老程交易

Friends who want to learn strategy trading and the mindset for following trades
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In addition to the trading ideas I share, I’ll also share my entry/exit logic and real-world trading rhythm. If there’s anything you don’t understand, feel free to discuss it together—so you can avoid taking too many detours

$MU breaks through the 1000 mark in a runaway surge!

From the main breakout wave that doubled from 720—do you dare to chase it?

Since the early-August low at 720, Micron’s rebound has been nothing short of a relentless thrust. Today, it even forcibly pushed through the 1000 level!

Take a close look at the 4-hour chart trend: it’s a steady step-by-step rise from 880, with the highs continually set higher, the lows moving up one after another—forming the most textbook long-side main breakout structure.

Especially today’s big bullish candle, which even touched 1024 and directly stomped down on the 1000 whole-number threshold. The bulls’ momentum is soaring.

But the more excited you feel, the more you must stay calm and closely watch the strong resistance zone ahead.

The first “gate of hell” overhead is 1040–1060 (the tight trapped-holder consolidation platform before the mid-July crash). If the 4-hour level can hold steady with volume-backed real bodies above 1060, then the upside space will fully open—and the next target directly becomes 1120, even 1160!

For the first pullback support, watch 1000–980 (the “Kill Thousands” threshold and the top-bottom conversion zone of the breakout platform). The core lifeline is the 940 platform.

As long as the 4-hour pullback does not fall below 980, the long-side attack pattern remains intact.

If it’s a false breakout that gets dumped back below 980, then on the short term you only need to be wary of the risk of a high-and-fade shakeout.

Once the main breakout trend is in place, never try to guess the top against the trend. It’s better to wait for the pullback to stabilize and then follow with the momentum—don’t halfway in try to block the moving logs like you’re stepping in front of a runaway cart!

For those holding long positions at lower levels, keep the moving take-profit pattern going well. If you haven’t boarded yet, please don’t chase blindly above 1025. Wait for the pullback to shrink volume and stabilize in the 1000–980 zone, then consider entering in batches on the low.

Break below 960—strictly cut losses.

Go with the trend to catch the big meat. Don’t be a mindless spectator missing the move in the main breakout wave!
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I’ve been in crypto for almost 10 years and have seen far too many accounts end up in the same place.

People start with 20,000 or 30,000 USDT, thinking they’ve figured out the market. A few months later, they look again and have only 3,000 or 4,000 USDT left.

A quick look through their trade history tells you why: chasing rallies, opening trades too often, refusing to accept losses, and rushing to take profits as soon as they make a little. The market wasn’t necessarily the problem—their own trading just kept shrinking their accounts.

As soon as they learn a few indicators, they want to catch every candle. They switch back and forth between 3-minute and 15-minute charts, placing a dozen or even 20 trades a day. By the end of the month, they haven’t made much from getting the direction right, but they’ve paid plenty in fees and slippage.

And then there’s the information overload. Someone in a group posts about a coin that’s gone up several times over, and suddenly they’re afraid of missing out. They chase it and put on a heavy position.

When the market reverses, they’ve already lost a big chunk by the time they think about getting out. The longer they stare at charts at night, the more unsettled they feel—until they even forget their original trading plan.

If you want to last in crypto, start by getting these things right.

First, don’t let every candle dictate what you do.

Shorter timeframes are noisy, and frequent trading can easily throw you off rhythm. Start by looking at the trend on higher timeframes, then find a suitable entry. If there’s no opportunity, wait. It’s fine not to place a trade for several days.

Second, don’t stubbornly hold losing trades, and don’t seek comfort by averaging down.

Before entering a trade, decide where you’ll exit if you’re wrong. Don’t assume that a price drop means you can lower your average cost. If you really want to add to your position, have a clear trading plan. Don’t treat adding to a position as a way to win your losses back.

Third, if you’re on a losing streak, stop for a while.

Set a rule for yourself: after two consecutive stop-losses, stop trading for the day and review your trades once you’ve calmed down.

Don’t rush to make back your losses. The more urgently you try to break even, the more likely you are to place trades that aren’t part of your plan.
Fourth, spend less time following trade calls and more time reviewing your own trading history.

How much other people make has nothing to do with you. Set aside time each week to see which market conditions tend to cost you money, which trades followed your plan, and which were purely impulsive.

Over time, you’ll realize that the hardest part of trading isn’t learning more indicators. It’s being able to keep your hands under control.

