When the market is good, it's easy to get carried away; when the market is bad, it's even easier to crash. That's why many people stumble and fall in the crypto market.



Some can grow from small funds to a considerable size, and it's never luck or precise prediction that does it, but a strict set of survival rules. The core principle is simple: survive first, then talk about profits.

In the derivatives market, frankly, if you guess the direction right, it amplifies your gains; if you guess wrong, it becomes a meat grinder. Without understanding the risk structure, rushing into the market is no different from giving away money.

How do true experts operate? Divide small amounts into multiple parts, keep each position light, and exit immediately if wrong. For example, with a capital of 300U, split it into 10 parts or more for trading. If several consecutive trades go against you, stop trading—not because you're afraid of losing money, but to prevent emotional self-destruction. When the market doesn't cooperate, rushing upward blindly isn't execution; it's suicidal.

The most impressive thing about experienced traders is actually the opposite: knowing when to stay put.

Another point that must be ingrained in your mind: the profits shown in your account are just floating numbers until you actually withdraw them. Take profits whenever possible, and always keep your positions within a manageable range. Only follow trends with clear direction; during consolidation, pause. Holding no position isn't failure; it's preparation for the next move.

Contracts are not a quick shortcut to turn things around; they are more like a long-term survival contest. Those who last until the end are often not the most aggressive, but the most disciplined and those who know when to take profits.

Turning these rules into habits is more effective than any technical indicator or secret trick. Opportunities are never lacking; what’s missing is that calm judgment.
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ProxyCollectorvip
· 12h ago
That hits hard and deep. I'm the kind of loser who gets carried away whenever the market is good. It took me several losses to realize. The hardest part is when I keep losing consecutively. I get impulsive and want to make up for it, but I end up digging myself deeper. I've known about the strategy of splitting small amounts into multiple parts for a long time, but I just can't execute it. Every time, I want to go all-in and gamble. Floating profits are truly the biggest scam. When the account shows five figures, I get excited, but then a reverse move wipes everything out instantly. Knowing when not to move is really the true strength. Maybe I'll never learn this in my lifetime.
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CryptoSurvivorvip
· 12h ago
There is nothing wrong with saying it, but most people can't listen to it. Those friends around me who have liquidated their positions basically die on the three words "double more".
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SelfCustodyBrovip
· 13h ago
Exactly right, but executing it is extremely difficult. I've seen too many people talk about risk management, but as soon as the market moves, they go all-in and get wiped out. Emotions really can make people lose their minds.
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MetadataExplorervip
· 13h ago
That's so true. What I fear the most are friends around me who constantly shout "I want ten times," only to get liquidated in a sudden wave of volatility. Honestly, staying alive is much more important than making money. This may sound like a motivational cliché, but in the derivatives market, it's truly an iron law.
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