Once, I was the type of person who watched the market every day. Candlestick charts, news, hot topics—nothing was missed. But what happened? Whenever the market moved, trouble followed—either chasing highs and getting trapped or selling at the bottom. After a lot of effort, I finally realized I wasn’t really trading coins, but being harvested by the market.

Later, I realized a problem: while predicting the market direction is always difficult, managing position size can save your life. So I developed a simple but effective "clumsy method"—the three-layer position strategy.

**Core idea: Layered entry, exit with the trend.**

**First layer: Light entry to test the waters**

Never think about going all-in at once. Start with 30% of your position, choosing mainstream coins or actively traded tokens. After entering, don’t rush to add more; observe the trend and fund flow first. Confirm there’s support and follow-through before increasing your position. This step is about gauging the market—using minimal cost to understand the rhythm.

**Second layer: Confirm pullback, add to reduce average cost**

Healthy markets always pull back. When the price dips and holds support, add another 40% to your position to lower your average cost. But what if support doesn’t hold? Just stick to your initial position—don’t force additional buys. Remember this key point: having bullets means having a chance to turn things around.

**Third layer: Volume breakout, follow the trend to fill the gap**

When the market volume surges and clearly breaks through resistance, add the final 30% of your position. This isn’t gambling; it’s riding the trend—less risk, bigger potential space.

**Key: How to sell to truly secure profits?**

Don’t fixate on a target price. Set a take-profit line; when gains reach 20%, start taking profits in stages. Each time the market hits a new high, move your take-profit line upward. If the market moves in your favor, you can enjoy the entire trend; if not, you only give up a little—never get trapped deep in a position.

The beauty of this method is: no matter how the market twists and turns, you can stay steady with the rhythm. You won’t crash from chasing highs, nor give up after a couple of losses. For hot sectors like privacy coins with big volatility, this method actually helps you stay in control.

Opportunities are plentiful; what’s missing is the mindset to truly take that step. Instead of obsessing over the direction every day, focus on solidifying your position and risk management. That’s the real secret to lasting longer and earning more steadily.