Watch the trend, manage your position size, set stop-losses. Wait when you should wait, and exit when you should exit.

Stabilize your account first; then think about how to grow it. As long as your capital is intact, there will always be opportunities.@老程交易

If you want to make money trading crypto, start by breaking these three habits that cloud your judgment.

Many people who lose money have one thing in common: they’re afraid of missing out when prices rise, want to buy the dip when prices fall, and rush to make their money back after a loss.

In the end, they keep a close eye on the market and trade constantly, only to give their profits back bit by bit.

To change that, remember these three rules.

First, don’t wait until prices have already risen to buy.

When prices take off, the fear of missing out can lead you to chase the market and buy near a short-term high. Look at the trend and support levels first, and consider entering only after a pullback shows signs of stabilizing. If you miss the opportunity, let it go—don’t chase the market.

Second, don’t fire all your bullets at once.

Don’t put all your funds into a single price level. You can enter in stages, but plan a stop-loss for every trade in advance. Don’t keep buying more just because the price falls or your losses grow.

Third, always leave yourself some room to maneuver.

Once you’re fully invested, even a small market shift can make it difficult to adjust. Keeping some funds in reserve helps manage risk and lets you wait for genuinely good opportunities.

Keep these short-term trading principles in mind, too:

If prices move sideways near a high, watch to see whether they break out convincingly. If they move sideways near a low, watch to see whether support holds.

When the direction is unclear, trade less. Don’t mistake choppy price action for an opportunity.

A sharp drop may be followed by a rebound, but a rebound doesn’t mean the trend has reversed.

After a big rise or fall, wait for the market to establish a new direction. Don’t rush to guess the top or bottom.

After the price breaks through a key level, wait to confirm that it can hold there. Don’t chase just because you see a big bullish candle.

Cut losses promptly when you’re wrong. When you’re right, let your profits run a little longer while protecting the gains you’ve already made.

One final reminder: don’t treat “buy more as it falls” as an ironclad rule.

A big drop doesn’t mean an asset is cheap, and it certainly doesn’t mean it will rise soon. Consider adjusting your position only when your trading thesis still holds and you can manage the risk.

In the end, trading isn’t about how quickly you act. It’s about having the courage to act when you should—and the discipline to hold back when you shouldn’t.

Chase fewer highs, place fewer impulsive trades, and stick to the rules that matter. That’s how you give your profits a chance to last.

Six years, 42 withdrawals, growing from 7,000 U to 1.8 million U!

My highest withdrawal in a single week: 247,000 U

Someone asked me: “Do you have some kind of insider information?”

Not at all.

I just pay more attention to risk than other people do.

I grew my account from 7,000 U to 1.8 million U over time. My biggest takeaway is this: making money depends on good judgment; keeping it depends on discipline.

A guy I knew once lost four trades in a row over two days, but still refused to stop. He kept thinking the next trade would make it all back.

That’s why so many people lose money. The more they lose, the more desperate they get—and the more desperate they get, the more mistakes they make.

I’ve been able to stick with it for so long because I follow three rules.

First, withdraw profits as soon as you make them.

Before every trade, set your take-profit and stop-loss levels.

When your profits reach your target, take some off the table first, then see how the market moves with the rest. When your account reaches a new milestone, withdraw some of the profits. Don’t leave all your money on the exchange.

Second, don’t force a trade when the market is unclear.

I use daily charts to identify trends, 4-hour charts to find key levels, and 30-minute charts to look for entry opportunities. If there’s no good setup, I stay out. I don’t trade just for the sake of trading.

Hedging isn’t a guaranteed way to make money either. If you get the direction wrong or fail to manage your position size, you can still lose money.

Third, treat stop-losses as a cost of trading.

I’d rather take several small losses in a row than let one trade wreck my account.

If I make two bad trades in a row, I stop and review what happened.

I don’t add to positions out of frustration, go all-in to win back losses, or assume I can’t lose just because I’ve made money before.

After six years, I believe this more and more:

What really sets people apart isn’t who makes money the fastest, but who can hold on to what they’ve made.

Other people are always thinking about getting rich overnight. I care more about whether my account can keep going for the long term.

There will always be market opportunities. When your capital is gone, that’s when the opportunities are truly gone.

Learn to protect your principal first. Then think about compound growth.

That’s what I believe is the key to lasting in the crypto market:@老程交易

If your capital is under 1,000U, hear me out: stop dreaming about getting rich and focus on surviving first!

