The recent market volatility has indeed been intense. When Bitcoin dropped below the 90,000 mark, the single-day liquidation exceeded 470 million, and many traders took profits during the chase and panic selling. In such market conditions, frequent trading often does more harm than good.
I decided to run a comparative test. Using 1,000 units of crypto assets as initial capital, I selected 5 top accounts with different styles. Each account followed with 200 units, and a 7-day cycle was set to observe actual performance. As of the close on January 8, the total position reached 1,150 units, with a cumulative net profit of 15%. In the current liquidity-tight market environment, this result is quite good.
Breaking down the specific data:
The first account follows a steady compound interest strategy, with highly diversified holdings. It maintained its anti-dip characteristics during this adjustment, serving as a stabilizer in volatile markets.
The second account mainly trades mainstream coins in swing trading, with precise timing. Its return rate reached 9.85% (corresponding to 219.7 units). The downside is occasional chasing highs, but stop-loss execution is very decisive. Overall, it adopts an aggressive yet relatively stable approach.
The third account is good at capturing short-term rebound opportunities. Its trading frequency isn't high, but its hit rate is quite good. The return rate is 7.85% (215.7 units), making it suitable for traders who want quick profits while avoiding high-frequency trading fees.
The fourth account has a conservative style, with 213.8 units and a 6.9% return. It holds positions for a relatively longer period, with volatility significantly lower than the previous accounts.
From this small-scale test, different strategies indeed show obvious differences within the same period. Choosing the right follower is much more stable than blindly trading on your own.
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not_your_keys
· 13h ago
Copy trading is indeed a strategy, but I still think the habit of chasing highs like the second person needs to be addressed. No matter how cautious the approach, it can't withstand a margin call once.
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WhaleWatcher
· 01-10 00:52
Really, frequent operations are like a suicide mode. It's much more stable to follow the top players than to mess around blindly on your own. This 15% return is indeed tempting.
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NFTFreezer
· 01-10 00:50
Copy trading can be profitable, but you need to choose the right people; otherwise, it's all for nothing.
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LiquidationTherapist
· 01-10 00:47
470 million in liquidation. Those still chasing gains and selling off should really take a look at this set of data.
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GoldDiggerDuck
· 01-10 00:45
The co-investment test data looks pretty good, and I find the second person's wave trading method a bit tempting.
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SerumDegen
· 01-10 00:44
nah the liquidation cascade that week was absolutely insane, watched the order books just evaporate... but honestly? following randoms pulling 9-15% seems like copium when you're just hemorrhaging fees on their whipsaws lol
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RektButStillHere
· 01-10 00:41
Copy trading is really much better than blindly operating on your own, especially in this kind of volatile market... A 15% return is already good when liquidity is tight, and the key is that I wasn't liquidated haha
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LiquidityWizard
· 01-10 00:36
Co-investment testing seems pretty good, but I still think a 7-day cycle is too short. Truly profitable ones need to be evaluated over a couple of months' performance.
The recent market volatility has indeed been intense. When Bitcoin dropped below the 90,000 mark, the single-day liquidation exceeded 470 million, and many traders took profits during the chase and panic selling. In such market conditions, frequent trading often does more harm than good.
I decided to run a comparative test. Using 1,000 units of crypto assets as initial capital, I selected 5 top accounts with different styles. Each account followed with 200 units, and a 7-day cycle was set to observe actual performance. As of the close on January 8, the total position reached 1,150 units, with a cumulative net profit of 15%. In the current liquidity-tight market environment, this result is quite good.
Breaking down the specific data:
The first account follows a steady compound interest strategy, with highly diversified holdings. It maintained its anti-dip characteristics during this adjustment, serving as a stabilizer in volatile markets.
The second account mainly trades mainstream coins in swing trading, with precise timing. Its return rate reached 9.85% (corresponding to 219.7 units). The downside is occasional chasing highs, but stop-loss execution is very decisive. Overall, it adopts an aggressive yet relatively stable approach.
The third account is good at capturing short-term rebound opportunities. Its trading frequency isn't high, but its hit rate is quite good. The return rate is 7.85% (215.7 units), making it suitable for traders who want quick profits while avoiding high-frequency trading fees.
The fourth account has a conservative style, with 213.8 units and a 6.9% return. It holds positions for a relatively longer period, with volatility significantly lower than the previous accounts.
From this small-scale test, different strategies indeed show obvious differences within the same period. Choosing the right follower is much more stable than blindly trading on your own.