2026-01-03 06:26:28

Recently, Bitcoin experienced a rapid surge, and my message inbox was completely flooded. Some people excitedly shared screenshots of over 30% gains, while others immediately started lamenting—being caught chasing the high and suffering losses, unable to sleep all night. There are also friends who are eager to ask me, "Can I still get in now?" holding all their savings and eager to try.

Watching everyone being pulled back and forth by the market's ups and downs, as someone who has been in the crypto market for over five years, I feel both distressed and want to advise everyone. We entered this market originally to improve our lives, but instead, we are being tortured by the market's volatility, which is a bit of a reversal of priorities.

To be honest, the appeal of Bitcoin lies in its potential for high returns, but behind this tempting profit, there are equally huge risks. Don’t believe in those big influencers promoting the "stable wealth overnight" legend. I’ve seen too many people rush in with dreams of "a thousand times overnight," only to end up either trapped at a high price in a nightmare or panicking and selling at a low, with their accounts shrinking from the start.

If you want to survive longer and earn more steadily in this game, the first lesson is to **give up unrealistic fantasies**. Frankly, if you don’t even understand the basic operation logic of Bitcoin, how can you expect to make stable profits from the market? Learning to make money within your own cognitive limits is the first threshold for entry.

Next, I will share some practical tips that have helped many people avoid most common pitfalls:

**First Tip: The 3-3-3 Position Management Rule**

The fundamental reason most people blow up is simply this—putting all their chips in one direction. Either going all-in on Bitcoin or borrowing money to leverage a gamble. My advice: no matter how confident you are about Bitcoin’s future, never let a single asset exceed 30% of your idle funds. This is not being conservative; it’s locking down the risk at the source. How should the remaining 70% be allocated? Diversify into stablecoins, other mainstream coins, or keep some on the sidelines. This way, even if you make a wrong judgment on one, your principal won’t be completely wiped out.

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governance_lurker

· 01-05 12:56

It's clear that many people are used to getting "cut" like chives repeatedly. The dream of a thousandfold overnight... I've already woken up from that. Now I just want to earn some steady pocket money.

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TokenEconomist

· 01-05 12:56

actually the 30% rule here is just kelly criterion with extra steps... ceteris paribus most people still fomo anyway lol

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StakeOrRegret

· 01-05 05:49

Really, watching those people chase the high just makes me feel exhausted for them. The outcome of going all-in with full positions is pretty much the same. Being fully invested is the biggest risk; don’t be blinded by a 30% gain. Exactly right, this market is just for cutting leeks; a three-three system really is a way to save your life. Borrowing money and leveraging is gambling with your life. I’ve seen too many accounts go completely zero. Now there are still people asking me whether to rush in. I directly advise them to understand the basics first. Trying to bottom-fish halfway up the mountain is less reliable than steadily earning within your knowledge scope. This article hits the mark. Last year, I was one of those who got trapped and collapsed. Now I’ve learned my lesson. A 30% profit is very tempting, but the fear of losing 50% is even greater. Pushing forward with insufficient knowledge—that’s what a gambler is. No wonder they get cut.

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GoldDiggerDuck

· 01-03 14:34

Those who are fully invested, don't come to ask me; you're the ones who are definitely losing. We agreed on 30% position management, but then you go all-in, no wonder you're trapped. I just don't understand why some people still think they can get rich overnight. After so many years in the market, there are still so many newbies.

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SchroedingerAirdrop

· 01-03 06:55

Bro, what you just said really hit the nail on the head. The few buddies around me who are fully invested are probably kicking themselves now. Honestly, behind the 30% profit screenshot sharing, who knows if nine out of ten accounts are actually losing money. I didn't chase this wave; I'm just holding onto my little stash and feeling pretty comfortable.

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GateUser-7b078580

· 01-03 06:52

Data shows that among the participants in this wave of gains, at least 67% will end up taking a loss... Hang on a bit longer, historical lows often occur within three weeks after a peak. However, miners are consuming too much, and it will eventually collapse.

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GweiObserver

· 01-03 06:52

Really, I feel sorry for those friends who chase highs and get trapped. Greed can truly ruin people. Full position is like gambling with your life. I've practiced the 30% rule long ago, and it has saved me several times. And those asking "Can I buy in now?" I just want to say directly: finish your homework first. The hype about big influencers making a thousand times overnight is all nonsense. Everyone around me has been cut like that. Position management is truly the first lesson in entering the market. If you don't learn this, you'd better not touch it at all.

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AllInAlice

· 01-03 06:42

Really, watching that group of friends chasing highs is exhausting; only after the account shrinks do you understand what risk really means. Those who are fully invested didn't end up well; I also had a similar crash before. The 30% rule is spot on; if I had followed this logic earlier, I wouldn't have had such a tough time. Dreams of a thousandfold increase overnight all end up in sleepless nights—that's reality. Thinking about stable profits without doing your homework is pure wishful thinking.

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InfraVibes

· 01-03 06:33

Ah, here we go again—a live drama of chasing highs and getting caught, a familiar storyline. Going all-in is really a trap that can kill you; I've seen too many people operate this way. The 30% rule is indeed reliable; I do the same. The remaining 70% can just be ignored.

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AlphaBrain

· 01-03 06:30

Really, seeing those friends in the group chasing high prices makes me worried for them. A 30% profit is great, but have you ever seen a 50% loss in just 3 days? I originally wanted to improve my life, but it ended up causing me insomnia every day. Going all-in on Bitcoin is truly reckless; you only regret it when it's time to cut losses. The three-three system is indeed reliable; leaving yourself a backup plan is more important than anything else.

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