Having spent several years in the crypto world, I've seen countless liquidation screenshots being wildly circulated in groups. Recently, I saw someone post a joke saying "The crypto circle specializes in curing all kinds of disobedience," which suddenly reminded me of the detours I've taken. I entered the market in 2019, at a time when I knew nothing about it. The most embarrassing moment was losing half a year's salary in one night, lying in bed staring at my account balance in a daze. But later, I developed a trading method that seemed "counterintuitive," which actually helped my account gradually come back to life. Today, I won't talk about any get-rich-quick myths; instead, I'll share the underlying logic that helped me survive and consistently make money. **Stop obsessing over bottom-fishing and top-selling** All initial losses stemmed from that obsession: buying at the lowest point and selling at the highest point. The result was often buying the dip halfway up the mountain and selling at the floor price. I later realized that the true bottom of the market can only be seen in hindsight. Trying to guess the market's mood will only lead to repeated lessons. My current approach is very straightforward: focus on mainstream coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Wait until they decline continuously and start consolidating sideways, and only when they stop making new lows do I begin to test the waters. For example, if Bitcoin drops to around $30,000, I won't invest everything at once but will establish an initial position of 10%. Once the price stabilizes and breaks through key weekly resistance levels, I gradually add to my position in batches. The principle is simple: prefer to earn less than to gamble away all your assets. Those who dream of doubling their money overnight often disappear just as quickly. **Profit layering management, always prioritize principal** The volatility in the crypto market is so high that unrealized gains on paper can vanish in an instant. I set a strict rule for myself: whenever floating profits from a trade exceed 20%, I immediately withdraw the principal. The remaining profit is then my risk capital for further trades. The biggest benefit of this approach is that your mindset changes significantly. Since the money you've already secured is in your pocket, even if you lose everything afterward, it's only the original profit that wasn't yours to begin with. This state of mind makes you calmer and your decisions more rational.

A fan shared their experience of growing their account from 3,000U to 40,000U, which reminded me of the most common misconception in this circle. People always blame "lack of skill" for losses, but honestly, what really causes traders to go broke is often not technical issues—it's those out-of-control positions and the wishful thinking deep down. So here’s the question: on the road to turning small funds around, what counts as "real skill"? **Position Management: Survive to Have the Chance to Profit** Never allocate more than 30% of your capital to a single position. This rule may sound conservative, but it’s the "bulletproof vest" for retail investors. Why? Because the crypto market moves fast, and a sudden spike can wipe out heavy traders, while light traders still have the chance to add or cut losses. That’s the difference. Experienced traders often allocate their funds like this: 40% for long-term positions, 30% in mainstream coins like BTC and ETH, 20% for mid-term trades, and the remaining 10% for short-term attempts. The logic behind this is solid: diversified capital helps withstand sudden black swan events. Don’t be fooled by stories of "getting rich overnight." While it’s true that altcoins can multiply tenfold in a bull market, a 90% drop is far more common. Instead of betting on small coins to become dark horses, it’s better to steadily operate on mainstream coins—when the bear market hits, these coins are at least more likely to survive, giving you a chance to bounce back. **Take Profit and Stop Loss: Counterintuitive Discipline** "Take profits when gains reach 10%-15%, close positions if losses exceed 4%"—this rule is ridiculously simple, but most people just can’t do it. Why? Because it’s so counter to human nature. When prices rise, you always think they can go higher, telling yourself to wait a bit longer. When prices fall, you fantasize about a rebound, but the result is watching your profits turn into losses. How do successful traders make money? They treat each trade like an assembly line: trigger conditions and execute, leaving emotions and expectations aside. Another common pitfall: many people only focus on technical indicators during review, ignoring the market sentiment and risk environment at the time. Such reviews are not very helpful and may even reinforce bad trading habits. Truly useful review involves checking whether you strictly followed your take profit and stop loss plan, whether you added positions when emotions were high, and whether you held on due to luck. For small funds to turn around, it’s not about having a super sharp eye for choosing coins; it’s about whether you can survive to see the next opportunity.

Recently, you can feel the heat of Meme coins clearly warming up. Looking at tokens like ETH, PEPE, and CHZ, the signs of sector rotation are becoming increasingly obvious—what's the best move at this time? It's actually about holding onto your spot holdings and patiently waiting for the market to give the next signal. To be honest, with how competitive the crypto market is, finding coins with potential hundreds or thousands of times over is still about keeping up with the sector rhythm and not being scared by short-term fluctuations.