2026-01-19 21:40:19

The year I entered the circle was 2017, with 5,000 USDT in my pocket. Watching people around me trade derivatives, leverage causing liquidation, some even risking their houses, I managed to survive——over 5 years, my account has never been liquidated once, with a maximum drawdown of no more than 8%, and eventually grew to a seven-figure sum.

It's not luck, nor do I believe in K-line mysticism. Honestly, I treat trading as a probability game, following the rules of market competition.

How did I "survive"? I’ve figured out a few bottom lines:

**Profit must be secured first.** Whenever the profit in the account reaches a certain percentage of the principal—say 10%—I will first withdraw a portion to my wallet to lock in. The remaining funds are then used to continue trading with these "free profits." This keeps my mindset much more stable because I’m earning the market’s money, not risking my hard-earned principal.

**Look for high odds on multiple timeframes.** I don’t guess whether prices will go up or down. The usual approach is to determine the main trend on the daily chart, identify key support and resistance zones on the 4-hour chart, then use detailed cycles like 15-minute charts to catch specific entry signals. And, make sure the profit expectation is at least several times the risk before entering a trade—that’s what I call a "high odds position."

**Small losses, big gains are the way to go.** Honestly, my win rate per trade isn’t very high, maybe less than 50%. But the key is to strictly limit each loss—say, no more than 1.5% of the total capital per trade—and let winning trades run as far as possible. Over the long term, the mathematical expectation is positive, and that’s enough.

**Discipline is the last line of defense.** I divide my funds into several parts, investing only a small portion each time. If I lose two trades in a row, I immediately take a break and never chase trades. Every time my account reaches a new level, I withdraw some profits—don’t be greedy, lock in what you’ve already earned.

The crypto world is a long road with many detours. If you’re feeling confused or facing bottlenecks now, maybe a change in perspective will help.

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MetaverseLandlady

· 12h ago

This brother is right, the key is to stay alive and not be greedy. --- Rolling 7 figures from 5000U? It really depends on strict execution, not luck. --- I respect the idea of locking in profits; many people just get wiped out by retracements. --- A win rate below 50% can still be profitable, which shows that odds management is the real core. --- After two consecutive losses, take a break. I need to learn this discipline. --- Look at the daily chart to find the direction, then enter with a more refined cycle. This logic is indeed reliable. --- The key is to lock in profits and continue playing with "money given for free." The mindset really changes. --- Surviving in the crypto world is truly harder than making money. --- A 1.5% stop loss per trade is a bit strict; it really depends on the market conditions. --- That's why I don't chase orders anymore. Those who chase tend to end badly.

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FortuneTeller42

· 12h ago

Bro, this methodology sounds pretty solid, but honestly, very few people can actually implement it... I've seen too many who know the theory but end up losing the most. I agree with the principle of locking in profits, I almost lost everything trying to earn a little more spread before, but now I've learned my lesson. However, a 1.5% stop-loss per trade is a bit tight; during volatility, it's easy to get shaken out... The way you allocate funds is well done, discipline really is the last line of defense. Turning a seven-figure amount from 5000U requires going through countless psychological tests.

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ExpectationFarmer

· 12h ago

Really, I've been using the logic of small-loss, large-profit trading since 2019, but few people stick to it... This guy hasn't had a margin call in 5 years, which is the most outrageous. --- To put it nicely, the key is to endure those few waves of sharp declines. Without strong psychological resilience, no amount of theory will help. --- I agree with the saying "lock in profits," but when the account actually gains 10%, how many people can resist continuing to trade? --- A single trade loss limit of 1.5%... sounds simple, but actually executing it is another matter. --- Take a break after two consecutive losses; this discipline is really strict. Most people can't hold on that long. --- Multi-cycle confirmation + small stop-loss + large profit; in plain terms, it's probability theory. As long as the long-term expected value is greater than zero, that's enough. The hard part is the long-term. --- I copied this system, but I still can't shake the habit of chasing trades... I feel discipline is the most valuable thing.

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ForkTrooper

· 12h ago

Having survived this long without a liquidation, it really depends on discipline, not some mystical method to save you. --- The principle of small losses and big profits is indeed true, but it's just too hard to implement; most people simply can't do it. --- It sounds good, but how many can actually stick to a 1.5% stop loss... I'm the kind of fool who wants to break even as soon as I lose a little. --- Seven figures now, I really respect that, but I want to know when I was psychologically the most崩溃 during these five years. --- I agree with the idea of taking profits early, otherwise I always feel like I'm playing with someone else's money and tend to go all in. --- Looking for high odds across multiple cycles sounds simple, but once you try it, you'll realize how bad you are at it. --- The most ruthless rule is to take a break after two consecutive losses; most people just want to recover losses and end up sinking deeper. --- From 2017's $5,000 to seven figures, wow, how did that happen? Still, it was probably due to the dividends from the big V market during that period. --- Discipline is the defensive line, but mindset is the foundation. No matter how good the method, if your mentality collapses, it's all useless. --- Instead of guessing rise or fall, just look for high odds. This approach, from a different perspective, is just prudent investing—nothing mysterious.

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AirdropHarvester

· 12h ago

Damn, this operation is really steady... But to be honest, not having a liquidation in 5 years, how strong must that mentality be? --- It's easy to say, but how many people can actually execute it? Most of the time, greed gets the better of them and it's gone in an instant. --- The key is the "take profits first." How many people die at this step? They make a profit and still want to do another round. --- Seven figures are nothing. Being able to survive until now without liquidation is the real skill. --- It's all about risk management. Sounds simple, but in practice... I just can't be that rational every day. --- Stop after two consecutive losses? Bro, your discipline is really strong. I usually only realize after ten losses. --- Wow, with less than a 50% win rate, you can still grow to seven figures—that's the power of probability, right? --- Living naked and real is the true winner, much stronger than those who get rich overnight and go bankrupt overnight.

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SmartContractDiver

· 12h ago

Listen to what this brother is saying, and he's really got a point. Securing the gains is something I deeply understand... But I still can't control the impulse to go all in, haha. --- Damn, setting such strict stop-losses, I need to reflect on my trading style. --- I've learned the strategy of selecting high odds points. I used to only think about making quick money and never considered the risk-reward ratio. --- Stop trading after two consecutive losses? I’ve been holding on through ten consecutive losses, my mindset is way off. --- Now I understand what it means to be a surviving trader. It's not about making a lot, but losing little... That really hits home. --- Speaking of turning 5000U into a seven-figure sum, how many years of compound interest would that take? Time is really incredible.

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