hundred times harder than cutting losses; human nature is inherently greedy.
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LiquidationHunter
· 19h ago
You're absolutely right. Over the past few years, those who constantly watch the market tend to lose the fastest. The ones who live the longest around me are the ones who can hold on.
Wait, isn't this exactly what I've been doing all along? Kinda hit a nerve, haha.
Dividing funds into three parts is indeed a perfect strategy, but most people simply can't do it—they're still greedy.
Uninstalling the app is a brilliant move. I've tried it a few times, and it really can save your life.
When the market is uncertain, don't mess around. Working for an exchange isn't worth it.
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MEVHunterNoLoss
· 19h ago
That's right, only by staying alive can you continue to enjoy the ecosystem.
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Placing bets in batches is indeed a perfect strategy, but most people still can't resist going all-in. I've seen too many cases.
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Uninstalling the app is a ruthless move, but really, many people can't do it.
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Mindset is the ceiling for making money; without the right mindset, all the configurations are useless.
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During volatility, messing around is just giving money to the exchange. I have deep experience with this.
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Taking profits is a hundred times harder than cutting losses; this is the biggest trap.
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Principal staying alive > maximizing returns. If this order is reversed, life is ruined.
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MEVSandwich
· 19h ago
Uninstalling the APP is a brilliant move, really, this is exactly how I do it so I don't get caught.
Bro, I completely agree with this logic, surviving is indeed the top priority.
People who are all-in are probably crying now, rightfully so.
Many people are suffering from depression due to watching the market too closely; you still need to have your own rhythm.
Splitting into three parts is actually the hardest part of this approach; the mindset can really collapse.
I think the main issue is greed; no one can resist the thrill of getting rich quickly.
Taking profits is always the hardest part; it's easy to say but hard to do.
Actually, the answer to this question is quite straightforward. A friend of mine used an asset allocation approach that I have been practicing all along. Over the past few years, I've seen many people losing money in the market, but the real issue isn't the market itself—it's the mindset. Many enter the market treating crypto like a casino, constantly thinking about how to go all-in, but they've never really considered a simple truth: only by surviving can you have the chance to continue playing.
Today, I want to share some practical insights—several core strategies I have always followed.
**Step 1: Bet in Batches, Focus on Staying Alive Before Making Money**
My most common advice is: don't go all-in at once. Even if your capital isn't large, you should split it into three parts.
One part for short-term trading, with clear take-profit targets—once hit, close the position and walk away, never be greedy; one part for medium-term trend positioning, only look at weekly charts for direction, ignore daily noise; the remaining part should be transferred directly to a self-managed wallet, and only trade it in life-or-death situations.
This approach sounds easy in theory, but in practice, it's extremely counterintuitive. Most people either go all-in and out or panic buy during dips, only to lose more. Always remember: opportunities are always there, but if you wipe out your capital, the game is truly over.
**Step 2: Most of the Time, You Should Stay Away from the Screen**
Many traders think that staring at the screen is called effort—trading daily, entering and exiting frequently—that's what makes them professional. But the reality is, most of the market time is just sideways noise, and true trending markets are actually less than 20%. Churning during sideways periods not only costs trading fees but also easily destroys your mindset.
I often tell friends: when you can't see the direction clearly, just uninstall the app and do something else. Wait until key levels are broken and the overall trend becomes clear, then jump in decisively. When making money, always know when to take profits in time.