📉➡️📈【Ten thousand yuan is not the bottom line; the trading method is the real life or death line】
A while ago, I discussed a story about a crypto friend whose account was cut from over 300,000 to just 10,000—he almost couldn't handle it. But five months later? Not only did he break even, he also earned an extra 50,000.
This is not luck; it’s about overturning the entire trading logic and starting over.
I reviewed his trading records, and the problem was very typical—
❌ Going all-in on bullish signals ❌ Getting nervous and going all-in ❌ Holding through the dips without stop-loss
The later statistics are very eye-opening: 90% of liquidations are not caused by market conditions but by human mistakes.
**They only changed three things in the end:**
**First trick: Staying alive is more important than making money** Keep single-trade stop-loss within 5%. If you lose 10% in a day, stop immediately. In other words, completely eliminate emotional trading and replace it with a set of strict rules.
**Second trick: Only trade clear market signals** Focus on BTC and ETH, wait until they hit key support or resistance levels before acting. Set stop-loss 1.5% outside these key levels. Take 5% profit first, then withdraw the principal, and use the remaining profit to continue trading—this minimizes the risk of liquidation.
**Third trick: Small amounts for testing, backed by data** Use 2000 yuan to test three small coins, but with the premise that: on-chain data shows big players haven't exited, and the exchange’s holdings of these coins are still decreasing. This isn’t just luck; it’s a real signal that the market might start moving.
**And the final result?** 10,000 yuan → break even → net profit of 50,000 yuan, all within 5 months.
**Honestly, the rules of the crypto market are so cruel yet fair:**
Having less capital isn’t fatal; rushing to recover losses is. The market’s volatility is indeed crazy, but as long as your rules are right, ordinary people really have a chance to turn things around. Plus, on-chain data allows retail investors to see capital flows clearly for the first time—this itself is an advantage.
But conversely, such large fluctuations also amplify human weaknesses. Those without risk control and discipline will die faster as the market gets crazier.
One sentence summary: surviving longer is always more valuable than making quick gains.
The true key to success or failure in crypto isn’t a particular market wave, but whether you can keep sitting at the gambling table. Once you understand this, you’re already ahead of most people.
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BankruptcyArtist
· 9h ago
That's right, I am part of the group that was killed by emotions. Now I tremble every time I press the stop-loss button.
Having discipline alone can really turn things around, I believe that.
That all-in strategy is really damn stupid; being alive is the most valuable.
Their method of selecting coins based on on-chain data is actually quite reliable, much better than blindly buying index funds.
With the right rules, having a small principal is really not a big deal. That's what I want to hear.
90% of liquidations are people's fault. It hurts every time I see it because that was me.
Turning things around in five months sounds difficult, but it's much better than going all-in and getting wiped out immediately.
Risk control is easy to talk about but really hard to do. I still tend to be greedy.
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liquidation_watcher
· 01-10 15:11
A 300,000 cut down to 10,000 and still able to turn things around—this guy's mental toughness is really impressive. But to be honest, most people can't hold on beyond the fifth month.
Setting a 5% stop loss is easy to say, but actually executing it truly tests human nature. I've seen too many people close their positions immediately after a 5% loss, only to watch the coin skyrocket... and regret it for a whole year.
The key is still that saying: only by staying alive do you have a chance. Once you understand this, you can indeed live longer than others.
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FundingMartyr
· 01-10 12:54
Basically, it's a mindset issue, really. I've seen too many people go all-in and then immediately give up, while those who play by the rules tend to live much better.
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LayerZeroHero
· 01-10 12:50
That's so true. I used to be unable to get past the stop-loss hurdle. Going all-in with a single shot was the way to go. Now that I think about it, I was really foolish.
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Only by staying alive can you make money. This statement hits hard. I'm the kind of person who adds to their position when panicking. Only after changing this bad habit do I truly understand what it means to be alive.
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The statistic that 90% of margin calls are due to human error is harsh and hits deep. It's too easy to blame the market; admitting you're inexperienced is the real challenge.
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I haven't paid much attention to on-chain data before. I feel I need to learn it; I can't just rely on intuition anymore.
