A decade of trading experience, from starting with nothing to accumulating assets of 50 million, I have developed a methodology to master this process—the "50% Position Size Rule." Recently, a disciple doubled their holdings in just three months, so I decided to share this complete mental approach, which might help you avoid several years of detours.
The core logic is simple: divide your capital into five equal parts, and only invest one part at a time. Even if your judgment is wrong, a single loss is strictly limited to 2% of your total funds (with a 10-point stop-loss). Conversely, once the direction is correct, take profit once gains exceed 10 points and exit. This disciplined execution allows you to survive mistakes and accumulate gains in the right moves.
Want to improve your win rate? One word is enough—momentum. Any rebound in a declining market is a trap for false signals; real opportunities appear during pullbacks in an uptrend. Never blindly buy the dip in a downtrend—that's where most losses begin.
Regarding coin selection, stay away from assets that have experienced short-term surges. Whether mainstream or altcoins, continuous main upward waves are almost nonexistent. Stagnation at high levels indicates waning momentum, and betting on probability often results in heavy losses.
On the technical side, MACD's effectiveness is severely underestimated. A golden cross forming below the zero line and then breaking above it is a genuine, reliable entry signal. Conversely, a death cross forming above the zero line and breaking downward suggests it’s time to reduce your position.
The key is not to chase losses. I’ve seen too many people keep adding to losing positions, only to sink deeper. The true philosophy of position management is: add when profitable, never average down when losing. This is a psychological battle and a capital battle.
Volume and price movement together reveal the truth. Pay attention to gentle volume breakthroughs at low levels, and be cautious of high-volume stagnation at high levels. Volume is always more honest than price.
The bottom line for coin selection: only trade assets in an uptrend. A 3-day moving average trending upward indicates short-term opportunities; a 30-day moving average rising suggests medium-term positioning; an 84-day moving average upward often signals the start of a main upward wave; and a 120-day moving average trending upward confirms a long-term macro pattern.
Finally, perhaps the most crucial point: review your trades daily and analyze the weekly chart regularly. Does your holding logic still hold? Has the trend changed? Adjust promptly—don’t get trapped by short-term fluctuations and emotions.
At its core, trading is a battle with yourself. Systematic thinking is always more valuable than luck.
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FudVaccinator
· 15h ago
Sounds good, but what about reality? I've seen too many people just talk about strategies on paper, but when the market comes, they break down.
The part about covering losses was said harshly, but unfortunately 99% of people can't do it... the psychological barrier is really the hardest.
The 50% rule is just a variation of the Kelly formula, it's a common topic, but indeed some people make money through discipline.
I've tried the MACD zero line method, sometimes it works, sometimes it's useless... market complexity far exceeds what indicators can imagine.
Following the trend is easy, but recognizing the moment of trend reversal is difficult; a three-second delay in reaction makes you a rookie.
Focusing only on the upward trend is interesting, it automatically filters out 90% of the noise.
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ImpermanentPhobia
· 15h ago
Holding 50% of your position sounds good, but I still think not many people can actually do it.
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Both MACD and golden cross, sounds simple, but in reality, it's just getting cut when executing.
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Adding to losing positions is indeed a big taboo. That's how I lost from 100,000 to 30,000 haha.
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Only trade in an uptrend. It's easy to say, but how do you confirm that the trend has truly changed?
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I find it hard to believe that my apprentice doubled their account in three months. When did the market become so friendly?
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Trading volume is more honest than price, but it's often hard to see, and I still got caught in a trap.
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Reviewing daily is definitely necessary, but I give up after just a few weeks of sticking to it.
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At what time frame did the 50 million reach? Did you factor in inflation?
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AirdropHunterXM
· 15h ago
Saying nice things, but I'm afraid it all ends up dying in emotions.
A decade of trading experience, from starting with nothing to accumulating assets of 50 million, I have developed a methodology to master this process—the "50% Position Size Rule." Recently, a disciple doubled their holdings in just three months, so I decided to share this complete mental approach, which might help you avoid several years of detours.
The core logic is simple: divide your capital into five equal parts, and only invest one part at a time. Even if your judgment is wrong, a single loss is strictly limited to 2% of your total funds (with a 10-point stop-loss). Conversely, once the direction is correct, take profit once gains exceed 10 points and exit. This disciplined execution allows you to survive mistakes and accumulate gains in the right moves.
Want to improve your win rate? One word is enough—momentum. Any rebound in a declining market is a trap for false signals; real opportunities appear during pullbacks in an uptrend. Never blindly buy the dip in a downtrend—that's where most losses begin.
Regarding coin selection, stay away from assets that have experienced short-term surges. Whether mainstream or altcoins, continuous main upward waves are almost nonexistent. Stagnation at high levels indicates waning momentum, and betting on probability often results in heavy losses.
On the technical side, MACD's effectiveness is severely underestimated. A golden cross forming below the zero line and then breaking above it is a genuine, reliable entry signal. Conversely, a death cross forming above the zero line and breaking downward suggests it’s time to reduce your position.
The key is not to chase losses. I’ve seen too many people keep adding to losing positions, only to sink deeper. The true philosophy of position management is: add when profitable, never average down when losing. This is a psychological battle and a capital battle.
Volume and price movement together reveal the truth. Pay attention to gentle volume breakthroughs at low levels, and be cautious of high-volume stagnation at high levels. Volume is always more honest than price.
The bottom line for coin selection: only trade assets in an uptrend. A 3-day moving average trending upward indicates short-term opportunities; a 30-day moving average rising suggests medium-term positioning; an 84-day moving average upward often signals the start of a main upward wave; and a 120-day moving average trending upward confirms a long-term macro pattern.
Finally, perhaps the most crucial point: review your trades daily and analyze the weekly chart regularly. Does your holding logic still hold? Has the trend changed? Adjust promptly—don’t get trapped by short-term fluctuations and emotions.
At its core, trading is a battle with yourself. Systematic thinking is always more valuable than luck.