Is it destined for small capital to be considered a rookie? I have repeatedly asked myself this question.



I still remember when I first entered the circle, holding $1,200 in contracts, trembling every day, afraid that a wave of volatility would wipe out my principal. But it was also this $1,200 that, after two months of operation and accumulation, eventually grew to $37,000, a gain of over 20 times.

At first, like most people, I went all-in, chased gains, and sold at the bottom, resulting in a brutal market beating. After paying quite a bit of tuition, I finally realized a truth: the ability to make money has little to do with talent; the key is mastering **position management and rhythm control**, the two core skills.

**First Trick: Learn to Roll Positions, Use Profits to Earn More Profits**

My first trade used only 30% of my position, and I took profit after an 8% gain. I set aside the profits separately for the next trade, keeping the original principal like a "safety rope" to protect myself. Every trade had strict stop-loss and take-profit points, never crossing the lines.

Many people pursue overnight riches through trading, but I choose steady, step-by-step accumulation. Don’t underestimate this approach; the power of compound interest, in the long run, is far more reliable than betting on luck.

**Second Trick: Cut Losses When the Direction Is Wrong, Add When the Direction Is Right**

This was my most painful lesson but also the most valuable experience. If I wasn’t fully confident, I wouldn’t act. But once I confirmed the trend, I would add to my position in batches, trying to let profits run as much as possible.

If I misjudged, I would immediately cut losses, never arguing with the market. Many people get stuck because they can’t bear small losses. I’ve survived until now precisely because I dare to admit mistakes. To put it plainly, timely stop-loss is actually reserving ammunition for the next opportunity.

**Third Trick: Rely on Rhythm, Not Luck**

From $1,200 to $37,000 in just two months, the entire process involved no all-in bets, no insider information, only position management and market rhythm control.

I summarized a "three-layer progression" logic: Principal Defense Phase → Profit Expansion Phase → Mindset Breakthrough Phase. Many follow this approach and do make money, but the real difficulty lies in **when to add positions and when to take profits**—this timing is what keeps most retail investors out.

Honestly, the details of this method are not something that can be explained in a few words. But the core logic is simple: **Understand the rhythm of the market, and you won’t be eliminated by the next wave of行情**.

If you’re still exploring in the crypto world, consider this experience as a reference. Position management and risk control are lessons that every trader must learn.
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notSatoshi1971vip
· 10h ago
That's what they say, but how many can truly stick to the end?
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ValidatorVikingvip
· 11h ago
position sizing separates the living from the liquidated, fr fr
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ser_ngmivip
· 11h ago
The trick of closing positions I am also using, but the execution is too difficult, always wanting to take a little more.
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StealthMoonvip
· 11h ago
1200U multiplied by 30 times sounds exciting, but how many people can actually execute it... To put it simply, it's about managing your mindset; 99% of people can't get past this hurdle.
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BearMarketMonkvip
· 11h ago
Survivorship bias is always the biggest narrative trap in the crypto world... A 20x increase in two months sounds impressive, but what about the 99% that remain silent?
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SolidityStrugglervip
· 11h ago
30% position with 8% take profit? Sounds conservative, but compound interest is the real game-changer.
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DAOdreamervip
· 12h ago
1200 to 37,000 sounds impressive, but honestly, you still have to withstand psychological torment. Stop-loss is really the Achilles' heel for most people; unwilling to accept that small loss. Mastering the rhythm is much more reliable than gambling on luck; I have deep experience in this. Turning small funds around entirely depends on discipline; without discipline, it's just gambling. Compound interest is simple to explain, but executing it is truly a torment.
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ProofOfNothingvip
· 12h ago
It sounds good, but I think most people will still go all-in with their entire position. That's human nature.
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