Open so many copy trading accounts, and this time is the longest-lasting—persisted for 15 days. It’s easy to say, but few can truly do it.
Looking back at those failed trades, the problem was basically the same: overleveraging. As long as you are heavily invested, once losses hit, people start to panic. How panicked? They’re eager to immediately recover the lost money through revenge trading. This mindset is like dancing on the edge of a cliff—one misstep and it’s a thousand-foot fall, leading to a margin call and liquidation.
To survive long-term, there are just a few key points. First, strict position management—each trade must have a clear risk exposure, and don’t chase short-term gains. Second, genuine risk control awareness—not just lip service, but remaining calm during account drawdowns. Third, and the hardest part—learn to wait. Accept losses, give time to recover, and never try to make it all back in one shot.
Looking at mainstream coins like BTC, the market will always give opportunities, but only if your account is still alive.
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AirdropFreedom
· 01-10 10:20
15 days, this time really good. But to be honest, I also fell into the trap of heavy positions once, and it was gone in one shot.
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ChainWanderingPoet
· 01-08 10:24
15 days is indeed not easy, but I think the hardest part is still the "waiting"... It's easy to say, but when you're truly in a tough spot, who can stay patient?
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FloorPriceNightmare
· 01-07 13:53
15 days is indeed not easy; most people can't even make it past the second week before starting to make reckless moves.
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AirdropHarvester
· 01-07 13:50
What is 15 days? The real test is whether you can survive the next wave of sharp decline without liquidation.
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GasFeeVictim
· 01-07 13:48
15 days is okay, but the key is not to hold a heavy position. If you do, your mentality will collapse.
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DaoDeveloper
· 01-07 13:42
honestly the position sizing thing hits different once you've actually blown an account. it's not just risk management—it's literally the consensus mechanism between your wallet and reality lol
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WhaleInTraining
· 01-07 13:27
What is 15 days? If I can hold on until the end of the month, that will be considered a success haha. Heavy positions are truly poison, you're absolutely right.
Open so many copy trading accounts, and this time is the longest-lasting—persisted for 15 days. It’s easy to say, but few can truly do it.
Looking back at those failed trades, the problem was basically the same: overleveraging. As long as you are heavily invested, once losses hit, people start to panic. How panicked? They’re eager to immediately recover the lost money through revenge trading. This mindset is like dancing on the edge of a cliff—one misstep and it’s a thousand-foot fall, leading to a margin call and liquidation.
To survive long-term, there are just a few key points. First, strict position management—each trade must have a clear risk exposure, and don’t chase short-term gains. Second, genuine risk control awareness—not just lip service, but remaining calm during account drawdowns. Third, and the hardest part—learn to wait. Accept losses, give time to recover, and never try to make it all back in one shot.
Looking at mainstream coins like BTC, the market will always give opportunities, but only if your account is still alive.