I once knew someone who started with 800U and gradually grew it to 3,200U in a month. There were drawdowns along the way, too. What got him this far wasn’t guessing right every time—it was sticking to three rules.

First, divide your money into separate pools

Split 800U into three parts:

250U for short-term trades. Keep the frequency under control and don’t place trades recklessly.

250U for swing trades. Only trade market conditions you understand.

300U as a reserve. Don’t touch it unless absolutely necessary.

Don’t throw all your money into every opportunity. Keeping some in reserve gives you room to respond to the next market move.

Second, only trade market conditions you understand

When the market is moving sideways, don’t overtrade. If the trend is unclear, stay out of the market.

Don’t rush in just because you see others buying altcoins that are soaring, and don’t get restless just because you haven’t placed a trade for a day.

Opportunities don’t come every day, but losses can happen every day.

Third, set your trading rules in advance

Limit the loss on any single trade to 1%–2% of your total capital. When your stop-loss level is hit, exit.

Once your profit target is reached, reduce part of your position first. If your account is up 20% over a given period, consider withdrawing some of the profits.

Don’t rush to win back your losses, and don’t add to your position impulsively. If you make several bad trades in a row, stop and review them.

Over time, he gradually grew his account to around 4,000U. More importantly, he no longer watched the charts all day, or lost his rhythm over one or two losing trades.

When your capital is under 1,000U, the biggest danger is rushing to make it all back.

If you keep thinking one trade will multiply your money several times over, you’ll often end up wiping out your account with a single trade.

Size your positions wisely, wait for good opportunities, and know when to take your profits.

These methods may sound ordinary, but the real challenge is sticking to them over the long term.

In crypto, protect your capital first, then think about making money. The longer you stay in the game, the more time you have to grow your account.

Why are people getting liquidated every day in futures, yet so many keep jumping in?

Put simply, a lot of people don’t even understand how they’re losing money.

Futures can be used to hedge risk, but most people get into them thinking only about making quick money with leverage.

They chase when prices rise and short when they fall. They don’t cut their losses, then jump right back in. In the end, they don’t profit from the market, rack up a pile of fees, and lose their principal too.

People who manage to trade successfully over the long term often have a few things in common:

1. They spend most of their time waiting. If there’s no good entry point, they sit on their hands, no matter how exciting the market gets.

2. They admit when they’re wrong. They set a stop-loss before every trade and never gamble on a rebound by adding to a losing position.

3. They know when to take profits. Your profit target should be in line with your stop-loss. If you’re always hoping to double your money after a small gain, you could easily end up giving it all back.

4. They don’t let emotions take over. When others panic, they assess the risks first. When others get carried away, they stay even calmer.

A lot of people think futures trading is all about making the right call—whoever reads the market best makes money.

But getting it wrong isn’t the scary part. The scary part is losing all your previous gains in a single bad trade.

What futures trading really tests isn’t how quickly you can make money, but how long you can keep yourself in check.

If you’re still trading on gut feeling and trying to win back your losses, stop and get your trading rules straight first.

As long as you still have your principal, you still have opportunities.

Can 100x leverage really turn your fortunes around? I only understood later that these rules are what matter!

A lot of people hear “100x leverage” and think it’s just gambling.

But what really cost me was trading without a clear direction, adding to losing positions, and stubbornly holding on when I should have cut my losses.

Back then, I had only 3,000 U left in my account, and I’d been liquidated several times. That’s when I started taking a fresh look at how I traded.

Later, I set a few hard rules for myself:

First, control your position size. Before every trade, work out exactly how much you can afford to lose. Never go in too big just because you’re confident about the market.

Second, set your stop-loss in advance. If you’re on the wrong side of the market, get out. Don’t add to your position, don’t hold on stubbornly, and don’t expect to win your losses back on the next trade.

Third, don’t trade too frequently. Staring at the charts all day looking for opportunities can easily make you trade more and more recklessly. If there’s no good setup, stay out of the market.

Fourth, know when to take profits. Once you hit your target, take profits in stages. Don’t make a little money and then dream of multiplying it several times over, only to give it all back in the end.

Some people think low position sizes combined with high leverage can turn things around quickly. But don’t forget: with 100x leverage, even a small move in the wrong direction can trigger liquidation. A small position doesn’t mean small risk.

What’s truly worth learning isn’t how to use 100x leverage—it’s how to control your losses.

The less capital you have, the less you can afford to rush into making it back. First learn how not to lose recklessly; then think about how to make money.

