#数字资产市场洞察 How can I just lay flat? I still have to fight my way out in the crypto world.

Friends who started with a principal of 1200U last year have now grown to a scale of 32,000U. There was no liquidation in between, nor was there any luck in going all in—what’s the secret? To put it simply, it relies on three trading disciplines that seem simple but are actually critical.

Many people are envious of the fluctuations in mainstream coins like $BNB and $ETH, wishing they could bet their entire fortune at once. But those who truly make money understand one principle: you have to be alive to earn money; if you're dead, you've lost everything.

**Funds should be divided into three parts, defense is the best offense**

Stop saying to go all-in with your whole position; that path is just the gambler's dead end. Divide your money into three parts and do different things with each part:

The first portion (for example, 500U) is specifically for day trading. It only focuses on the small fluctuations of BTC and ETH, taking immediate profits when there is a 3%-5% increase, quickly entering and exiting. This part is not for getting rich but for training one's skill and reaction speed.

The second portion (around 400U) will wait for swing opportunities. Extend the holding period to 3-5 days, without chasing highs or bottom fishing, only capturing the most profitable and stable part of the market in between. Discard the heads and tails of the fish, focusing on the body.

The third portion (300U kept) should just be left in the account without touching it. This is your bottom line defense; when the market crashes, it becomes a lifesaver. During extreme market conditions, keep this portion firmly in place and do not increase your position.

This distribution logic is very simple - always leaving some surplus off the exchange allows you to smile and live to the end. Those who gamble with bloodshot eyes ultimately fall due to greed.

**Trend is king, if there's no signal, turn off and go to sleep**

The crypto world mostly experiences garbage fluctuations, and traders who frequently enter and exit every day are essentially paying fees to the exchange. Novices earn fees, intermediates earn price differences, and experts earn from trends.

How to distinguish what is a true trend? This requires establishing a set of signal systems on your own. When there are no clear signals, the best course of action is—do nothing. Turn off the market, get a good night's sleep, and don't let FOMO emotions hijack your judgment.

If there is indeed a signal, then strike decisively. Half-hearted orders are likely to make people anxious, so it’s better to be more resolute.

Another important point: When profits reach over 15%, take half of the profits off the table. This is not greed; it's called risk management. Too many people have perished with the thought of "just wait a bit longer and it will double."

**Single trade stop loss at 2%, rules suppress emotions**

This is the most difficult one because it tests human nature the most.

Any order that loses 2% must be cut. Don't get emotionally attached to your position, and don't fantasize that it will rebound. Cut it when the time comes, without exception. $XRP and $AT are no exception to this rule—everyone is equal in the face of risk control.

On the other hand, when the profit exceeds 4%, immediately reduce the position by half. The benefit of this approach is that you secure some profits, while the remaining portion can continue to benefit from the market. Many people earn enough at once but do not exit, ultimately losing everything; this is the consequence of being too greedy.

What is the most taboo? It's thinking about averaging down your cost after incurring losses. This idea sounds rational, but in reality, it is the abyss calling out to you. The market will not show mercy because of your cost; instead, it will exploit this psychology to drain you dry.

You don't have to look at the market every time, but you must execute risk management every time—this is the dividing line between evolving from a retail investor to a steady trader.

**Having little principal is not a crime, but fantasizing about a turnaround is.**

From 1200U to 32,000U, this is not just the luck of hitting a 10x market wave, but rather the accumulation of rules, patience, and discipline. Winners understand delayed gratification, while losers want to achieve it all in one step.

The crypto world has too many pitfalls, but once you navigate this path, it's like lighting a lamp for yourself. Whether to try this method is a decision each person must make for themselves.