2026-01-08 12:23:44

Having navigated the crypto world for these years, I have seen too many people make money only to lose it all again, and beginners who double their investment in a year then go back to zero. Today, I want to share my six-year practical summary, not for anything else, but in hopes that newcomers can pay less tuition.

Let's start with small capital. When you only have 10,000 yuan, the idea of full position must be killed. Instead of chasing highs and selling lows every day, wait for a genuine main upward wave. Doing this once a year is enough. The remaining time, patience is your strongest weapon.

Cognition is the most valuable. Before real trading, you must repeatedly practice in a demo account. The advantage of a demo account is that you can try mistakes infinitely, but when real money is involved, it’s a different story—one big mistake could mean irreparable loss.

Don’t be fooled by good news. There are many cases where major positive news turns into negative after implementation. If you didn’t act on the good news the same day, sell quickly when it opens high the next day. The pain of being caught in a trap is something you really don’t want to experience again.

Pay special attention to the holiday trap. Historical data shows that before holidays, reducing positions or even staying completely out of the market is a smart choice. The saying “markets must fall during holidays” is not unfounded.

For medium to long-term strategies, keep enough ammunition. Use high sell and low buy cycles—don’t expect to take all profits in one wave—this is the monopoly of big players. Retail traders should stay grounded. For short-term trading, focus on actively traded, volatile stocks. Inactive ones not only waste time but also mess with your mindset.

Market rhythm is crucial. Slow declines with rebounds can be very frustrating, but if the decline accelerates suddenly, rebounds tend to be even more vigorous. Understanding the rhythm means understanding half the market.

Stop-loss is a must. If you buy wrong, admit it and cut losses immediately. As long as your principal remains, opportunities will always exist. This is the bottom line for survival.

When monitoring short-term trades, 15-minute K-line charts combined with KDJ indicators can help you find many good entry and exit points.

There are countless trading techniques, but learning all at once can be confusing. It’s better to master one or two methods and refine them repeatedly until they reach perfection. That’s enough to help you stand firm in the market.

All these lessons are lessons I learned with real money. If you’re still wandering in the crypto world, take a few more looks. Maybe one of these points will wake you up.

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JustHereForAirdrops

· 01-10 06:00

I've been wanting to see this kind of practical advice for a long time. The full position strategy has really caused many people to get trapped and lose money. To be honest, I’ve always struggled with stop-losses; I can never bring myself to cut. I’ve remembered the rule of reducing positions during holidays; next time before a holiday, I will definitely be fully out of the market. The simulated trading approach sounds a bit idealistic; in real trading, it’s a whole different story. Patience is the strongest weapon; this really hit me. I'll try the KDJ combined with the 15-minute chart to see if this combo can save me. Getting the main upward wave right once a year is enough; this approach feels much clearer. I didn’t dare to act on the good news days; I got stopped out when it gapped up the next day. Reading this article now feels a bit painful. Mastering one or two methods is better than trying to learn everything; I need to reflect on this. It’s really hard to grasp the rhythm of the market; I only realize it after I get caught in a trap.

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LeverageAddict

· 01-08 12:53

Not bad, but I still think most people simply can't execute it. They know it in theory, but when the market actually arrives, they'll still go all-in and buy in. Bro, this set of theories sounds perfect, but I have to question the idea that the market must fall during holidays. This year’s Spring Festival actually saw a significant rise beforehand. The stop-loss part is real. I lost over 100,000 yuan early on because I couldn't bear to cut my losses. Now I immediately run at the first sign of a 0.1 yuan drop, and I no longer chase profits. Mastering one or two methods is a great suggestion. I end up learning everything and getting everything mixed up. Now I just focus on minute charts and volume. When practicing on a demo account, I felt like a master, but when real money is involved, I immediately become a rookie. Building psychological resilience is probably the biggest challenge. KDJ combined with 15-minute K-line has been tested a few times and works well, but it requires full-time monitoring. Office workers simply don’t have the time. Selling at a high open the next day after good news? I’m actually considering whether to chase the high. It doesn’t seem that absolute to me. I agree that having enough ammunition is important, but now the market is shrinking, so where are the opportunities for high sell and low buy?

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GasFeeGazer

· 01-08 12:49

Six years of experience as a seasoned trader's heartfelt words, unfortunately most people will still continue to hold full positions and chase highs after reading them. Practicing on a simulated account is truly the right approach; many people get completely wiped out when they put real money in. I've stepped into this trap too many times during holidays. Now I always go completely flat before a break, and I feel much more at ease. Really, instead of learning ten different techniques, mastering KDJ to perfection is the way to go. Specialization is king. To be honest, it's the greed that’s the biggest hurdle. Seeing others multiply tenfold makes you want to copy, but most of the time, you'll just end up as a casualty. Stop-loss is the hardest, but it really is the only way to stay alive and exit the market. The phrase "knowledge is valuable" really hit home. Many people lose money not because of technical issues, but because of a lack of understanding.

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airdrop_huntress

· 01-08 12:49

Honestly, I've fallen into the trap of full position before, and I still feel scared when I think about it. I have a deep understanding of waiting for the main upward wave; it's much easier than chasing and selling every day. Practicing on a simulated account honestly helped me avoid significant losses. It's really not scary that prices tend to fall during holidays; I didn't believe it before, but now I do. Stop-loss is the most heartbreaking, but surviving is the hard truth. The cycle of selling high and buying low is definitely more comfortable than going all-in in one shot. I also use the 15-minute K-line combined with KDJ; sometimes it’s quite accurate. However, I feel like there's always more to learn about cognition; the crypto world is always changing. The sense of rhythm is amazing; I truly understand half of the market. Mastering one or two methods is more reliable than trying to be good at everything.

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GasFeeAssassin

· 01-08 12:46

That's right, full positions are really a poison. I've seen too many people go all-in and then cry but can't even shed tears. Practicing on a simulated account is indeed something I only understood after being beaten by reality. If you don't sell on good news day, you'll regret it when it opens high the next day and rushes in—this idea hits hard. I've used the strategy of holding cash during holidays; only after stepping into the pit do you realize how clever it is. I'm also using the 15-minute K combined with KDJ, and occasionally I catch some good entry points. You’re right about stop-loss; admit defeat when you need to, living is more important than anything. But still, some people can't change their full-position habit, no matter how much they hear, it's useless.

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DAOplomacy

· 01-08 12:38

ngl the whole "patience is your greatest weapon" thing... arguably that's just path dependency talking. most people don't have the luxury to wait for the "one true rally per year" when bills exist, but sure, the incentive structures definitely reward those who can afford to be patient

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0xSoulless

· 01-08 12:35

It's the same old story again. After six years as a rookie, you still want to teach others? I think the ones who are truly making money have already shut up, while those who are afraid of losing are the ones giving lectures every day.

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