Having survived 8 years in the crypto world, avoiding liquidation and still making money relies on these ironclad rules.



Trading has never been about technique; it’s about human nature.

Over the years, I’ve seen many experts crash and burn, and I’ve also seen ordinary people achieve steady profits. What’s the difference? It’s those few bottom-line rules you must never break.

Rule 1: Stop when emotions take over. When prices are rising, the urge is to chase; when falling, the urge is to cut. These moments often lead to the biggest losses. When you’re overly excited, hit the brakes; when you’re desperate, that’s when the opportunity arises. Doing the opposite increases your chances of making money.

Rule 2: Avoid all-in bets whenever possible. How risky is full position? One unexpected event can wipe you out. But if you always keep some cash on hand, you can seize real opportunities when they come. That’s how you survive longer and earn more.

Rule 3: Don’t act rashly during sideways trading. Many people can’t sit still when prices fluctuate, and they try to guess the direction. In reality, it’s better to wait until a clear trend emerges. Missing a few gains is still better than losing money by acting recklessly.

Rule 4: Scale in and out in stages. Build positions gradually during dips, take profits gradually during rallies. Never invest everything at once or sell everything at once. This helps average your costs and keeps your mindset stable.

Rule 5: The speed of decline is crucial. A slow decline indicates funds are quietly leaving—better to run. But a sharp drop might signal the end of panic, and that’s when opportunities can appear.

Rule 6: Be patient when building positions. The bigger the drop, the more patience you need to add gradually. Don’t try to eat the elephant in one bite; multiple entries help lower your average cost.

Rule 7: Keep some ammunition during sideways markets. When there’s no big rise or fall, it’s often the calm before the storm. Don’t go all-in or all-out; wait for a true breakout signal before acting.

In essence, trading cryptocurrencies is fundamentally a test of your mental discipline. #数字资产动态追踪 $BTC The patterns of price rises and falls can be summarized, but whether you follow these rules is the key to making money. Surviving multiple bull and bear cycles without liquidation and maintaining consistent profits depends on these proven principles.
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0xSleepDeprivedvip
· 01-05 08:10
That's right, but to be honest, most people simply can't do it. Honestly, the thing about mental barriers is much more difficult than technical analysis.
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MissedAirdropBrovip
· 01-05 08:10
Exactly right, but the hardest part is execution... My IQ drops to zero when I go all-in. Wait, I need to think more about the difference between gradual decline and sharp drop. Really, emotions are the easiest to break, my hands are trembling when prices fall. I've heard this theory countless times, but the key is to hold back and not move. Gradual position building sounds simple, but in practice, I always want to go all-in at once... In plain language: controlling desire is a hundred times harder than understanding K-line charts. Not getting liquidated is the top priority, there's no room for debate.
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DataChiefvip
· 01-05 08:09
It all sounds right, but the key is how many people can really do it. I know I need to divide into batches, but I still ended up going all in and losing everything, haha. Making money is easy; the hard part is not losing money. I have deep experience with this. Everything said is correct, but the problem is who can stay calm when the market comes. I, for one, just can't sit still. The theory is fine, but when it comes to execution, my mind tends to freak out. I've known this logic for a long time, but quick hands are essential. When I see a rise, I rush in immediately; when I see a fall, I get scared and cut my losses. Living this long has taught me one thing: I've heard countless truths, but I still end up losing money.
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GateUser-ccc36bc5vip
· 01-05 08:09
Well said, emotion is the biggest enemy. I lost money like that before.
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MemeTokenGeniusvip
· 01-05 07:55
It sounds good, but how many can really do it? I just want to go all-in every time, hahaha. --- I've heard this theory a hundred times, but the key is that when you're out of ammunition, no matter how good the opportunity looks, it's useless. --- Sideways trading is really the most torturous. Watching it makes me itchy to buy the dip, but then it drops again. --- Building positions in batches sounds simple, but in practice, you can't tell where the bottom is. --- I admit that emotions are my weakness. Every big drop makes me panic, and when it rises, I become greedy. --- I agree that a sharp decline can be an opportunity; a slow decline is the real deadlock. --- Surviving the bear and bull cycles without liquidation is indeed a display of strength. My friend almost lost everything in 2023. --- It's a good topic, but no one wants to admit that they are just emotional retail investors.
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