2026-01-08 07:28:31

Today, let's not discuss candlestick charts. I want to talk about how to survive longer in this market.

Over the years, I've seen too many people rush in dreaming of getting rich overnight, only to lose their initial capital. From turning 2000U into 380,000U, every step has been a lesson learned with real money. Today, I’ll share these five ironclad rules, which might be helpful to some.

**Rule 1: Cut losses immediately, don't hope for a rebound**

The market will never turn around just because you stubbornly hold on. Once your stop-loss is hit, walk away without hesitation. The greed to hold on longer only deepens the wounds. This isn't about giving up; it's about protecting yourself with the most basic operation.

**Rule 2: Rest after consecutive mistakes**

If you keep losing on five consecutive trades in a short period, it's not bad luck—your rhythm is completely out of sync. The smartest thing to do at this point is to turn off the screen and get a good sleep. Restart your brain, and tomorrow's market will be clearer.

**Rule 3: Turn profits into cash immediately**

The numbers in your account are illusions; only what you withdraw to your wallet is real money. My habit is to transfer out a portion every time I earn $3,000, so I can experience the real sense of gains and also accumulate evidence of my ability to survive.

**Rule 4: Follow the trend, stay put during consolidation**

The trend is your friend, and sideways ranges are like a meat grinder. When you can't understand the direction, doing nothing is the best approach. If you get itchy to chase the oscillations, nine out of ten times you'll get cut.

**Rule 5: Limit single position size to 10%**

Only by accepting losses can you go further. Small positions keep your mindset stable and your vision clear. When your position size grows, you start doing stupid things.

The most important truth in this market is: surviving longer is a hundred times more valuable than making quick profits. The abyss is always there, but you can choose not to jump down.

One last message for everyone: you come here to make money, not to gamble with your life. Master the skills of survival first, and making money will come naturally.

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NewPumpamentals

· 01-10 20:34

Stop-loss is easy to talk about, but when it comes to the actual position, your hands start to shake... I've seen too many people refuse to cut losses, and in the end, they lose even their principal. Wait, from 2000U to 380,000? That number is outrageous. How many roller coasters would it take to get there? Losing five trades in a row should be a sign to stop. I have deep experience with this... I used to keep losing during that period, and only later did I realize it was because my mindset had collapsed. Account numbers can be deceptive, really... Only by withdrawing to a wallet can you sleep peacefully. Trading with a small position truly changed my habits; when I go heavy, my brain doesn't work well. People who live long usually end up making money; those rushing to get rich quickly tend to lose everything and get out. If you can manage to do three of these five points, you probably have a good chance of surviving this bear market.

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ChainMemeDealer

· 01-10 18:25

Damn, this set of logic really hit the nail on the head... I've now fully understood the concept of stop-loss. That previous mindset of "just wait a bit longer and you'll break even" was basically slow suicide. Losing five trades in a row means it's time to wash up and sleep. You're so right. I was previously cut like that and it made me question life. I've also developed the habit of withdrawing now. The account balance is indeed illusory; only cash in hand truly counts as profit. That line "being cut nine out of ten times" is truly a blood and tears story... itching hands are the most expensive. Light positions can really save your life. When you go all-in, your brain short circuits. This iron law must be engraved in your mind. Living long is a hundred times more profitable than earning fast. This should be a motto. Going from 2,000 to 380,000 might be more convincing than the numbers themselves. No gambling with life, just making money—simple, straightforward, effective. The only worry is that some people might not listen and still go all-in.

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 01-09 11:12

Article 3 is the best, the account numbers are indeed just paper wealth. I've learned this the hard way. Losing five trades in a row and immediately taking a break—I'm reflecting on this. I really got cut when I was itchy before. Not cutting? Waiting for a margin call? Haha, you're so right. This is the real survival rule, not some get-rich-quick scheme. 10% position size has indeed saved me several times; heavy positions crush my mentality. Honestly, living long is the real winner. Those chasing quick money are mostly gone. Volatility, volatility, volatility—I keep falling here, each time a bloody lesson. From 2000 to 380,000, no one else has done it. This is what I call practical experience. Now I finally understand the importance of stop-loss; greed really kills. Staring at the account numbers every day is pointless; better to take profits and feel secure.

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GateUser-00be86fc

· 01-08 07:58

Stop-loss is really, 99% of people die on the phrase "wait for a rebound." Losing five trades in a row should be a wake-up call, but I see some guys still adding positions, truly wanting to make quick money and losing their minds. Account numbers are deceptive; cash is king. I have deep experience with this. In choppy markets, don't be reckless—cut nine times out of ten, and the remaining one won't be any better. Heavy positions are truly a original sin; only by lightening up can the mind be clear.

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tokenomics_truther

· 01-08 07:57

This guy's point about cutting losses really hit me; too many people hold on tightly and end up being carried out. 2000u to 380,000—those numbers speak for themselves, not bragging. The third point is the best—account balances are all fake; only the ones that actually get secured count. I have deep experience with this. But I still want to say, sometimes resting is easy, sticking to it is hard. Talking about a 10% position size sounds simple, but when actually trading, it's easy to slip up and go over.

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LiquidationAlert

· 01-08 07:46

The first one really hits hard. I used to hold on stubbornly, and then I blew up all at once. I don't know why, but some people just can't listen... You really have to stay alive first. That 380,000 figure looks satisfying, but how many stop-losses did it take to get there? Losing five consecutive trades in a row means it's time to sleep. I agree with this saying, so you don't lose more and want to turn things around. Account numbers are really an illusion; only withdrawals count. Those who chase volatility every day, getting cut ten times and still not changing... unbelievable. The 10% position size is a bottom line; many people broke it right from the start. Living long > earning fast. This is a phrase that should be engraved in your mind.

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FloorPriceNightmare

· 01-08 07:46

Damn, really. I used to always think about rebounds when setting stop-losses, but I ended up losing so much I doubted my life. Haha, losing five trades in a row really makes me reflect. It's more painful than just pushing forward. Instant profit withdrawal is a genius move. I always feel like the account numbers are floating in the air. If you don't understand, don't touch it. I need to keep this phrase in my mind. The 10% position limit sounds simple, but few people actually follow through with it. Longevity is the key to success. Those chasing quick money have all become martyrs.

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retroactive_airdrop

· 01-08 07:42

Stop-loss is truly a life-and-death line; so many people die because of the obsession with not cutting losses. I've seen it too often. After making five wrong trades in a row, take a break—this advice is spot on. The itch to trade is the number one killer. Profits are only real when realized; account numbers are just an illusion. I deeply understand this. During sideways markets, really do nothing. When your hands are on the keyboard, you just want to click randomly. The meat grinder analogy is perfect. A 10% position limit sounds simple, but it's too hard to implement. When you're heavily invested, your mind truly stops working. Living longer is worth a hundred times more than earning quickly. This is a phrase I need to engrain in my mind.

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