The Power to Decide Life or Death: A "Stupid but Sure" Method to Help Accounts Grow Automatically

Experienced crypto enthusiasts all understand a harsh truth: this market is not lacking smart people, only those who survive long enough. I have seen many traders draw indicators covering their screens, analyze meticulously, but their accounts still gradually shrink.
On the other hand, some people use extremely simple strategies, even being criticized as “stupid,” but year after year, they still have money, and it even grows thicker.
The difference is not in the ability to predict the market, but in how they manage their positions. This is what truly determines whether you survive or not.
The Market Does Not Kill You With One Hit, But Erodes You Every Day
When I first entered the market, I was like many others:
– Believed in going all-in
– Jumped in at breakouts
– Thought I was right, so I invested everything
The results were predictable. Just one “out-of-script” move, and the account immediately freezes, the psychology collapses, and a chain of mistakes follows.
After paying tuition a few times, I realized: the market doesn’t need you to be completely wrong, just to enter a position too large.
Since then, I built a simple position management model that anyone can follow. Not flashy, not complicated, but extremely effective in helping accounts… survive and grow naturally.
Step 1: Divide Your Giao Before the Battle
The biggest mistake beginners make is thinking “if the opportunity is clear, I should bet big.” In reality, the more certain the trade, the smaller your position should be.
I always divide the total capital into 5 equal parts.
Each initial trade never uses more than 15% of the total account.
The goal is not to make quick profits but to avoid early death.
The crypto market always has unexpected variables:
– Sudden news
– Whales pushing the price
– Liquidity withdrawals
Even if you are right 8–9 times, just one overextended entry can wipe out all your profits. Dividing your position helps you withstand mistakes, both financially and psychologically. When your mindset remains stable, you have a chance to correct mistakes.
A little slower, but in return, you earn the right to stay at the table.
Step 2: Use Profits Only for Risk, Keep the Principal Safe
This is the core principle of my system:
👉 The principal capital is never to be risked.
The approach is very simple:
Enter the initial position with a small size
When the price moves in the right direction and shows profit
Only use that profit to increase the position size
If the market reverses, you only lose “market money,” not the principal.
The greatest benefit is not just in the numbers but in the psychology:
No fear during price swings
No regret when cutting a position
Easily adhere to discipline
Having capital means having opportunities. Protecting capital is not cowardice but a long-term mindset.
Step 3: Let Rules Lead, Not Emotions
Most losses come from:
Impatience during sideways markets
Overexcitement during strong rallies
FOMO from fear of missing out
My system is the opposite:
📌 Sideways market → stay out, like turning off the machine
📌 Clear trend → position automatically grows with profits
For example:
Price breaks a significant resistance zone
Retraces but doesn’t break support
Only then add to the position, according to the plan
No need to monitor charts 24/7, no need insider tips. Just set your rules and let the market trigger your actions.
One of my best trades with Bitcoin was like this: start very small, and each time it breaks a resistance, add a little more. As the price rises, I hold more, and my psychology remains extremely comfortable.
Conclusion: Longevity Matters More Than Quick Gains
A good position manager doesn’t need to gamble. Just a small market move, and your account grows in a controlled way.
Don’t idolize indicators or secret strategies. Position management may sound “stupid,” but it’s the highest form of trading wisdom.
It doesn’t make you rich overnight, but:
Helps you have bullets when the market crashes
Helps you hold assets when a strong trend appears
Helps you survive in a market where most are eliminated
In crypto, surviving is already winning.
As long as you live long enough, money will come naturally.
Follow @blogtienso for more practical insights, foundational knowledge, and mindset tips to keep you on the right path in the crypto market. Learning is the highest-yielding asset you own.

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