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From 300,000 to 10,000 and then to 60,000, this reversal is terrifying to think about, but it also clearly shows that rules can save lives.
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I just want to ask, can a 5% stop-loss really withstand a market correction? It feels like this BTC plunge will definitely break through.
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The longest survivor at the gambling table is the winner—that's a brilliant analogy. Most people get wiped out because they rush to recover losses.
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Relying solely on having a small principal as an excuse is also ridiculous. I've seen many small accounts turn around, and it really all depends on discipline.
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OnchainHolmes
· 01-10 12:43
Really, I've tried the 5% stop-loss trick, and it’s really uncomfortable… but it definitely helps me live longer, unlike when I was just going all-in before.
Ultimately, it’s about mindset. Watching the whale data and making moves is definitely better than blindly guessing.
Wait, how did this guy turn things around in just 5 months? Why am I still stuck in the same place?
I just want to ask, how can on-chain data accurately determine that whales haven't run away? It always feels like the data I see is lagging.
I have to admit, this logic is much more scientific than my reckless all-in. If I keep playing like this, I’ll really get liquidated.
Living longer and earning less is better than dying early… although it’s still hard to watch the market skyrocket.
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PermabullPete
· 01-10 12:39
Basically, it's a mindset issue. I've seen too many people go all-in and then disappear immediately.
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Living is the top priority. This really hits home.
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I've tried a 5% stop loss, and you can see the difference in just a few days.
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Relying on on-chain data to buy the dip is definitely better than blindly guessing. It's the only scientific method.
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Those who get wiped out with a full position weren't killed by the market, but by their own greed.
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Going from 300,000 to 10,000 and back—I've heard this story because I've experienced similar despair.
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The key is discipline. People without discipline, no matter how many chances you give them, it's useless.
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Making money quickly isn't a skill; surviving long is.
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Stop loss may sound simple, but very few actually do it.
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That on-chain data trick is indeed reliable; it's much better than blindly watching the market.
📉➡️📈【Ten thousand yuan is not the bottom line; the trading method is the real life or death line】
A while ago, I discussed a story about a crypto friend whose account was cut from over 300,000 to just 10,000—he almost couldn't handle it. But five months later? Not only did he break even, he also earned an extra 50,000.
This is not luck; it’s about overturning the entire trading logic and starting over.
I reviewed his trading records, and the problem was very typical—
❌ Going all-in on bullish signals
❌ Getting nervous and going all-in
❌ Holding through the dips without stop-loss
The later statistics are very eye-opening: 90% of liquidations are not caused by market conditions but by human mistakes.
**They only changed three things in the end:**
**First trick: Staying alive is more important than making money**
Keep single-trade stop-loss within 5%. If you lose 10% in a day, stop immediately. In other words, completely eliminate emotional trading and replace it with a set of strict rules.
**Second trick: Only trade clear market signals**
Focus on BTC and ETH, wait until they hit key support or resistance levels before acting. Set stop-loss 1.5% outside these key levels. Take 5% profit first, then withdraw the principal, and use the remaining profit to continue trading—this minimizes the risk of liquidation.
**Third trick: Small amounts for testing, backed by data**
Use 2000 yuan to test three small coins, but with the premise that: on-chain data shows big players haven't exited, and the exchange’s holdings of these coins are still decreasing. This isn’t just luck; it’s a real signal that the market might start moving.
**And the final result?**
10,000 yuan → break even → net profit of 50,000 yuan, all within 5 months.
**Honestly, the rules of the crypto market are so cruel yet fair:**
Having less capital isn’t fatal; rushing to recover losses is. The market’s volatility is indeed crazy, but as long as your rules are right, ordinary people really have a chance to turn things around. Plus, on-chain data allows retail investors to see capital flows clearly for the first time—this itself is an advantage.
But conversely, such large fluctuations also amplify human weaknesses. Those without risk control and discipline will die faster as the market gets crazier.
One sentence summary: surviving longer is always more valuable than making quick gains.
The true key to success or failure in crypto isn’t a particular market wave, but whether you can keep sitting at the gambling table. Once you understand this, you’re already ahead of most people.