Episode 1: The Starting Point of a Chicken Feathered Ground

Crypto trading is like dancing on a tightrope. When the wind is strong, many rush forward passionately; when the wind shifts, they all fall into a pile of feathers.
I know a fan who once had a substantial principal, but due to blind copying and reckless betting, his account dropped from over $100,000 to $5,000.
This $5,000 was his "last chance" scraped from living expenses.
When we first met, his eyes were bloodshot, and he said determinedly, "This time I must turn things around!"
I didn't comfort him but poured cold water directly: "Don't think about turning things around, think about not dying first." These words were harsh, but they saved him.

Episode 2: Starting to拆钱 from $5,000
I didn't draw him a big pie of 10x or 20x; the first step is called "拆钱" (拆钱). Divide $5,000 into 10 parts, each $500, and only use one part to test the waters. That's right, aim for a 20%-30% profit and then exit; if wrong, stop-loss and leave, never add positions.
At first, he was not used to it: "Doing this, earning a few dollars a day, when can I break even?"
I said, "The most important thing now is not to fall."
Gradually, he realized that the biggest benefit of small-scale operations is—being able to sleep peacefully. Even if he makes a few mistakes, the account only drops a few hundred dollars, and his mindset won't collapse. This is true止血 (stopping bleeding).

Episode 3: Stop-loss is your seatbelt
The first iron rule: stop-loss is like a seatbelt. Trading without a stop-loss will eventually blow up the account.
He used to love "holding through": enduring a 10% drop, believing in a rebound at 30%, but in the end, the account went to zero.
Now, he always sets a stop-loss before each trade. When triggered, he immediately exits.
The day he strictly enforced stop-loss for the first time, he lost $300 and felt heartbroken. But the next day, as the market continued to decline, he was glad he didn't stubbornly hold on. From that day on, he regarded stop-loss as a friend, not an enemy.

Episode 4: Three consecutive losses, forced shutdown
The second iron rule: after three consecutive losses, stop trading.
Three losses in a row indicate he's out of sync with the market.
Continuing to operate will only lead to more losses.
In the past, he often "added positions after three losses to recover," which usually resulted in "big losses."
Now, after three losses, he immediately shuts down his computer, goes to the gym, takes a shower, or does nothing. Doing nothing is the greatest protection. Once, after stopping, a big black swan event occurred the next day, and he was outside celebrating his good fortune.

Episode 5: Take half of the profit first
The third iron rule: profits must be withdrawn. No matter how beautiful the floating profit, if not taken early, it will be lost eventually, often doubled back.
He once made $100,000 in floating profit but didn't withdraw, leading to a full retracement.
Now, every time he earns a certain profit, he withdraws at least 50%, turning the numbers into cash in his bank account. When he first transferred $20,000 U to his bank card, he told me, "This is the first time I feel this money is real."

Episode 6: Light positions are the secret to longevity
The fourth iron rule: always keep a light position. The thrill of heavy positions is short-lived, but the pain of liquidation can last a long time.
Many people dislike light positions: "It earns too slowly, it's boring!" then go all-in, and three months later, they vanish.
He now controls each trade to 5-10% of his total funds.
During market volatility, his account curve remains smooth. The biggest benefit of light positions is the ability to choose slowly, wait patiently, and only eat the fattiest meat. Those with heavy positions can't wait, only chasing highs and killing lows, ultimately being repeatedly cut by the market.

Episode 7: From gambler to iron-blooded warrior
In two months, I witnessed his transformation. Previously, he was influenced by signals from the group, but now he doesn't chase highs, doesn't kill lows, and isn't emotionally driven. Under confirmed signals, he operates calmly. His rhythm is as steady as an old hunter.
I asked him how he feels? He said, "Trading can be without a racing heartbeat, I can finally sleep well."

Episode 8: Mindset + discipline are stronger than any indicator
Many ask me, "What indicators do you use?" I tell them: none.
Not high leverage, not magical moving averages, not AI signals. Just two simplest things: mindset + discipline.
Write the plan well and execute it; if you can't execute, don't enter the market. No matter how accurate the prediction, if you can't control yourself, it's all useless.
He now spends half the time watching the market compared to before because most of his time is spent managing himself, not the market. The market is always right; the only one you can control is yourself.

Episode 9: New signals are already appearing
Now, the 2026 year-start market is brewing again. Ethereum whales are increasing their holdings, on-chain active addresses are rising, and macro sentiment is shifting. Some old signals are reappearing.
But I won't lead people to gamble recklessly; I still use the old methods: light positions,拆钱, stop-loss, take profits, and wait for the most certain moments to act. No bottom-fishing, no chasing highs, only eating the most comfortable middle meat.

Episode 10: Surviving together is the real win
If you've been through ups and downs in the crypto world, been liquidated or blown up, welcome to chat anytime.
The crypto world is never short of stories of overnight riches, but those who truly survive until the end are those who prioritize survival.
When the next wave arrives, we stay calm and steady, step by step. Because on the wire, only those who can walk gracefully to the end are the true winners.