In the end, trading isn’t about how bold you are. It’s about whether you can stop in time when you make a mistake.

Do you know why 90% of people lose money in crypto?

Because they have no idea how to hunt for information

I’ve seen far too many people glued to candlestick charts every day, chasing the market as soon as news breaks and panicking whenever prices move

After all that effort, they’ve paid plenty in fees, yet their accounts keep shrinking

If you want to change that, first learn to use information advantages, then establish clear trading rules

Step 1: Stop the bleeding—don’t rush to make your money back

With 3,000U in starting capital, you can manage your funds separately:

2,000U: Focus on spot trading in major coins, building your positions in stages

800U: Set aside for arbitrage with a clear rationale or short-term opportunities

200U: Keep in reserve and don’t use it casually

Adjust the proportions based on your own risk tolerance. Above all, don’t assume that because your starting capital is small, high leverage is the way to turn your fortunes around overnight

Step 2: Study price spreads and funding rates

Price differences sometimes emerge between exchanges

Funding rates on perpetual contracts may also create arbitrage opportunities

But don’t rush to place an order just because you spot a price gap. First subtract fees, slippage, and funding costs, then assess the risk after hedging

For example, you could buy spot on one side and short an equivalent amount in perpetual contracts to reduce some of the risk from price fluctuations. However, a widening basis, changing funding rates, and exchange risks could all cause an arbitrage strategy to lose money

Step 3: Small-cap coins offer opportunities, but carry greater risks

Recently listed coins are highly volatile and can indeed see short-term rallies, but issues like low liquidity, concentrated holdings, and sudden sell-offs are also common

Before getting involved, check trading volume, liquidity, unlock schedules, and token distribution. If you don’t have a clear entry rationale and stop-loss level, don’t rush in

At the end of the day, information advantages matter in crypto, but what matters even more is whether you can verify the information, calculate the costs, and manage risk once you have it

Stop looking for coins that will go up 100x. First understand the rationale behind every trade and keep your losses under control. That’s how your account has a chance to grow over time

If you’ve got less than 2,000U in capital, don’t rush to make it big! These three rules matter more than finding a 100x coin.

When your capital is small, impatience is your biggest enemy. Someone else makes a few thousand U, and you want to catch up in a single trade.

So you keep increasing your position size. The market moves against you just a little, and you give back all your earlier gains.

I’ve seen plenty of small-capital traders struggle to grow their accounts. The problem often comes down to position sizing and discipline.

Take 1,200U as an example. If you want to grow your account steadily, start by getting these three things right.

First: Split up your funds. Don’t bet it all at once.

You can divide 1,200U into three parts:

400U for short-term trades—only enter when the opportunity is clear.

400U for swing trades—wait for the trend to emerge before entering.

400U in reserve—don’t use it to add to losing positions.

Remember, the point of splitting up your funds is to give yourself options. Reserve funds aren’t there so you can keep gambling after a loss.

Second: Avoid trades you’re unsure about, and take profits when you can.

When the market is choppy, trading too often can quickly pile up fees and losses.

If you can’t read the direction, wait. Consider entering only after the trend is confirmed. When the price reaches your planned take-profit level, you can take profits in stages.

If your account is up over a period of time, you can also withdraw some of your profits. Don’t keep putting every bit of profit back on the line.

Third: Before entering every trade, work out the maximum you’re willing to lose.

Try to limit each trade’s loss to 1%–2% of your capital.

When the price reaches your preset stop-loss, exit as planned. Don’t hold on to a losing trade or add to a losing position.

If you have a string of losses, pause trading. Don’t rush to win the money back.

With 1,200U, for example, you could cap the loss on a single trade at around 12–24U. Calculate your position size based on the distance to your stop-loss, and don’t crank up your leverage just because you’re confident about the market.

At the end of the day, having little capital isn’t what’s scary. What’s scary is always hoping to get rich overnight. Protect your 1,200U first, then improve your trading skills step by step. That’s far more practical than hunting for coins that might skyrocket every day.

There are opportunities in the market every day. But if you lose all your capital, it doesn’t matter how many opportunities come along—you won’t be able to take them.

If you’re still unsure how to split up your funds, set stop-losses, or decide when to enter, start by getting these basics straight.

In trading, avoiding a few major mistakes can already help you steer clear of a lot of unnecessary losses.

I used to watch candlestick charts every day, chase hot trends, and study all kinds of indicators. In the end, I barely made any money, but I was exhausted.

