2026-01-04 11:22:46

To survive long-term in the crypto world, it's not about luck for a moment, but whether you can strictly follow trading discipline. Instead of pursuing complex theories, it's better to embed these 8 profit rules into your trading system.

**Position Size is the Lifeline**
Manage your funds in 6 parts, trading only 1 part at a time. Keep single trade losses within 1.5% (corresponding to a 9% stop-loss), and aim for a profit of 13%+ when taking profits. This setup allows you to control risk while still capturing sufficient gains.

**Follow the Trend, Counter-Trend is a Trap**
Rebounds during a downtrend are often bait; real opportunities are hidden in pullbacks during an uptrend. The main trend is your friend—don't try to predict the bottom.

**Stay Away from Explosive Coins**
Coins that stagnate at high levels are bound to pull back. Don't be the bag-holder. This iron rule can help you avoid countless "setups and traps."

**Application of Technical Indicators**
Use MACD to assist in judging direction: a golden cross below the zero line is a buy signal; a death cross above the zero line is a sell signal. Combine with volume and price action (breakouts with volume at low levels, or stagnation with volume at high levels) to significantly improve success rate.

**The Dual Nature of Risk Management**
Stop-loss is respect for mistakes; adding positions is a reward for correctness. Holding tightly during losses only worsens damage; moderate adding during profits allows your gains to run.

**Use Moving Averages to Layout the Rhythm**
Use the 4-day MA for short-term swings, the 32-day MA for medium-term positioning, the 76-day MA to迎接 the main upward wave, and the 125-day MA as a signal for long-term holding. Combining different periods helps you capture short-term fluctuations and not miss medium- and long-term opportunities.

**Review as a Step to Progress**
Every trade is worth reviewing—how profits were made, where the problems were in losses. Flexibly adapt rather than rigidly stick to one strategy; this is the secret to surviving longer in this market.

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MetaverseVagrant

· 01-07 03:42

Sounds good, but how many can truly stick to it? It's easy to cut losses, but adding positions is difficult.

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ShitcoinConnoisseur

· 01-06 07:42

That's right, discipline is worth much more than predictions. I just didn't stick to the 6-position rule. Last time, I went all-in directly and got liquidated. I'm still reflecting on it...

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IfIWereOnChain

· 01-04 11:52

Another article on trading discipline, everyone understands the principles but execution is difficult --- Trying a 6-position management strategy, I’ve tried it before. The key is mindset. When you lose, you want to go all in—really need to戒 --- Counter-trend bottom fishing is the easiest way to go bankrupt, personal blood, sweat, and tears story --- The nemesis of the bag-holder, how many people experience rapid rise and then crash out after entering the market, that’s me --- The MACD combined with volume and price is pretty good, much more reliable than just looking at candlestick charts --- The part about stop-loss and adding positions was spot on. Many people are not decisive with stop-losses and are too aggressive with adding positions --- The moving average cycle combination sounds complicated, but it’s actually just confirmation across multiple timeframes, makes sense --- Reviewing trades is really the key to differentiating between masters and rookies. How many people truly review every single trade

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JustHodlIt

· 01-04 11:43

It sounds like a common saying, but honestly, very few people can truly do it. --- I agree with position management, but to be honest, taking profits at 13% and then leaving? Sometimes when the market is good, I just can't bear to do it haha. --- I remember the phrase "don't predict the bottom." It was because I tried to catch the bottom that I got myself stuck. --- Staying away from high-level stagnation? I've never heard of that. Every time I see a surge, I rush in, and then I become the bag holder. --- The MACD theory looks simple, but in practice, the indicator often tricks you. You still need to combine it with other analyses. --- Reviewing your trades is the most important, but how many people really take the time to carefully analyze each loss? --- I like the phrase "Adding value is the reward for correctness." It's definitely better than holding onto unrealized losses.

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CryptoDouble-O-Seven

· 01-04 11:40

It's easy to talk about discipline, but few people can truly stick to it. --- Stop-loss is simple to say, but who dares to cut losses according to discipline when truly losing money? I’ve never seen anyone do it. --- Managing 6 positions sounds professional, but most people still go all-in with a single trade. --- People who predict the bottom are always more than those who follow the trend, which is why most people lose money. --- MACD golden cross and death cross, various indicators, but in the end, isn’t it all about chart feeling? --- Backtesting is nonsense; most people start blaming others once they lose, and they don’t truly reflect. --- To be willing to take a 13% profit target, you need a strong mindset—I can’t do it. --- This theory looks fine on paper, but implementing it in practice is another story. --- There are always bagholders every year, and it’s this greed that’s the problem—there’s no way around it. --- Those who don’t hold onto losing positions have already beaten 80% of retail investors, but that’s exactly the hardest thing to do.

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