#BinanceABCs My losses in the crypto world have reached hundreds of thousands, and this is not an exaggeration but a real figure. During that period, I chased after coins like $BNB and $SOL , and the final result was my account continuously in the red.



I felt like I had truly reached a dead end.

But people are sometimes strange — even in the most desperate moments, a sense of unwillingness arises.

In early 2015, I only had $1,300 left.

To put it bluntly, I was almost out of chances to turn things around. I set a strict rule for myself: this is the last time. If it doesn’t work out, I’ll accept it.

And then, you might not expect what happened next.

$1,300 turned into $5W, then $12W, and then started doubling repeatedly. This time, I didn’t rely on luck, nor did I gamble my entire assets; I just did three things right.

**First: Strictly control position size, avoid full-position all-in**

The reason I lost money before was simple — I wanted to win big right from the start. I changed this bad habit. Now, my rules are very strict: no single trade exceeds 40% of total funds, and the remaining 60% is always locked in as a safety line.

I set stop-loss points before each trade. If it drops 15%, I exit immediately — no bargaining. Market conditions are willing to give a second chance, but a margin call will never give you a chance to turn things around. As long as you don’t completely exit, you still have the opportunity to participate when the next trend arrives.

**Second: Follow only strong trends, abandon illusions**

I no longer guess where the top or bottom is. Instead, I follow the trend — when the market is upward, I trade strong coins; when it’s downward, I go short.

Abandon the delusion that “it’s fallen so much, it should rebound.” Profits in crypto aren’t really about how smart you are, but about standing on the right side of the trend. Sometimes, you can make thousands of dollars in 10 minutes, not because your skills are so strong, but because you caught the right wave. Admitting this can actually help you survive longer.

**Third: Rolling position strategy, avoid greed**

Whenever profits come in, I do one thing: use 30% of the gains for the next trade, and withdraw the rest as USDT to exit the market.

Don’t fantasize about making a big kill all at once. Slowly, I roll small profits into a snowball, which not only recovers the 65W I lost before but also earns an additional 6W+.

**What’s truly lacking isn’t technical indicators**

It seems what I lack isn’t some advanced indicator or precise entry point, but a trading system that helps me make fewer mistakes and survive longer.

Among the people I’ve interacted with, some have gone from $1,100 to $5.8W in 15 days. Others, on the verge of margin call, were pulled back and now have a stable monthly income of over ten thousand dollars. They’re not smarter than you; they just had someone holding tightly to that hand that wanted to go all-in at the critical moment.
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ContractBugHuntervip
· 2025-12-18 23:24
Bro, this set of mental techniques is indeed top-notch, but what I care more about is what you mean by "someone grabbing the hand that’s about to go all-in." Is that what you call a trading system? The rule of using 40% of your position is brilliant. When I was all-in before, I was having heart attacks every day. Thinking back, it was just for fun. I've heard many stories about thousands of dollars in 10 minutes, but the key is to survive until the next wave. I totally agree. So, is the comeback from $1300 also relying on a bit of luck, or is it purely system-based?
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CrossChainBreathervip
· 2025-12-16 04:00
Exactly right, it's all about mindset and discipline. The key is still being able to survive and see the next wave. This position management has truly been a blood, sweat, and tears lesson.
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degenwhisperervip
· 2025-12-16 03:59
It's the same old story, brother, the key is execution. --- Controlling position size sounds simple, but when the market is soaring, few can hold onto 60%. --- Rolling 30% and withdrawing 70%... sounds good, but it requires a strong psychological mindset. --- The last sentence hits home, really just about someone grabbing their own hand. --- Hearing about turning $1100 in 15 days into $58,000 is just talk, don't really believe it. --- Seriously, not going all-in is actually the hardest part, more difficult than any technical indicator. --- So basically, mindset > technique, but everyone wants to skip the mindset lesson. --- I've tried strict 15% stop-loss, gave up after a week.
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BTCRetirementFundvip
· 2025-12-16 03:55
Honestly, this set of theories sounds good, but it's still easy to collapse when it comes to real trading. That phrase "live longer" really hit me, I feel like it's more effective than any technical analysis.
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GasFeeVictimvip
· 2025-12-16 03:47
It sounds like the classic motivational cliché, but how many people can truly follow through with it? Controlling positions and setting stop-losses sound simple, but can you really stick to them in practice? Turning 1300U into 120,000U is impressive, but can that really be replicated in this year's market conditions? The most heartbreaking part is the line "Someone held back the hand that wanted to go all-in," which really hits close to home. When you have less money, you tend to be the clearest-headed—that might actually be the truth.
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LiquidationOraclevip
· 2025-12-16 03:35
I need to remember the 40% position size. I really was out of my mind when I went all-in before. Not gonna lie, having only a system without supervision is still easy to mess up, which is why I now trade with friends. Losing 65% and turning it around definitely takes guts, but rolling positions is easier to say than done. Greed at that moment is just uncontrollable. From 1300U to 120,000, I've heard this story several times haha, but discipline in cutting losses is truly crucial. Chasing trends and giving up on bottom-fishing, that's correct, but I still can't change this bad habit.
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