Then I switched to a simple, no-frills approach: no leverage, no chasing hot trends. I just followed these three steps and gradually grew 3,000U into 27,000U.

Step 1: Test the waters with a small position

I only look for mainstream coins whose trends are just starting, and begin with a position worth 3% of my capital.

I don't try to call the bottom or chase highs. If I get the direction wrong, I get out in time.

Step 2: Add to the position once the trend is confirmed

I wait for the price to break through a key resistance level and then hold that level on a pullback. After that, I gradually increase my position to 20%–30%.

I'm not trying to buy at the absolute bottom. I just want to capture the part of the move that's easiest to trade.

Step 3: Take profits in time

When the market reaches a resistance zone, I take profits in stages. If the trend breaks, I exit. When it's time to withdraw funds, I do that too.

Once a market move is over, I patiently wait for the next opportunity.

After trading for a while, you realize there are really only three hard things:

Having the patience to sit tight when there's no opportunity, daring to act when one comes along, and being willing to walk away after making money.

A lot of people learn a ton of technical analysis, yet their account balance keeps shrinking.

The reason is simple: they trade too quickly, take on positions that are too large, and keep hoping to strike it rich overnight.

These days, I prefer to take it slow, make fewer trades, and protect my profits.

The crypto world has never been short of smart people. What it lacks are people who can keep themselves in check.

Sometimes, learning to play it a little dumb makes it easier to hold on to your money.

4 little-known crypto facts—many people lose money without knowing why!

After years of trading crypto, I’ve noticed that lots of people spend every day studying indicators without understanding even the most basic principles of how money works.

Here are 4 commonly overlooked trading basics.

First, many people miscalculate their average cost after adding to a position.

For example, if a coin costs 10 U, you spend 1,000 U to buy 100 coins.

Then it drops to 5 U, and you spend another 1,000 U to buy 200 coins.

You’ve spent 2,000 U in total and hold 300 coins, so your average cost is 6.67 U—not 7.5 U.

But remember: a lower cost basis doesn’t mean lower risk.

Second, even small gains can compound over time.

Let’s say you start with 100,000 U and earn 5% each month, reinvesting the profits.

After one year, you’d have about 180,000 U; after two years, around 320,000 U.

That may not sound extraordinary, but maintaining those returns for two consecutive years is actually very difficult.

The worst thing is to make money for several months, then lose it all in one heavily leveraged trade.

Third, you can still make money without a high win rate.

Suppose you make 100 trades, earning 100 U on each winning trade and losing 100 U on each losing trade.

With a 60% win rate, you make 6,000 U from 60 wins and lose 4,000 U from 40 losses, leaving a net profit of 2,000 U, before fees.

So don’t obsess over a 100% win rate. Controlling your losses matters just as much.

Fourth, the higher the leverage, the less room you have for error.

For an account with 10,000 U, it’s best to limit the loss on any single trade to 100–200 U in advance.

With 100x leverage, a move of about 1% against you could wipe out your margin.

Don’t assume you can use as much leverage as you want just because you’re confident about the market’s direction.

One last thing:

Choosing the right coins is important for making money in crypto, but managing your position size is even more important.

You can allocate some of your portfolio to major coins in a bull market and take modest positions in smaller coins, but never put all your capital into just one or two coins.

Many people spend their whole lives figuring out how to make money, but never seriously think about how to lose less.

Only by controlling drawdowns and protecting your profits can you gradually grow a small account.

After 10 years of crypto trading, I’ve found that the steadiest way to make money is often the simplest—and least flashy!

I’m 35 this year. I entered the crypto market at 25, and from 2020 to 2022, my account balance grew to eight figures.

I’ve made money and lost money over the years. In the end, I found that what really helped me hold on to my gains was a simple 3-4-3 entry strategy.

The method is simple: split your capital into three portions.

Step 1: Start with 30% as a test position

Say you have 120,000 in capital. Start by putting 36,000 into the market.

Even if you’re bullish on a coin, don’t rush to go all in. Test the market’s reaction first. If you’re wrong, you’ll still have room to adjust.

Step 2: Set aside 40% to add in stages

If the price pulls back to a key support level and then shows signs of holding, add to your position in stages.

Remember, a price drop doesn’t automatically mean something is cheap. If support doesn’t hold, don’t rush to buy more.

Step 3: Add the final 30% in the direction of the trend

Wait until the trend is clearly established and price breaks through a key resistance level before considering adding the rest of your position.
If the price action doesn’t match your expectations, reduce your position and cut your losses according to plan.

