To be honest, the two years when I first entered the crypto world can be summarized in three words: aggressive, chaotic, losing money. Even when I was right about the direction, I still couldn’t make money; no matter how big the gains, I’d quickly buy in and out. When the price dropped, I’d go crazy adding positions until my margin was nearly exhausted, then get wiped out. During that time, my account was green every day, and I was almost depressed, truly thinking I was doomed to be liquidated.

Later, a seasoned trader pointed out to me: "You’re not really trading, you’re just throwing a tantrum. The money you make should be allowed to grow on its own, not desperately holding on." That woke me up—turns out the problem wasn’t technical skills, but not understanding how to let profits compound into bigger profits.

**How to Play the Roll-Over Strategy**

Many people hear "roll-over" and think of going all-in with leverage, betting everything. That approach is completely wrong. The real logic of roll-over is: use the money you’ve earned to take risks, while keeping the principal always in the cold storage.

I’ve learned from my mistakes. When Bitcoin was around $10,000, I opened a long position. When it reached $11,000, I couldn’t wait to add more. As a result, a market correction caused a sharp drop, and I got wiped out. Later, I changed my approach—use 5% of my account as a "probe," and once I earned 50% profit, I’d use half of that profit to add positions, leaving the rest of the principal untouched.

Key points:

**Add on Breakouts**. Don’t trade blindly in consolidation zones. Only act when the price breaks previous highs or trendlines—clear signals.

**Trail Stop Loss with Profits**. After adding positions, immediately move your stop loss above the cost basis. If the price drops further, at least you break even.

**Leverage with Discipline**. For Bitcoin, two or three times leverage is enough. High leverage is just setting yourself up for liquidation.

**My Practical Review**

Last October, I had a memorable experience. Bitcoin broke down from a triangle consolidation pattern. I opened a 10x short with 3% of my account. I was nervous, but told myself it was just testing the waters.

After establishing the short, the price continued to decline to a key support level. I didn’t go all-in; instead, I used some of the profits I had earned earlier to add another position at a lower price. This time, I only used profits to add, without touching the principal.

This short-term bearish trend helped me recover the losses from the previous two weeks. The most important part was, during several rebounds, I didn’t panic and cut my positions because I had already moved my stop loss to a safe level.

**Message to All Traders Who Are Still Exploring**

Making money isn’t about having perfect predictions; it’s about surviving long enough to wait for that confirmed opportunity. Those who frequently get liquidated usually do so because they’re eager for a market turnaround and push their principal too far.

The core of roll-over is discipline. Use small funds to test the waters, let profits help you take risks, and keep the principal hidden when needed. Even if your judgment is wrong, losses become part of the profit, and your account can stay alive to make the next trade.

Looking back, my real turning point wasn’t learning some advanced technical skills, but changing my mindset: trading isn’t a one-shot gamble; it’s about rhythm and self-discipline to make money.