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Why have you been losing in the crypto world all the time?
To be blunt, you're not really trading, you're gambling.
Most people place orders based on feelings, chasing after rises, panicking during drops, not even having a basic plan in place.
In this state, it's no wonder you're losing.
I've summarized a few core principles, simple but truly useful:
First, allocate your positions properly.
Divide your funds into 5 parts, using only one part at a time.
Keep stop-loss at 10%, which means a single mistake costs only about 2% of your total funds.
Five consecutive mistakes would only lose 10%, but as long as you catch one trend, profits can cover the losses.
Second, only follow the trend.
Rebounds during a downtrend are mostly trap moves; dips during an uptrend are opportunities.
Don’t try to bottom fish; buying low is always safer than trying to catch the bottom.
Third, avoid jumping into assets that are surging suddenly.
Whether mainstream or altcoins, assets that spike too sharply in the short term are unlikely to continue strengthening.
High-level stagnation is a signal—if it’s time to exit, do so; don’t gamble on the last leg.
Fourth, focus on structure, not feelings.
A MACD golden cross below zero that crosses upward is a relatively stable signal of initiation;
a death cross at high levels is a reminder to reduce your position.
Fifth, volume is more important than K-line patterns.
Increasing volume at the bottom indicates funds are entering;
high volume at the top without price rising indicates funds are fleeing.
Understanding this can help you avoid many pitfalls.
Sixth, only trade during upward cycles.
When the 3-day, 30-day, and even larger cycles are all trending upward, that’s when the market is worth participating in.
When the trend is unclear, staying in cash is the best choice.
Seventh, review your trades weekly.
It’s not about how much you made, but whether your logic has changed.
If your direction is wrong, correct it promptly—it's much better than stubbornly holding on.
These principles sound very ordinary, but those who truly make money are the ones who master these basics to the extreme.
The crypto market is never short of opportunities; what’s lacking are disciplined people.
If you’re losing now, it’s not the market’s problem, it’s because you haven’t established your own rules yet.
I won’t try to guess the ups and downs for you; I only aim to help you build a system that can survive long-term, so you can avoid unnecessary detours.