There are three key principles behind this strategy:

Don’t go all in at once—leave yourself room to maneuver.

Don’t add blindly—wait for the trend to be confirmed.

Don’t cling to losing positions—and remember to take profits in stages.

After 10 years of trading, I’ve come to feel that crypto trading really doesn’t need to be so complicated.

Some people study dozens of indicators every day, only to end up buying high and selling low.

I prefer this simple approach: enter in stages, manage risk, and patiently wait for the market to move.

The crypto world is full of stories about getting rich overnight. What’s rare is someone who can hold on to their money after making it.

Why do you lose more the more actively you trade futures?

I used to watch the charts around the clock whenever I traded futures.

I had MACD, RSI, and Bollinger Bands all up, making more than a dozen trades a day. I’d take profits quickly, but when a trade went against me, I couldn’t bring myself to cut my losses.

In the end, all that effort brought in very little profit, while I paid plenty in fees.

Later, I changed my approach. Now I spend just 15 minutes a day checking the charts and focus on only two moving averages. It’s helped me avoid a lot of unnecessary detours.

The method is simple—just four steps:

First, look only at EMA20 and EMA60.

When EMA20 is above EMA60, prioritize looking for long opportunities. When it’s below, consider going short.

If the two lines keep crossing and tangling, the market has no clear direction, so I stay out.

Second, look only at the 2-hour chart.

In an uptrend, wait for the price to pull back to EMA20 and stabilize before considering an entry.

In a downtrend, wait for a rebound to meet resistance. Don’t rush into a trade just because you see a golden cross or a death cross.

Third, always set your stop-loss in advance.

Keep each trade’s potential loss to within 1% of your total capital.

For example, if your account has 2,000U, risk no more than 20U on a single trade. Work out your position size before entering, and exit if the price hits your planned stop.

Fourth, lock in profits first.

When your unrealized profit reaches twice your initial risk, close half the position.

Let the rest ride with the trend and move your stop-loss up gradually. Don’t let a winning trade turn into a loss.

Now I’ve set myself a rule:

No more than three trades a week, and I only trade when the direction is clear.

If there’s no opportunity, I wait. If I hit consecutive stop-losses, I take a break. I never open reckless trades just to make my money back.

At the end of the day, there are no foolproof indicators in crypto, and moving averages can fail too.

But after trading for a while, you realize this:

The times you’re most likely to lose money are often the times you’re most eager to make it.

Spend less time watching charts and overtrading. Practicing one method until you know it inside out works much better than changing strategies every day.

If you’re still trading too often and chasing pumps and dumps, feel free to reach out. Let’s get your trading rhythm back on track first.

The day I lost 500,000, I truly thought I’d never get back on my feet!

In my first few years in crypto, I lost 500,000 in total.

At my lowest, my account was almost wiped out. I even smashed my phone and didn’t trade for two whole months.

At the beginning of this year, I started over with the 3,400 U I had left. Eventually, I grew it to 120,000 U.

I turned things around this time by changing just three things.

First, never go all in.

I used to think one trade could win back all my losses. Now I keep each position below 40%, set a stop-loss before entering, and never add to a losing position.

Second, only trade with the trend.

I no longer try to guess tops and bottoms every day. I only enter when the trend is clear. If I can’t read the market, I stay out. I’d rather miss an opportunity than chase recklessly.

Third, withdraw profits as soon as you make them.

I only roll 30% of each profit back in and lock away the rest. No matter how impressive the balance looks, it’s all for nothing if you can’t hold on to it.

Honestly, growing 3,400 U to 120,000 U took a favorable market and some luck. Those kinds of returns are hard to repeat.

But anyone who’s lost money probably understands:

The worst part isn’t how much you lost. It’s having a chance to break even, then letting greed send you right back to square one.

These days, I’m more willing to share what I’ve learned with those who are still making the same mistakes.

Don’t rush to turn things around. The most important thing is to stop repeating your old mistakes.

If you want to turn things around in crypto, first figure out how to build up 1 million in starting capital!

Stop dreaming all day about making tens of millions or hundreds of millions. First, slowly grow the few tens of thousands you have into 1 million.

Why do I keep stressing starting capital?

Because with 1 million, even without leverage, a 20% rise in spot prices means a 200,000 profit.

The more capital you have, the less reason there is to take risks every day.

When you're starting small and want to grow, I focus more on compounding your positions.

Simply put, once you've made a profit, use part of it to increase your position and let your capital grow over time.

