Trading in the crypto world, discipline is the sharpest sword in retail traders' hands.



I still remember a friend who just entered the market, starting with only 800U. Four months later, his account grew to 19,000, and two months after that, it surpassed 28,000. Someone asked me if that was luck. If luck could work steadily for half a year, I would have already switched to selling lottery tickets.

This guy was extremely nervous at first, trembling when placing orders, always asking, "Will I lose everything in one go?" I didn't feed him any dreams of "hundredfold coins," but instead taught him three core rules I developed over these four years. The result was—he didn't become a side character in the stories of zeroing out, but instead steadily climbed step by step.

This method is especially suitable for beginners with capital below 5,000U. Instead of spending all day researching which coin will skyrocket, it's better to learn how to survive first.

**Strategy Breakdown**

First part: Use 300U for intraday short-term trading. Only trade mainstream coins like BTC and ETH. When the volatility reaches 2%-3%, exit decisively—never be greedy. If it rises, sell; don’t expect a second wave. The goal here is pure—accumulate small wins.

Second part: Use 250U for swing trading. Focus on 4-hour K-line trends, waiting for clear entry signals—such as moving average golden crossovers or sudden volume spikes. If no signals appear, stay put. This is what most retail traders lack: patience.

Third part: Keep 250U as a safety fund. Treat this money as non-existent; only use it in extreme market conditions. This is your trump card and the capital for your comeback later.

The most deadly move with small funds is "all-in." It looks aggressive but is actually gambling with the market. The smarter approach is to leave room for adjustments in every trade, so no matter how wild the market gets, you still have a chance to keep fighting.

The focus isn’t on how much you make in one go, but on earning every month and staying alive each time—only then can compound interest start working. The market is always there; no need to rush.
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DataPickledFishvip
· 01-06 04:35
The word "discipline" sounds good, but how many people can really stick to it? I think the key is not to expect to get rich overnight. Small amounts gradually growing is the way to go.
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potentially_notablevip
· 01-06 01:01
That's right, operation without discipline is just giving money to the main players. This guy's case indeed slap the face of those newbies who dream of soaring to the sky. --- The most critical part is the minimum capital; many people have returned to zero overnight simply because they lacked this bottom line. --- 2-3% and then exit, sounds conservative, but this way you can survive the longest. Compound interest is truly the core competitiveness. --- HODLing sounds cool, but in reality, it's a gamble for your life. There's nothing to say—either you make a huge profit or suffer a big loss, no middle ground. --- The hardest part isn't finding profitable coins, but knowing when to stop. This is what most retail investors lack the most. --- From 800 to 28,000, it's indeed stable, but the premise is truly following this discipline. Most people forget after reading it. --- Patience is something that sounds simple but is hard to do. When you see others' coins doubling, you're waiting for a signal. Too many people lose their composure.
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FalseProfitProphetvip
· 01-03 11:54
Listening to 800U up to 28,000 is exciting, but sticking to this discipline is really difficult... Most people can't even last beyond the third month and end up going all-in.
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BoredStakervip
· 01-03 11:47
What are you selling? Isn't going all-in really the way to live longer?
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OldLeekConfessionvip
· 01-03 11:42
Damn, repeatedly shorting 300U within a day, this logic is indeed slick. It's just that the hands get itchy easily. This guy didn't go all-in, and that's really why he won. I was just greedy for those few extra points before. Discipline is easy to talk about, but in real operation, it's just watching the coin rise and wanting to chase the order... The way the minimum guarantee fund is explained is perfect; otherwise, you might lose everything in one shot and really have to drink northwest wind. Quit at 2%-3%? Alright, I'll try it. Anyway, I've already tried losing everything before. Wait, does this really only require less than 5000 to play? Feels like my principal is a bit too much, and my actions are becoming distorted. The nice way to put it is "survive," but the less nice way is that you can't make much money, right?
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ConfusedWhalevip
· 01-03 11:33
800u to 28,000, honestly, it just means no all-in, I respect that.
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