#数字资产行情上升 Eight Years of Newbies to Millionaire Players: The Real Lessons I Learned in the Crypto World



People often DM me asking how to survive well in this market. Instead of discussing fancy technical indicators, I’d rather sit down and share my genuine experiences over the past few years.

Eight years ago, I only had $1,000 in my account, which was my practice fund. Now, the number has grown to seven figures.

**Early Stage: Survival First ($1,000 to $10,000)**

My only belief back then was—survive first, then talk about the rest. So I set two strict rules for myself:

Any single trade’s loss is capped at 2%, no exceptions. Once it hits that, I cut losses immediately, no negotiations. Whether it’s a single coin or the entire position, if it exceeds this limit, I close it automatically.

As soon as I make a 20% profit, I start taking profits in batches. I don’t chase dreams of tenfold gains; I lock in profits first.

Does this sound conservative? Maybe. But that’s how I survived countless market shocks. When the market is euphoric and everyone is dreaming of tenfold returns, I’m just thinking about how not to lose money. Surviving is the prerequisite for future success.

**Mid-term: Finding the Rhythm ($10,000 to $100,000)**

At this stage, I developed a habit—keeping notes on every trade. Writing down my logic, my mindset.

One memorable case was a coin that tripled in three days. My friends in the group were shouting, but I didn’t follow. They called me timid, and I didn’t argue. A week later? It dropped back to the original price.

That moment, I truly understood—survival in this market is winning. Don’t get brainwashed by short-term hype; staying clear-headed is more valuable than anything.

**Later Stage: Mindset ($100,000 to $1,000,000)**

As my capital grew, it became even more dangerous. Because the numbers are bigger, it’s easier to lose your composure.

I kept reaffirming a truth: stability always outweighs explosiveness. No one wins big with just one or two risky bets; those who last long in history are the ones who treat risk management seriously.

I’ve seen many people fall for the “get rich overnight” fantasy. Basically, survivor bias—you only see the winners, not the 100 who lost everything. Your ceiling is never determined by a single trade, but by your understanding of the market.

**Final Words**

There are no shortcuts on this path. Discipline, learning, and self-awareness are the three essentials. Market ups and downs are normal, but your strategy and mindset are your true chips.

Hope everyone can survive the waves in this market and meet a clearer, more rational version of themselves.
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bridge_anxietyvip
· 2h ago
2% stop loss, 20% take profit—this set is actually the art of staying alive. Too many people fall at the hurdle of greed.
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Ser_APY_2000vip
· 01-08 00:42
The reasoning is solid, but I'm afraid some people just can't accept it and insist on taking a gamble.
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FreeRidervip
· 01-07 17:04
2% stop loss, 20% take profit—this strategy is really perfect, but the execution is really difficult, brother.
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AlphaWhisperervip
· 01-07 09:00
That's right, the first step is to survive with this set of logic. I managed to hold on with a 2% stop loss. To put it nicely, most people are still tempted by that 3x increase and end up getting trapped. When it comes to mindset, actually, having more funds makes it easier to get chaotic. I've had several crashes like that. This eight-year journey is a bit long; I feel like I've just reached the part of "finding the rhythm." The cognitive ceiling is really heartbreaking; I have to admit that most people fall into the trap of survivor bias. There are no shortcuts, there just aren't, but surviving like this is definitely more reassuring. Discipline is easy to talk about but really hard to practice. I need to keep cultivating myself.
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ETHmaxi_NoFiltervip
· 01-07 08:48
1. Stop-loss at 2%, take profit at 20%—easy to say, but really hard to do. I've seen too many people break their strategies during rapid surges. 2. Discipline truly is the dividing line. I know a bunch of small investors who ultimately got wiped out by the words "just wait a bit longer." 3. The most heartbreaking thing is the survivor bias—every day in the group, people boast about doubling their profits, but no one talks about how they lost money. 4. If I hadn't developed the habit of taking notes over these 8 years, my numbers would probably be half of what they are now. 5. When the funds grow larger, it's easier to lose your composure. This is a real hurdle—I’ve fallen into quite a few traps myself. 6. Clarity > chasing quick money—this is a phrase worth getting tattooed on. 7. Living is winning—that's my new understanding of this market. No hype, no blackening. 8. The story of the coin that tripled in three days—many have experienced the moment of being mocked. 9. The dream of getting rich overnight is poison. I've seen too many people lose everything for it. 10. When the mindset collapses, even perfect technical analysis is useless—this is an iron law.
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GasFeeCrybabyvip
· 01-07 08:46
A compromising mindset is truly poison. I've seen too many people die waiting for "just a little longer."
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ShortingEnthusiastvip
· 01-07 08:45
It's quite true, but I really can't stick to the 2% stop-loss part, I always want to wait a bit longer. Stop bragging, those who truly make money won't talk about it. I've heard this theory countless times, but the problem is that execution is the biggest enemy. Living is winning? I feel like I can't really win when I'm losing money. It sounds good, but many people fail because of greed, including myself. Taking notes is indeed useful, but you have to stick with it. I lost interest after three minutes. Survivor bias really hit me; it's true that we only hear success stories. The 80/20 rule always applies; most people are ultimately like leeks waiting to be harvested.
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MEV_Whisperervip
· 01-07 08:38
Really, I used the 2% stop-loss strategy for two months and broke even. It's much more reliable than those claiming tenfold gains.
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