2026-01-07 19:24:43

Honestly, most people entering the crypto market want to turn their fortunes around overnight, but in the end, those who actually make money are never the all-in gamblers. The common trait of steady profit-makers is simple: controlling the pace, understanding the market trends, and being willing to cut losses.

My current account status has led many to speculate whether I have some informational advantage or extraordinary talent. But I want to say that, initially, I was exactly like everyone else—just a few thousand USD, a genuine retail investor, no background, no connections. The reason I’ve made it this far is two words: self-discipline.

**Stage One: How Small Funds Break Through**

Starting with only 1000U, most people tend to go all-in on a coin they believe in. I chose a different path—dividing the principal into five parts, 200U each, and trading them separately. The key is to set stop-losses on every trade and strictly follow the rules of not chasing rallies, not going against the trend, and not holding on stubbornly.

Back then, I repeated a phrase in my mind every day: This is not a battlefield, it’s a hunting ground. If I can’t see the trend clearly, I hide away, and wait for the right opportunity to strike precisely. This mindset is very important. In reality, the root cause of retail traders’ losses in the crypto space isn’t technical skills but poor emotional management.

When the market drops, most panic and sell, but that’s actually the golden period for low-cost positioning. Professional investors, on the other hand, look forward to price retracements because only then can they accumulate more chips at a lower cost. One point of poor mindset can lead to ten times the loss in gains.

**Stage Two: Strategy for Increasing Positions After Profits**

When my account grew to 10,000U, I started to add to my positions moderately. But this isn’t about reckless gambling; it’s about increasing holdings in stages, with a plan, under the premise that the trend is confirmed to be positive. This stage is the true test of discipline.

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GreenCandleCollector

· 01-08 06:22

Sounds good, but how many can truly stick with it?

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ZKProofster

· 01-07 19:54

nah the "discipline" framing here is lowkey just survivorship bias dressed up fancy, actually. everyone says this after they win lol

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LiquidationWatcher

· 01-07 19:51

Basically, it's a mindset issue; technical skills are secondary.

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PhantomHunter

· 01-07 19:44

Stop-loss, well, it's easy to talk about but really hard to do. Not many can stick with it in the long run.

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ContractBugHunter

· 01-07 19:42

Wait, splitting 200U into five parts? This trick sounds simple, but how many people can actually execute it... To be honest, the lesson learned from stop-loss is truly painful. Most people are just unwilling to cut losses, I used to be the same, and the feeling of being trapped is just ridiculous. This narrative is a bit idealistic; during market downturns, there are reasons why people panic and sell. Managing your mindset is easier said than done... I agree with the idea of adding positions in batches. The mentality of going all-in with 1000U on a single coin definitely needs to change. But the key is to choose the right direction, otherwise discipline is useless. Actually, the phrase "self-discipline" is not wrong, but more often than not, luck plays a significant role.

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MEVHunterLucky

· 01-07 19:34

Really, most people are just too greedy. That's right, mindset can kill 99% of retail investors. Self-discipline sounds simple, but actually practicing it is really torturous. I'm also using the risk diversification strategy, but executing it is especially exhausting. I set stop-losses but still want to hold on to the position; I totally understand this psychological battle. Buying during a decline? Easy to say, but when it’s time to cut, I’m trembling. From 1000U to 10,000U, that increase looks tempting. The key is to control your hands; otherwise, all strategies are useless. Market corrections are the best time to see who’s a true retail investor and who’s a veteran. So the core is not to go all-in; staying alive is more important than anything.

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