Recently, backend issues have been piling up, and many friends are complaining about the same thing—putting 25,000 yuan into altcoins, only to see it drop to 6,000 yuan in just 4 days. There are quite a few cases like this, mostly involving beginners.

I've been watching the crypto market for 6 years, experienced margin calls, and also enjoyed steady profits. Honestly, this market has changed a lot. After ETFs launched, large funds flooded into core assets, while retail investors chase hot trends. The strategies of these two groups are completely different now. Want to turn around with altcoins? That’s a thing of the past.

Today, I’ll share what I’ve learned over the years, hoping to help everyone avoid some detours.

**Capital Allocation—Don’t Put All Eggs in One Basket**

My approach is divided into three parts. 30% for short-term trading of BTC and ETH, with a clear target—close the position when gains reach 1.8% to 2.2%, no greed. The remaining 40% is for swing trading, but with a premise: the trend must be clear. After entering, I usually hold for 1 to 3 days before exiting. The last 30% is locked in a cold wallet; no matter how crazy the market gets, I don’t move it. This is the capital to keep playing.

The benefit of this division is that even if one sector fails, the others can support you. The easiest mistake for beginners is to go all-in on one coin, and when the trend turns, everything is lost.

**Stop Loss—This is not a suggestion, it’s discipline**

Many people lose money not because of poor judgment, but because they can’t withstand short-term volatility. My method is to never risk more than 0.6% on a single trade. For example, with an 80,000 yuan account, the maximum loss per trade is 480 yuan. Losing 10 times and still surviving. But if you stubbornly hold on, just one or two losses can wipe you out.

Crypto is extremely volatile. Not setting a stop loss is like gambling with luck. Exit when it’s right—there’s nothing shameful about it. Surviving is the key to future gains.

**No Position—The Easiest Profit Strategy Often Overlooked**

Crypto moves too fast; hot spots change every few days, new coins pop up daily, and it’s tempting to trade. But 99% of the time, it’s just busywork.

My current habit is to go completely flat unless there’s a clear opportunity. One or two truly reliable entry points per week are enough. Being diligent isn’t enough; precision is what makes money. When idle, I focus on analyzing data and on-chain movements, preparing for the next move.

**Final Words**

The real enemy in crypto isn’t the market itself, but itchiness and greed. Keep a steady mindset and stick to discipline—these are more valuable than anything. The market is always there; if you miss this wave, there’s always the next. But if you blow your principal, there won’t be a next one.