How aggressive can position rolling be? Turning 1,000 yuan into 100,000 in three months is real, and losing 990,000 profit in a single trade to break even is also real. It's a heartbeat game, a gamble with life. High leverage, profit reinvestment, sticking to a single direction—these are the secrets of position rolling.



But I've seen too many people crash here. If they can't make a profit, they’re reluctant to take profits; if they lose, they go all in; their direction wavers. The essence of the crypto market is volatility, and position rolling is about squeezing that volatility to the extreme, provided you stick to discipline.

The two core iron rules of position rolling—violating either one means you should admit defeat immediately. First, cut losses immediately when wrong; stop after 20 consecutive wrong trades, don’t try to hold on stubbornly. Always set stop-loss orders when opening a position; exit at the line. Even if you hit stop-loss 19 times, catching one trend can turn things around. Second, when you earn 5,000 US dollars, withdraw it; never get greedy. Unrealized gains don’t count as real profit; only withdrawals count as taking profits. The remaining principal continues to roll, and even if you end up losing everything, you won’t die.

The key is to be patient and precise. My method is just one word—wait. Stay on the sidelines, and only act when three conditions are met: a major volatility occurs (e.g., Bitcoin moves over 10% in a day), the trend runs unilaterally, and you only take part in the gains without greedily capturing all the rise. Last year, I started with 500 USD, stubbornly long on Bitcoin, and rolled it to 500,000 in three days. But before that, I was on the sidelines for four months, just waiting for that one certainty.

Now many people ask me if they can play position rolling. I directly pour cold water: avoid three types of people. First, those unwilling to cut losses. Second, those wanting to turn 5,000 USD into 100,000 USD. Third, those who don’t understand the long-short game. The crypto market is never short of opportunities; what’s lacking is the ability to survive.

In 2025, Bitcoin’s crash triggered a 40 billion liquidation, and leverage full-position traders never had a chance to turn things around again. Before rolling, ask yourself: can you bear to lose everything? If not, just be honest and invest steadily in Bitcoin or Ethereum, or stake them. Slow but sustainable—that’s the right way.

To be blunt, position rolling is gambling. High returns come with high risks. If you’re not willing to fight desperately, don’t touch it. The market is ruthless to those who refuse to accept defeat.
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DegenMcsleeplessvip
· 01-09 21:25
That's right, I was that fool last year who couldn't bear to cut losses, and I managed to lose 300,000 and only have 20,000 left. Now I just do dollar-cost averaging, and my sleep quality has improved a lot haha. Rolling positions is really gambling; without discipline, you can go bankrupt at any moment. Bro, I can't learn the patience to stay out of the market for 4 months waiting for opportunities. I get itchy whenever I see a chance. Actually, living is the most important, making money is second. Many people don't understand this principle and only realize it after getting wiped out. I'm now investing steadily and slowly; taking it easy is better than rushing.
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rekt_but_resilientvip
· 01-09 20:54
Really wanting to make quick money and also seeking stability—where in the world is there such a good thing? I saw too many people go bankrupt during the 40 billion liquidation wave, and I'm still paying off debts through Alipay's Jiebei. Holding a flat position for 4 months to wait for an opportunity is indeed tough, but 99% of people can't wait. Why not just say that rolling over positions is just cutting leeks, so people don't have to keep fantasizing? Seriously, those who understand the core meaning of this article basically won't be rolling over their positions anymore.
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CoffeeNFTradervip
· 01-09 20:53
Waiting 4 months to bottom out and get a 50x return is just unbelievable. How can ordinary people have such strong psychological resilience? I really can't hold cash that long. --- Even after 19 stop-losses, you can still turn things around? Easy to say, but most people would lose their mindset by the 5th time. --- With a minimum of 5000U, that's correct. I've seen too many people go from a floating profit of 100,000 to ending up in the negative, all because they didn't take profits in time. --- Rolling positions, in simple terms, is walking on the edge of a knife; you're earning adrenaline, not money. I'll just stick to regular dollar-cost averaging honestly. --- Last year's margin calls really left no chance to turn things around; that 40 billion wave was truly terrifying. Still, you need to keep a way out. --- Holding back for 4 months just to wait for an opportunity—how many people can actually do this kind of discipline? Anyway, I can't do it. --- Reluctant to stop-loss, greedy, can't understand the market—seems like I’ve taken all these traits, hahaha.
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RugPullProphetvip
· 01-09 20:50
It all sounds right, but in reality, 99% of people can't endure those 4 months of empty positions. Let's be straightforward, rolling positions is just testing who is greedier. I believe the rule that 5000 must be withdrawn, but how many can really do it? It's again "the market's way of dealing with those who are not convinced," but I think the market is more about dealing with those who want to get rich overnight. After a 40 billion liquidation, haven't you learned your lesson? Yet, another batch of new investors is coming. I have to ask, is your 500,000 still there now? Instead of learning to roll positions, it's better to learn to admit defeat. That is the hardest lesson.
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notSatoshi1971vip
· 01-09 20:36
Sounds like a gambler's confession... but indeed, surviving is the biggest win. --- $500 turning into $500,000—this story is told every year. As for the ending, those who lost $40 billion in a liquidation also thought the same at first. --- The key words are these two—discipline. Unfortunately, 99% of people can't even follow the first iron rule. --- Waiting four months in a flat position for an opportunity—this psychological resilience is not something everyone has. Most people simply can't wait. --- I agree with the rule of withdrawing after earning $5,000; unrealized gains are really not yours. I've seen too many people give everything back out of greed. --- Rolling positions = gambling, that's clear. The problem is some people are naturally gamblers and can't be persuaded otherwise. --- It seems most people fall into the trap because—they lose money and want to make it back, and once that thought appears, it's over. --- The logic of only hitting once after 19 stop-losses is simple but rarely executed. Most people break their mindset by the third stop-loss. --- Investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum isn't as exciting, but at least you can survive to see the next bull market. --- The market's cure for those who refuse to accept defeat—this phrase hits too many people's pain points.
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CryptoSourGrapevip
· 01-09 20:34
If I had this realization back then, I wouldn't have lost everything. That really hits home.
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MeaninglessApevip
· 01-09 20:32
Wait, this guy said to stay out of the market for 4 months and wait for opportunities? I just laughed, most people can't even hold for 4 days before they start shooting in all directions. --- It sounds good, but how many can actually execute it? I see people who make 5000 want to go all-in with 50,000. --- The part about returning to zero at 990,000 is the real truth; everything else is survivor bias. --- Can you turn the tide after 19 stop-losses? It sounds romantic, but in reality, after 5 stop-losses, the mentality is already shattered. --- Making money from rolling positions is no different from gambling winnings; it all depends on who has better luck. --- The keywords are "patience" and "waiting," but these are exactly what the crypto circle lacks. --- Dollar-cost averaging into ETH is really attractive; although it doesn't give that heartbeat-pumping thrill, at least you don't have to worry about waking up to find your principal gone. --- After reading this, I remembered that saying: stories of making big money in the market are all told by survivors. --- I agree with the point about withdrawing 5000U immediately; the others are easily sabotaged by greed. --- Avoid those three types of people. That part is harsh, but honestly, nine out of ten people fall into these three categories.
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