2026-01-11 09:25:54

I have had my setbacks in the crypto world. My account dropped from 200,000 to 10,000 directly, with over ten liquidation events. During that time, I kept asking myself: Why do I keep losing? It was only then that I realized—this market is not about technical skills, but about self-discipline.

These six principles pulled me back from the brink and ultimately turned a 10,000 into 1,000,000. Sharing with everyone:

**Stop-loss is an essential course for survival.** Set the maximum loss per trade at 3% of your account balance. For a 10,000 account, that’s a red line of 300. Once it breaks key support or previous lows, cut the position immediately. This is not advice; it’s standard for every trade.

**Position control is the foundation of long-term survival.** For a 10,000 account, the maximum contract position corresponds to a risk exposure of 2,000U. Divide your funds into 5 parts, trade only one part per day, avoid overdrawing, and withstand even wild fluctuations.

**Dance only with the trend.** Look at the 4-hour chart: only go long in a bullish moving average; close all short positions if it breaks below the 20-day moving average. Don’t bottom fish in a bear market or guess the top in a bull market. Going against the trend leads to bleeding.

**Stay calm immediately when your mindset collapses.** Losing two trades in a row, heartbeat racing, only thinking "get back to break-even and run"—that’s a signal. Turn off the trading app, stay calm for half an hour, and let your emotions recover.

**Trade only one wave of market each day.** From 9 am to 2 pm, use 5% of your position to test the waters; from 2 pm to 8 pm, focus on 15% for main trades (markets are relatively stable); after 8 pm, trade less (news can cause explosions). Never chase meme coins or new tokens.

**Profit must be secured.** Every 20 points gained, move the stop-loss up by 10 points to let profits run. Immediately transfer 40% of realized profits to spot wallet to lock in gains.

Final words: Don’t operate blindly, don’t expect overnight riches. Any investment is a gradual process. Keep a clear mind, control your position size, and set clear goals for solid results. Doubling your money isn’t about speed; it’s about having a method.

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TokenSleuth

· 01-14 05:43

Losing from 200,000 to 10,000 was brutal, but then from 10,000 to 1,000,000... that takes incredible self-discipline. --- The 3% stop-loss red line is really a lifeline; if you don't die, there's a chance. I used to not do this well before. --- Divide your position into 5 parts, only move one part each day. It sounds simple but is extremely difficult to do. Who wouldn't want to go all-in? --- Bottom fishing in a bear market and guessing the top in a bull market—I've skipped both of these traps, too much bleeding. --- Mindset is truly the most problematic in trading. Losing two trades in a row and wanting to make it back immediately—that's a recipe for disaster. --- Going from 200,000 to 10,000 and then to 1,000,000—this story is a bit unbelievable, but the methodology really hits the mark. --- Only taking one wave of market movement each day requires incredible self-control. I really can't quit new meme coins. --- Taking 40% profit and cashing out—I get it now. Previously, greed caused me to let profits slip away, and I ended up losing.

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SilentObserver

· 01-11 13:45

Really, if you can't do a good job with stop-losses, it's like suicide. I used to die because of this problem. From 200,000 directly to 10,000, that's a bit harsh, but honestly, this is actually the best textbook. Only after losing everything do you realize how bad you are. The key is still that sentence: position sizing is the key. No matter how good your skills are, without risk management for survival, it's all useless. I think there's some logic to catching a wave in the market, but I often break my rule at 8 PM haha. Securing profits is so important. Many people fall into the trap of "letting profits run" and then when they retrace, their mindset collapses. Mindset is actually more difficult than anything else. Knowing and doing are worlds apart. Compared to these, I think the hardest part is truly being able to stick to not touching dirt dogs, the temptation is quite strong.

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gas_fee_therapist

· 01-11 09:54

Honestly, I've already validated this methodology long ago. It can indeed help you survive, but the execution is too difficult.

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PancakeFlippa

· 01-11 09:52

Stop-loss is really a lifeline. I used to refuse to cut losses at all costs, and one time I went straight to zero. It all sounds right, but execution is too difficult. The mentality part is really the devil. 10,000 to 1,000,000? That requires such strong mental resilience. Just thinking about it makes me tired. The part about position control is excellent, but when greed takes over, I simply can't listen. Not chasing new coins hits me hard. My blood and tears came from exactly that.

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OnchainUndercover

· 01-11 09:45

200,000 liquidation to 10,000 is really brutal; this is a vivid lesson. From despair to 1 million, self-discipline truly works, but the hardest part is probably sticking to that 3% stop-loss red line.

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rug_connoisseur

· 01-11 09:39

Hmm... Going from 200,000 to 10,000 and then back to 1,000,000, this story sounds quite real, but to be honest, the ratio is too extreme and a bit unbelievable. Stop-loss is indeed the truth; I previously couldn't be ruthless enough, and as a result, I lost so much on a single trade that I doubted my life. I agree with position control, but executing it is really difficult, especially when the market is exploding.

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PessimisticOracle

· 01-11 09:32

From 200,000 to 10,000, how strong must one's mentality be to endure... Honestly, during that period, I should have considered liquidating everything and lying flat.

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AlphaLeaker

· 01-11 09:26

Really, I used to be the kind who would never admit to a stop-loss mistake. My account went from over 200,000 down to just a few thousand, and thinking about it now still makes me feel heartache. Mindset is indeed the most important factor, more valuable than any technical skill, to be honest.

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