There is a truth staring us in the face in the crypto market— the vast majority of traders ultimately end up with losses. The problem isn't a lack of opportunities, but that many people have never truly learned how to survive in this market.



Here's a case worth sharing: starting with 1,200 USD, turning it into 36,000 USD in three months, all without a single liquidation. This isn't luck; there's a complete methodology behind it.

**The first key: Position splitting is the foundation for survival**

Divide your capital into three parts, each responsible for different roles—this sounds simple, but execution is difficult. The first part is for intraday trading, setting strict daily targets and exiting immediately, never greedily adding positions; the second part is for swing trading, making moves only every ten days or half a month, focusing on tracking major trend levels; the third part is the core holding, remaining unmoved regardless of price fluctuations, acting as the account's insurance.

In contrast, most people choose to go all-in. A single dip risks liquidation, leaving no room to consider profits. In the crypto market, survival is always the top priority; doubling your capital comes later.

**The second key: Follow the trend, avoid consuming in sideways markets**

80% of the market time is spent in range-bound oscillations. During these periods, more frequent trading results in higher fees and slippage. The correct approach is to wait for a clear trend before entering, capturing the entire move with a single trade. Another detail is to take profits promptly—when gains exceed 20%, take out 30% of the profit. This is called locking in gains—seasoned traders don't chase every trade for huge profits but build wealth through multiple small wins and compound growth.

**The third key: Use rules to replace feelings**

The easiest way to lose control in trading is through emotions. Set three ironclad rules: a 2% stop-loss with no exceptions, start reducing positions when profits reach 4%, and prohibit adding to losing positions (as this often leads to bigger losses). These rules may seem mechanical, but mechanical discipline is crucial for protecting your account. When traders strictly follow these rules, the market naturally provides positive feedback, and funds grow steadily through compound interest.

Opportunities in the crypto space are never scarce. What is scarce are disciplined traders who survive long enough to seize those opportunities.
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BlockchainBouncervip
· 20h ago
Full-position players, it's time to wake up. Really, not everyone will live to see the day of doubling.
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BloodInStreetsvip
· 01-08 10:02
That's quite true, but only a few can really survive. I've seen too many people go all-in with full positions, only to be wiped out by a sudden drop. The concept of position splitting sounds very simple, but when it comes to execution, all kinds of temptations arise. Greed is the biggest killer in this market.
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BlockchainRetirementHomevip
· 01-08 10:02
The strategy of dividing positions is indeed solid, but to be honest, most people fail due to lack of execution. Everyone understands this in theory. --- The case from 1200 to 36,000 isn't special; the key is mindset. The brothers who were fully invested have long been gone. --- I agree most with the 2% stop-loss rule. Many people die because they are unwilling to cut losses. --- Honestly, the only way to make money is to stay alive. Why do so many people fail to understand such a simple principle? --- I have a different view on bottom-fishing. By the time the trend is clear, it's often already halfway gone. --- Compound interest is truly the friend of time. Without sticking to it for a few years, you can't see the results. --- I've seen many people blow up their accounts because they added to their positions. It's a very painful lesson. --- Dividing into three parts is indeed an advanced approach, much better than blindly guessing.
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SybilSlayervip
· 01-08 10:01
Basically, making money while alive is more satisfying than sudden wealth. Once you understand this, you've already won half the battle.
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CommunityLurkervip
· 01-08 09:49
The concept of position splitting is correct, but very few people can actually do it. Most people are still driven by market sentiment.
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BlockTalkvip
· 01-08 09:41
Basically, living is the most important thing, making money is secondary. I agree with the concept of position sizing, but few can truly stick to it. Turning 1200 into 36,000 sounds great, but the key is not to get liquidated—that's the winning mindset. Emotions are the biggest enemy, more ruthless than market fluctuations. Adding to a position is like suicide; this ironclad rule must not be broken. The rule is simple, but execution is hell. Spending 80% of the time wasting fees in volatility is really painful. Securing profits and taking profits is correct; greed always leads to the same ending. The traders who survive in the crypto world are the ones who truly make money.
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