But there are three hard rules for compounding:

First, you have to be patient

Use small positions to test the waters. If there's no opportunity, stay out of the market. Don't stare at the charts all day, afraid you'll miss a move.

Second, only go after big opportunities

Keep an eye out for these patterns: consolidation and base-building after a sharp drop, a breakout on strong volume, and a successful retest. Don't rush in before the direction is confirmed.

Third, only consider adding to your position when you're in profit

If your read is right, use part of your profits to build your position. If you're wrong, cut your losses immediately. Never add to a losing position, and definitely don't gamble all your capital on one trade.

Why do so many people never manage to grow their capital?

They trade every little move, get carried away after making a bit of money, then rush to win it back after a loss. When a real opportunity finally comes along, they barely have any capital left.

The hardest part of compounding comes down to one thing: waiting

Wait for the opportunity, wait for the trend, wait for the move that's yours

Don't expect to get rich overnight. First, save up your first nest egg

In crypto, opportunities are never in short supply. What's scarce is having the capital and courage to act when they come along!

Treat crypto trading like a job—that’s how you really make money!

When I first got into crypto, I stayed up late watching the charts every day, chasing pumps and selling dips. I didn’t make much money, and I wasn’t sleeping well either.

Then I changed my approach: I started treating crypto trading like a regular job. I check the markets at set times, trade by the rules, and call it a day when it’s time to rest.

Over the past few years, I’ve learned 6 lessons that are especially useful for beginners:

1. Check the charts at set times

I usually focus on the market after 9 p.m., but I don’t force myself to place trades. If the direction isn’t clear, I call it a night and check again tomorrow.

2. Take profits off the table

For example, if you make 1,000 U, withdraw 300 U first and keep trading with the rest. Don’t make three times your money and start dreaming of five times—only to give it all back in the end.

3. Follow indicators, not your gut

For short-term trading, focus on the 1-hour and 4-hour charts, and use MACD and RSI to assess the trend. If the signals don’t line up, it’s better to sit it out.

4. Set your stop-loss in advance

Before entering a trade, decide how much you’re willing to lose at most. If the market moves in your favor, gradually move your stop-loss up. Don’t let a winning trade turn into a losing one.

5. Make no more than 3 trades a day

If you make several bad trades in a row, close the app. Don’t expect to win it all back right away. More trades don’t necessarily mean more profit.

6. Never borrow money to trade crypto

Don’t go all-in, use excessive leverage, or trade altcoins you don’t understand. Once your capital is gone, even the best opportunities won’t matter to you.

The biggest danger in crypto trading is treating it like 24/7 gambling.

Spend a little time checking the charts each day. Trade when there’s an opportunity, and take a break when there isn’t.

Stick to your rules, and you’ll find that trading less often can actually make it easier to hold on to your profits.

Remember, you’re here to make money—not to work for the exchange.

What can you actually do in crypto with 5,000 yuan in starting capital?

Honestly, 5,000 yuan is only about 700 USDT. If you’re hoping to turn your life around with that little, the biggest mistake is going all in on one trade.

I’d rather split the 700 USDT into seven portions of 100 USDT each and build up gradually.

Step 1: Test the waters with 100 USDT

For example, use 100 USDT with 3x leverage to go long on ZEC, and wait for a pullback to stabilize before entering.

If the price rises 30% afterward, you could make around 90 USDT without adding to your position. If the trend looks strong, you can consider using some of your unrealized profits to increase your position.

Step 2: Take out your initial capital first

Say you make 300 USDT in a trade. First, take back your original 100 USDT, then keep looking for opportunities with the remaining profit.

That way, even if your next trade goes wrong, you won’t lose all your starting capital.

Step 3: Repeat the strategy

Only look for relatively clear opportunities, such as a trend getting started, a high-volume breakout, or bullish divergence.

If your read is right, build up gradually using profits. If it’s wrong, cut your losses immediately—never add to a losing position.

Of course, a 30% gain won’t happen every time, and 3x leverage can still lead to substantial losses.

When you’re trading with a small amount of capital, impatience is your biggest enemy.

Don’t jump straight to 30x or 50x leverage. Winning feels great, but one bad trade could leave you with no second chance.

The less capital you have, the more carefully you need to choose your trades.

First protect your 700 USDT, then look for ways to grow it to 1,000 or 3,000 USDT.

Seize opportunities when they come, and wait when market conditions aren’t right—that’s the kind of pace small accounts need.

