Getting the direction of SOL right, why is it still gone?

Many people complain about this in trading rooms. The answer is actually very straightforward: you don't know how to roll your positions.

The stories of margin calls in the crypto world are all the same. Rise a little and then sell, fearing profits will slip away; fall a little and then add, worried about missing out on a big move; when it pulls back, panic sets in, and the market washes you out completely. The more frequently you act, the faster you die. It’s not bad luck; it’s a problem with the method.

How do truly profitable traders do it? They never rely on some "divine prediction." They do one thing: follow the规律, gradually increase profits through rolling positions.

Rolling positions sounds mysterious, but the actual operation is very simple. It’s not about going all-in at the first sign of floating profit, nor about continuously adding until your account blows up. The core logic can be summarized in three sentences: protect the principal, let profits roll, and wait for key positions.

Let’s take a very practical example. Suppose you have 10,000 USDT and are bearish on the market.

**Step 1: Don’t rush to go all-in.** Use 500 USDT for a trial order. High leverage is okay, but stop-loss must be strictly enforced. Do nothing without confirmation signals;少亏就是胜利 (minimize losses is victory).

**Step 2: Add after making profits.** When the trial order is profitable, use the earned profits to increase your position and continue to follow the breakout. Only add on profits, keeping the principal unchanged. Even if the market moves against you, you only lose floating gains, and the principal remains safe.

**Step 3: Protect your gains.** When floating profits approach the size of your principal, immediately add a safety cushion, which can be hedging or raising the stop-loss. Finally, place a small order to catch the last acceleration phase.

A trend-following move can really fill your bag. It’s not gambling recklessly; it’s waiting at key points. It’s not about seeking excitement; it’s strictly disciplined.

There are people studying indicators, strategies, and quantitative models every day. But what’s truly valuable is the ability to make rational judgments free from emotional bias. A three-minute rational decision is more important than a day’s research.

Method is always more valuable than courage. The market may seem brutal, but to those who understand the rules, it’s actually quite gentle. If you’re still stuck in a vicious cycle of random adding, running, and averaging, what you lack isn’t market opportunities but a rolling logic that can keep you alive.