I have been in the crypto world for eight years, and I have never seen the words "liquidation" or "爆仓" before. My account's maximum drawdown has never exceeded 7%. This may sound like bragging, but the numbers speak for themselves—when I entered the market in 2017 with $5,000, it has now grown to a seven-figure sum.



I have witnessed all the craziness in the crypto space over the years. People around me suddenly became rich overnight, only to go bankrupt just as quickly. I saw too many chase after pump-and-dump coins, pursue hundredfold gains, and end up losing their principal. I chose a different path.

Not relying on insider information, not farming airdrops, and not believing in technical analysis mysticism. I treat this market as a pure probability game. After setting my own rules, I let the market work for me.

**First Trick: Lock in profits and let them compound, installing a safety valve on each gain**

When I build a position, I set take-profit and stop-loss orders—this is not a suggestion, but an ironclad rule. Once profits reach 8% of the principal, I immediately withdraw 40% of the gains into a cold wallet. Sounds conservative? But the logic is clear—this approach has two benefits: first, if the market continues to rise, I can enjoy compound growth; second, during a retracement, I only lose part of the profits, keeping the principal always safe.

Over more than five years, I have withdrawn profits more than thirty times. At the peak, I withdrew up to $150,000 in a week. Every time I take profits, that feeling of "the trader is working for me" feels very real. The biggest advantage of this method is not how much you earn, but maintaining a stable mindset.

**Second Trick: Divide your position into parts, treat market fluctuations as signals to make money**

"Don't put all your eggs in one basket"—everyone has heard this, but few actually do it. My approach is to analyze the same coin across three timeframes: weekly for the big trend, 1-hour chart for operational zones, and 10-minute chart for precise entry points.

What are the benefits? When the market fluctuates within your timeframe, it doesn't cause psychological stress. Short-term volatility is not a risk for me; rather, it’s an opportunity for precise entry. For the same coin, I build positions in three to four installments, risking about one-third of my total capital each time. Even if I make a wrong call initially, I still have chances to lower my average cost later.

**Third Trick: Compound interest is the only way for long-term account growth**

I don’t chase explosive gains on single trades. A steady 10% return, multiplied by 52 weeks, results in nearly 600% in a year. This is not magic; it’s the power of probability. Small consistent gains, avoiding big losses—time will help you achieve exponential growth.

From $5,000 to a seven-figure sum, I have never experienced a liquidation nor waited for a sudden market surge. I simply repeat these three methods year after year. I’ve gone through the 2018 bear market, the 2021 retracement, the 2022 crash—each time, I survived, and I survived more comfortably than others.

This is not some secret to wealth, because there is no secret. It’s just about sticking to probability, respecting risk, and letting time and compound interest work for you.
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BackrowObservervip
· 7h ago
To be honest, this approach sounds quite stable, but I still want to ask, can you really stay committed for eight years without wavering?
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TideRecedervip
· 7h ago
To be honest, it looks a bit uncertain, but that kind of mindset is definitely much more comfortable than chasing after hundreds of coins.
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ContractFreelancervip
· 7h ago
To be honest, I've been using this methodology for a long time, but it really tests human nature. Most people can't endure the first bear market.
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ShortingEnthusiastvip
· 7h ago
Listen to this logic—can take-profit and stop-loss really last this long? I'll believe it halfway.
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metaverse_hermitvip
· 7h ago
Haven't liquidated in eight years? I don't believe you, unless you're really just doing dollar-cost averaging and lying flat to earn passive income. It sounds just like those Zhihu answerers who make hundreds of thousands a month. Numbers can speak, but I’d rather see the trading records.
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