How do you grow a 1,000U account? It really only takes these 6 steps!

People ask me all the time: How can I grow 1,000U in starting capital to 5,000U or even 10,000U?

The method isn’t complicated. The key is position sizing, timing, and discipline.

Step 1: Start small and learn as you go

With 1,000U in starting capital, use only 200–300U per trade at first, and leave the rest untouched.

The biggest risk with a small account is going all in right away. One win can make you happy for half a day, but one loss can deal a serious blow.

Step 2: Only trade setups you understand

I usually look for just three things:

Clear support and resistance, confirmation from the higher-timeframe trend, and a risk-to-reward ratio of at least 2:1.

If all three conditions aren’t met, I’d rather stay out of the market.

Step 3: Set your stop-loss in advance

Try to limit the maximum loss on each trade to 2%–3% of your total capital—that’s 20–30U.

If your trade thesis is wrong, exit. Never add to a losing position, and don’t try to win your money back by doubling down.

Step 4: Only consider adding to your position when you’re in profit

Once you have unrealized gains, move your stop-loss up first to protect the profits you’ve already made.

If the trend remains intact, you can add to your position using part of your profits. If the market weakens, reduce your position promptly.

Remember: Don’t add to losing positions, and don’t add blindly to winning ones either.

Step 5: Increase your position size once you reach 3,000U

As your account grows, you can gradually increase your position size per trade to 800–1,000U.

But you still need to manage risk. Don’t forget all the rules you followed just because you’ve made a little money.

Step 6: Remember to withdraw your profits

For example, if you grow 1,000U to 3,000U, take 500U out first.

No matter how impressive the number in your account looks, until you’ve withdrawn it, the market could still take it back.

One last thing:

You might be able to grow 1,000U to 10,000U through a few lucky trades, but holding on to those gains over the long term takes discipline.

Stop dreaming of doubling your money in a single trade.

Your account can grow step by step if you can control drawdowns, hold on to your profits, and resist the urge to open trades recklessly.

The most important rule for growing your account: Use only your profits to increase your opportunities. Don’t gamble your principal.

Over the years, I’ve used a simple trading approach

Aiming to make 200–300 U a day

The key is getting the timing right

This isn’t a get-rich-quick story. It’s a trading approach I’ve been refining and putting into practice all along

Simply put, wherever there’s market volatility, there are opportunities. But even when an opportunity is right in front of you, whether you can seize it depends on your entry point, position size, and exit timing

You don’t need to stare at candlestick charts and draw lines all day, or take part in every move. If the market has no clear direction, wait. Act when an opportunity appears. There are ways to handle sideways markets too, but risk must be kept under control

One guy I know grew his account to three times its original size in 30 days

Another, who had just gotten into crypto, grew 1,500 U to 5,600 U. Results like these are certainly exciting, but what matters more to me is whether he can keep following this approach

Over the years, I’ve seen too many retail traders lose money. Often, the problem comes down to their trading rhythm. They get the direction right, but choose the wrong position size

The market makes a move, but they can’t hold on to their profits

After a loss, they rush to make it back, and end up making one messy trade after another

When you trade, I don’t expect you to know a lot of technical analysis right from the start. What matters most is being open to advice and sticking to a plan

As for the specifics, it really comes down to four things:

Control your pace: Wait when there’s no opportunity. Don’t trade just for the sake of trading

Scale into positions: Don’t commit all your capital at once. Leave yourself some room to maneuver

Adjust your position size: Consider gradually adding to your position only when the market is moving as expected

Plan your exit: Decide on your stop-loss and take-profit levels before entering. Don’t get carried away in the moment

After going through a few rounds of trading, you’ll realize that trading isn’t about guessing whether prices will rise or fall every day. It’s about waiting for the right conditions, then following your plan

A lot of people are still betting that their next trade will turn things around, hoping one market move will make back all their previous losses

Do you often run into these situations too?

Trading too frequently and getting more and more confused

Getting the direction right, but not making money in your account

Unable to hold on to profits, but unwilling to cut losses

Having a trading plan, but still letting emotions take over in the moment

If two or more of these sound familiar, don’t rush to look for a new strategy. Getting your position sizing, stop-losses, and trading rhythm in order is more practical than changing indicators every day

The crypto market never lacks opportunities. What it lacks are people who can seize them while managing risk

Stop thinking that your next trade will make you rich. Focus on stabilizing your account first. Only by staying in the market can you wait for the next opportunity that’s truly worth taking@老程交易