Suddenly woke up in the early morning by a phone call, all I could hear was sobbing: "How is this possible... It only dropped a little, and my leveraged position was wiped out..."

I looked at the screenshot—full position with twenty times leverage, no stop-loss set at all. This isn’t being cut, it’s actively handing over the sickle oneself.

Over the years, I’ve seen too many stories like this. Some people in the circle have really made money, but many don’t survive three months. I’ve used full positions myself, doubling in half a year. The key isn’t the size of the position, but discipline.

**Rule 1: No single trade exceeds 15% of total funds**

With 20,000 capital, no more than 3,000 per trade. Even if you lose, it’s just a scratch; the ammunition is always ready. Those who go all-in often end up as cannon fodder. For volatile coins like $VIC, this rule is even more critical.

**Rule 2: Set stop-loss at 1% per trade**

For a 3,000 position, set a 400 stop-loss. After five consecutive mistakes, you still have 90% of your capital left. Staying alive is more important than anything; as long as you’re still in the game, there’s a chance to turn things around.

**Rule 3: Do not operate during sideways markets; lock in profits with a trailing stop**

Price oscillations are the easiest time to get itchy and add positions, but the result is often a slap in the face. Only act when there’s a clear breakout in a certain direction. After profit, set a take-profit order immediately; what you earn is truly yours.

A friend once kept blowing up his account every month, but following these three rules, his 3,000 yuan turned into 5,800 in three months, with a maximum drawdown of only 1.8%. The difference is so big.

In the crypto world, it’s about how long you can survive, not how fast you can make money. Keep your positions disciplined, and you’re still at the table. Can’t sleep tonight? Turn off the K-line chart and go to bed. When you wake up and see your capital is still there, you’ve already won over 90% of people.

Most people fail because they stumble blindly in the dark, not because they’re too slow, but because they lack direction. Opportunities in the market are always there; no need to rush and stumble alone in the dark.