Small funds want to turn around in the crypto world, and the biggest pitfall is trying to take shortcuts. Those flashy strategies may seem tempting, but in reality, they are eaters that leave no bones.
I've seen too many people with only a few thousand yuan, insisting on high leverage gambling, chasing hot spots, and aiming for high returns. Guess what the result is? In less than half a month, their accounts are left with almost nothing. Cases like these are countless.
Why does this happen? Because small accounts simply cannot withstand high-risk fluctuations. A single mistake in operation can lead to immediate exit. Don't think that good luck can make you get rich overnight; the reality in the crypto circle is: most people who do this will either return to the starting point or leave the market altogether.
Those who can truly grow small accounts use the most "boring" methods instead.
I have summarized a simple operational framework: only follow the trend, only stick to the rules. No shortcuts, no black technology, just straightforward.
**How to choose coins?**
I never chase news, I don’t listen to stories, and I don’t look at project promotions. What do I focus on? Just the MACD on the daily chart. As long as a golden cross appears above the zero line, I consider the direction correct. Everything else is noise and should be ignored.
This indicator is simple and crude, but it’s enough.
**What do I rely on for entry and exit?**
The 20-day moving average. This is my bottom line. If the price is above it, I hold; if it falls below, I exit decisively—no hesitation, no softening, no illusions. Many people fall into hesitation, knowing they should leave but still look back twice, resulting in profits shrinking.
There’s also a must-check condition for entering: volume. Any rise without volume is a false rally, and such rises are most likely to crash. Better to miss the move than to force an entry.
**How to secure profits?**
Sell in batches. When the price reaches a certain level, sell part of the position to lock in profits, and let the rest run. If it breaks below the moving average again, close everything—leave no suspense. The benefit of this approach is that even if the price continues to rise later, you won’t regret much because you’ve already made money.
**What about stop-loss?**
Only consider the closing price. If the closing price doesn’t hold a key level, you must exit the next day. I leave no room for luck. Many losses happen because people forgive the market repeatedly, only to be worn down gradually.
Missing out on a move isn’t a big deal. Wait until the market shows strength again, then re-enter. Markets are always there; the key is whether you can survive long enough to seize that truly own opportunity.
**Why does this method work?**
First, it doesn’t rely on predictions. No one can accurately forecast the market; anyone claiming to do so is a scammer. Just follow the trend and signals from indicators, and you can avoid most wrong directions.
Second, it protects your principal. Small accounts fear big losses the most. Strictly following rules and cutting losses in time ensures you always have capital in play. As long as the principal remains, there’s still a chance to turn things around.
Finally, it’s repeatable. Every market condition can be handled this way; there’s no need to wait for a specific "opportunity." As long as suitable coins appear, you can act.
This method may sound dull and unexciting. But in the crypto world, there’s a hard rule: only those who survive long enough have the right to talk about turning around. The dream of getting rich overnight sounds good, but in reality, the probability of achieving it is pitifully small. Instead, those who operate steadily and stick to the rules accumulate year after year, eventually reaching places others can’t.
Real profit is never made by luck or courage, but by discipline and patience.
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BearMarketBarber
· 11h ago
That's right, I have people like that around me. When they get excited about leverage, their mentality collapses, and they deserve to lose.
They think about getting rich overnight every day, but in the end, it's hard just to stay alive—it's really funny.
Really, it's this logic: those who don't cut losses are just gambling, and in the end, they all die.
I've learned to take profits in batches; it's definitely much more comfortable than all-in gambling.
Watching others FOMO, missing out doesn't matter much to me. Anyway, there are plenty of opportunities in the market. Live long and see more.
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ETHmaxi_NoFilter
· 11h ago
Honestly, this framework is the basic rule for surviving in the crypto world. Many people still gamble with leverage after hearing this, but they can't avoid the losses they deserve.
You must get out when breaking the moving average; this rule can save your life. Unfortunately, most people are reluctant to do so.
Another article about discipline, but few can actually follow through. I am such a counterexample.
