There are no shortages of overnight doubling legends in the crypto world, but few who actually live to the end and make money. Instead of constantly watching the market and chasing gains or cutting losses, it's better to honestly stick to a few bottom lines—this is the way for ordinary people to achieve stable profits in this market.
People often ask why, despite following various big V's operations daily, my account keeps shrinking? The real reason boils down to eight words: lack of execution and risk awareness. Last year, I opened a small account to experiment, using 1500U to test an idea: in the crypto space, is a conservative strategy really feasible? The results proved everything—over four months, the account grew to over 40,000U. No all-in bets, no leverage, no insider information, purely discipline and patience.
First, let's talk about the game rules at that time. On the day I deposited funds, I set three unbreakable red lines: First, leverage no more than 1x, meaning spot trading only; second, only trade mainstream coins like BTC and ETH, no chasing the hottest new coins; third, set stop-loss and take-profit points and execute them promptly without softening.
Comparing this to stories around me is very revealing. A friend started with 2000U, saw a new coin surge fiercely, and followed the trend to buy in. In just three days, he made 500U, then impulsively added 5x leverage and went all-in. A wave of correction wiped him out, and his account went to zero. Another person, averaging three trades a day, frequently entered and exited, paid over 300U in fees, and finally had less than 800U left of the principal. Compared to them, my operations seem particularly "low-skill."
Position management is key. Never go all-in; each time, use no more than 30% of the account funds. For example, when BTC is around $30,000, I start with a 450U position. If it continues to fall to $28,000, I add more. The benefit of this approach is that if my judgment is wrong, losses are kept within an acceptable range. The same logic applies to ETH—never greedy, just stick to these two core assets.
Stop-loss and take-profit are never just for show. Set target profit rates and stop-loss points, sell part of the position when the target is reached, and cut losses decisively when the price hits the stop point. Many people lose money here—they have a stop-loss plan but feel heartache when prices fall, always thinking "wait for the rebound," only to lose more as they wait. My principle is simple: follow the planned execution to the end. Emotional decisions only increase costs.
Over four months, I experienced BTC rebounds, ETH fluctuations, and market panic moments. But because I didn't have the threat of high leverage or chasing hot trends leading to trapped positions, I could stay confident amid volatility. When others panic and get wiped out or trapped, my account steadily moves upward.
To put it plainly, the underlying logic of making money in crypto is very simple: control risk, manage positions, and stick to discipline. These are not some advanced investment theories; everyone can learn them. The key is whether you can truly stick to it.
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MysteriousZhang
· 17h ago
1500U turns into over 40,000, easy to say but execution really is more important than talent
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ngl this logic sounds easy to explain, but few can stick it out for four months
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I'm just that fool who trades frequently, paying huge fees and still losing money, looks like I need to learn discipline
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The most heartbreaking story is that friend who made $500 in three days, how many people get hit like that and then go all-in and get liquidated
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So a conservative approach is to trade less, follow the mainstream, and set stop-losses? It sounds like it has no technical content but might be the best way to survive until the end
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The problem is the pain of cutting losses, knowing you need to stick to the plan but just can't bring yourself to sell during a dip
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Holding onto BTC and ETH tightly, this approach is basically about earning money you understand
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Compared to the stories of friends getting liquidated, suddenly four times the return seems pretty safe
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OnChainDetective
· 17h ago
lol the $1500 to $40k story hits different when you actually trace the wallet movements... something about those numbers doesn't add up in my chainanalysis
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ShadowStaker
· 17h ago
ngl the whole "discipline beats leverage" thing checks out mathematically, but tell me why 90% of people still blow up trying alts anyway
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HorizonHunter
· 17h ago
It sounds right, but achieving 40,000 U in four months from 1,500 U... this number depends on the market cycle. Can this bear market strategy be replicated?
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Discipline is indeed important, but it seems most people can't hold on for more than two weeks before breaking, including myself.
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Regarding 30% position management, what you said is correct. I'm just worried that I might get impulsive and go all in again haha.
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It really depends on what kind of market you're facing. Playing it too conservatively in a bull market might not be the best approach.
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It's quite rational, but it's hard for people around me who have made a profit to listen to this kind of advice.
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Talking about stop-loss is easy—cut when the time comes? I've never managed to do that; I always want to wait a bit longer.
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ProxyCollector
· 17h ago
Everyone is right, but execution is too difficult; most people fail because of being too soft-hearted.
There are no shortages of overnight doubling legends in the crypto world, but few who actually live to the end and make money. Instead of constantly watching the market and chasing gains or cutting losses, it's better to honestly stick to a few bottom lines—this is the way for ordinary people to achieve stable profits in this market.
People often ask why, despite following various big V's operations daily, my account keeps shrinking? The real reason boils down to eight words: lack of execution and risk awareness. Last year, I opened a small account to experiment, using 1500U to test an idea: in the crypto space, is a conservative strategy really feasible? The results proved everything—over four months, the account grew to over 40,000U. No all-in bets, no leverage, no insider information, purely discipline and patience.
First, let's talk about the game rules at that time. On the day I deposited funds, I set three unbreakable red lines: First, leverage no more than 1x, meaning spot trading only; second, only trade mainstream coins like BTC and ETH, no chasing the hottest new coins; third, set stop-loss and take-profit points and execute them promptly without softening.
Comparing this to stories around me is very revealing. A friend started with 2000U, saw a new coin surge fiercely, and followed the trend to buy in. In just three days, he made 500U, then impulsively added 5x leverage and went all-in. A wave of correction wiped him out, and his account went to zero. Another person, averaging three trades a day, frequently entered and exited, paid over 300U in fees, and finally had less than 800U left of the principal. Compared to them, my operations seem particularly "low-skill."
Position management is key. Never go all-in; each time, use no more than 30% of the account funds. For example, when BTC is around $30,000, I start with a 450U position. If it continues to fall to $28,000, I add more. The benefit of this approach is that if my judgment is wrong, losses are kept within an acceptable range. The same logic applies to ETH—never greedy, just stick to these two core assets.
Stop-loss and take-profit are never just for show. Set target profit rates and stop-loss points, sell part of the position when the target is reached, and cut losses decisively when the price hits the stop point. Many people lose money here—they have a stop-loss plan but feel heartache when prices fall, always thinking "wait for the rebound," only to lose more as they wait. My principle is simple: follow the planned execution to the end. Emotional decisions only increase costs.
Over four months, I experienced BTC rebounds, ETH fluctuations, and market panic moments. But because I didn't have the threat of high leverage or chasing hot trends leading to trapped positions, I could stay confident amid volatility. When others panic and get wiped out or trapped, my account steadily moves upward.
To put it plainly, the underlying logic of making money in crypto is very simple: control risk, manage positions, and stick to discipline. These are not some advanced investment theories; everyone can learn them. The key is whether you can truly stick to it.