After years of active trading in cryptocurrencies, I realize that the key to consistent profits is not guessing market directions, but scientific fund management and disciplined execution. I want to share some trading principles validated through practice.



First is position control. Divide your funds into 5 parts, investing only 20% each time. This way, even if your judgment is wrong and you set a 10-point stop loss, the single loss is only 2% of your total capital. It would take 5 wrong guesses to lose 10% of your principal—this structural design gives you ample room for trial and error. Conversely, if your judgment is correct, setting a take profit above 10 points instantly reverses the risk-reward ratio.

Next is the power of following the trend. Rebounds during a downtrend are often false signals, while pullbacks during an uptrend are good entry points. Bottom fishing and buying dips may seem similar, but one is betting on a reversal, and the other is following the trend— the latter has a significantly higher success rate.

Regarding asset selection, be cautious of coins that surge in the short term. Whether mainstream or altcoins, rapid short-term rises followed by new highs are difficult to sustain. Stagnation at high levels already hints at weakness, making bottom fishing at this point akin to playing with fire.

From a technical perspective, MACD is a useful reference. When DIF and DEA form a golden cross below the zero line and break above zero, it’s a relatively stable entry signal. Conversely, when a death cross appears above zero, consider reducing your position.

Adding to positions is a common pitfall. Increasing positions when losing only deepens the trap— the correct approach is to add when in profit, not when in loss.

Volume cannot be ignored. Pay attention to volume breakthroughs at low levels, and be decisive in exiting when volume increases at high levels with stagnation. Volume and price behavior often reflect the market’s true intentions.

When screening assets, prioritize coins in an uptrend. Use moving averages to judge: a 3-day moving average turning upward indicates short-term bullishness; a 30-day moving average turning upward indicates medium-term growth; an 84-day moving average turning upward signals the start of a main upward wave; and a 120-day moving average turning upward confirms a long-term bull market. The angle changes of each line correspond to different levels of opportunity.

Finally, emphasize the importance of review. After each trade, examine whether your position logic still holds, whether the technicals on the weekly chart meet expectations, and if the trend has reversed. Trading strategies need to be continuously adjusted based on market feedback, not rigidly executed. The accumulation of these details ultimately determines long-term profitability.
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TeaTimeTradervip
· 5h ago
It's easy to say, but the key is still execution. I just lost because I kept trying to make up for losses with more losses. Really, buying the dip and bottom fishing are just a matter of a split second, but the outcomes are completely different. That part about adding to positions hit home. I know a buddy who lost everything step by step doing the same thing. It all sounds right, but when the market drops, rationality is thrown out the window. I used the MACD golden cross, but I always feel like it's a bit slow? Your moving average combination is indeed innovative. I need to try the 120-day moving average cycle. Reviewing is the most troublesome; I’m too lazy to summarize, and as a result, I keep making the same mistakes every time.
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OnlyOnMainnetvip
· 5h ago
To be honest, I've heard this whole theory of position management several times, but I don't know how many people can really stick to it... The part about adding to a losing position more and more really hit me; so many people blow up their accounts this way. When MACD forms a death cross, just run—sounds simple, but it's hard to actually do, and I can't stop myself from acting. Reviewing past trades sounds good in theory, but which time haven't I hurriedly flipped through the charts... Coins that surge in the short term are indeed traps, but I still can't help but chase them. Following the trend is more reliable than trying to bottom fish, I agree with that.
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ProbablyNothingvip
· 5h ago
This theory sounds good, but to be honest, I still don't quite understand the part about adding positions. When there's a loss, you actually have to hold back and not act... Can it really be done?
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AltcoinHuntervip
· 5h ago
To sound good, but the real question is how many people actually do it? Just by looking at position management, I can tell how many are about to fail. I totally agree with increasing positions when profitable, but most of you do the opposite... Never mind, I won't say more. The 120-day moving average is trending upward? Bro, I'm still waiting now, honestly I'm a bit tired of waiting. I've used the MACD golden cross for three years, but the success rate might not be as high as you think. The key still depends on the overall environment. This set of theories is fine, but I'm worried that during execution, emotions will take over, and a sudden surge will just revive everything in place.
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