Missing out is not scary; what's scary is losing your principal and still fantasizing about a comeback—that's the real deadly disease.
Enter when MACD shows a golden cross; it sounds simple, but only after sticking with it for more than half a year will you see the true results.
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GasFeeCrier
· 11h ago
Basically, it's about strictly following the rules; there are no shortcuts. I've seen too many people refuse to believe otherwise.
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CodeSmellHunter
· 11h ago
Exactly right, but the execution is difficult. A bunch of people around me read articles like this and nod enthusiastically, then turn around and go all-in on leverage again.
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PositionPhobia
· 11h ago
To put it bluntly, after all these years, some people still don't believe in luck and insist on going all-in.
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SerumSurfer
· 11h ago
To be honest, I actually use the 20-day moving average strategy too, just not as aggressively as he does. But on the other hand, missing out is really not scary; what’s scary is losing your principal and not being able to recover it.
Small funds want to turn around in the crypto world, and the biggest pitfall is trying to take shortcuts. Those flashy strategies may seem tempting, but in reality, they are eaters that leave no bones.
I've seen too many people with only a few thousand yuan, insisting on high leverage gambling, chasing hot spots, and aiming for high returns. Guess what the result is? In less than half a month, their accounts are left with almost nothing. Cases like these are countless.
Why does this happen? Because small accounts simply cannot withstand high-risk fluctuations. A single mistake in operation can lead to immediate exit. Don't think that good luck can make you get rich overnight; the reality in the crypto circle is: most people who do this will either return to the starting point or leave the market altogether.
Those who can truly grow small accounts use the most "boring" methods instead.
I have summarized a simple operational framework: only follow the trend, only stick to the rules. No shortcuts, no black technology, just straightforward.
**How to choose coins?**
I never chase news, I don’t listen to stories, and I don’t look at project promotions. What do I focus on? Just the MACD on the daily chart. As long as a golden cross appears above the zero line, I consider the direction correct. Everything else is noise and should be ignored.
This indicator is simple and crude, but it’s enough.
**What do I rely on for entry and exit?**
The 20-day moving average. This is my bottom line. If the price is above it, I hold; if it falls below, I exit decisively—no hesitation, no softening, no illusions. Many people fall into hesitation, knowing they should leave but still look back twice, resulting in profits shrinking.
There’s also a must-check condition for entering: volume. Any rise without volume is a false rally, and such rises are most likely to crash. Better to miss the move than to force an entry.
**How to secure profits?**
Sell in batches. When the price reaches a certain level, sell part of the position to lock in profits, and let the rest run. If it breaks below the moving average again, close everything—leave no suspense. The benefit of this approach is that even if the price continues to rise later, you won’t regret much because you’ve already made money.
**What about stop-loss?**
Only consider the closing price. If the closing price doesn’t hold a key level, you must exit the next day. I leave no room for luck. Many losses happen because people forgive the market repeatedly, only to be worn down gradually.
Missing out on a move isn’t a big deal. Wait until the market shows strength again, then re-enter. Markets are always there; the key is whether you can survive long enough to seize that truly own opportunity.
**Why does this method work?**
First, it doesn’t rely on predictions. No one can accurately forecast the market; anyone claiming to do so is a scammer. Just follow the trend and signals from indicators, and you can avoid most wrong directions.
Second, it protects your principal. Small accounts fear big losses the most. Strictly following rules and cutting losses in time ensures you always have capital in play. As long as the principal remains, there’s still a chance to turn things around.
Finally, it’s repeatable. Every market condition can be handled this way; there’s no need to wait for a specific "opportunity." As long as suitable coins appear, you can act.
This method may sound dull and unexciting. But in the crypto world, there’s a hard rule: only those who survive long enough have the right to talk about turning around. The dream of getting rich overnight sounds good, but in reality, the probability of achieving it is pitifully small. Instead, those who operate steadily and stick to the rules accumulate year after year, eventually reaching places others can’t.
Real profit is never made by luck or courage, but by discipline and patience.