The flickering on the screen has become tiresome, but I haven't changed the rules. My experience in the crypto world over the years boils down to one thing—survive long enough to do well; it's more realistic than earning quickly.
I remember back when I started with 800 yuan, the group chat exploded instantly. "You're just throwing in pocket change?" "Someone giving away exchange fees!" Honestly, I ignored it. I divided the 800 into four parts, 200 each, following a strict rule: stop and reflect after each loss, never hold on stubbornly. Sticky notes on the table clearly marked four red lines—only trade Bitcoin and Ethereum, strictly stop-loss and take-profit, add positions when profitable, reduce when losing, and limit trading to no more than two hours a day.
In the past two weeks, I’ve been like a delivery rider—quick in and out. Slowly growing from 800 to 880, then to 1000. The growth isn’t fast, but I haven’t broken my rules. That’s the key—rules are not meant to be broken.
Why only focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum? It’s simple—90% of new coins will become worthless within a year. I know very well that relying on this capital, once you hit a trap, it’s game over. So the strategy must be cautious—these two are like the dollar and euro in the digital world, relatively stable, and most friendly to beginners.
Stop-loss and take-profit must have specific numbers. My standard is to close a position if it loses 3%, and sell when it gains 6%. This ratio may seem conservative, but even with only a 50% win rate, it can be profitable in the long run. The key is execution.
Most people fail due to overconfidence. They overestimate their judgment and panic during market fluctuations. The crypto world is never short of stories; what’s lacking is patience to last until the end. For small funds to survive, rules must be strictly adhered to.
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JustAnotherWallet
· 17h ago
Are you really willing to split 800 into four parts? I truly admire this level of execution; most people are too lazy to even take out paper and pen.
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MemeEchoer
· 01-07 22:51
That's right, I only survived until now because I was stubborn about rules early on.
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Rules may seem harsh, but they really save lives.
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You can play with 800 yuan, but the key is not to think about going all-in.
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Digital stop-loss and take-profit are brilliant, much better than blindly guessing.
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90% of coins will go to zero, this is too heartbreaking; I’ve stepped into that pit before.
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Anyway, I only trade BTC and ETH, I don't even look at other altcoins.
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Patience is the most luxurious thing in the crypto world; most people simply don't have it.
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Overconfidence is truly the fastest way to die in the crypto space, no doubt.
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I didn't manage the two-hour trading limit, but the idea is correct.
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Living longer is indeed more important than earning quickly; this saying runs deep.
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AllTalkLongTrader
· 01-07 22:49
800 bucks divided into four parts? Man, your mindset is really unique, not like most people who go all-in and then regret it.
Honestly, this discipline is really tough, but those who have made it this far are playing like this.
Compared to those stories of getting rich overnight, I believe in this more—stability is everything.
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EternalMiner
· 01-07 22:43
Speaking honestly, too many people treat stop-losses like farting, and in the end, they get painfully educated by the market.
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ApeWithAPlan
· 01-07 22:24
Really, starting with 800 and still being alive now is already a win. It's much better than those who get rich overnight and then get wiped out overnight. Patience is easy to say but deadly to practice.
The flickering on the screen has become tiresome, but I haven't changed the rules. My experience in the crypto world over the years boils down to one thing—survive long enough to do well; it's more realistic than earning quickly.
I remember back when I started with 800 yuan, the group chat exploded instantly. "You're just throwing in pocket change?" "Someone giving away exchange fees!" Honestly, I ignored it. I divided the 800 into four parts, 200 each, following a strict rule: stop and reflect after each loss, never hold on stubbornly. Sticky notes on the table clearly marked four red lines—only trade Bitcoin and Ethereum, strictly stop-loss and take-profit, add positions when profitable, reduce when losing, and limit trading to no more than two hours a day.
In the past two weeks, I’ve been like a delivery rider—quick in and out. Slowly growing from 800 to 880, then to 1000. The growth isn’t fast, but I haven’t broken my rules. That’s the key—rules are not meant to be broken.
Why only focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum? It’s simple—90% of new coins will become worthless within a year. I know very well that relying on this capital, once you hit a trap, it’s game over. So the strategy must be cautious—these two are like the dollar and euro in the digital world, relatively stable, and most friendly to beginners.
Stop-loss and take-profit must have specific numbers. My standard is to close a position if it loses 3%, and sell when it gains 6%. This ratio may seem conservative, but even with only a 50% win rate, it can be profitable in the long run. The key is execution.
Most people fail due to overconfidence. They overestimate their judgment and panic during market fluctuations. The crypto world is never short of stories; what’s lacking is patience to last until the end. For small funds to survive, rules must be strictly adhered to.