Practical Battle Journal “Turtle Trading Strategy” – Slow and Steady Profits in Crypto

Introduction: When the Crowd Laughs at You Too Slowly, You Might Be Going the Right Way In the crypto market, most believe that a bull market means rushing up quickly. Those who are slow miss opportunities, and those who don’t use high leverage are “not playing smart.” But in reality, the longest-surviving – and most profitable – traders are often those who go slower than the majority. I want to share a true story about a friend – called Mr. Trần – and his journey applying the “turtle trading strategy” to turn 5,000 USDT into over 100,000 USDT, while almost never exceeding 3x leverage and having periods of no trading for weeks. Part 1: The Beginning – Going Against the Crowd but Not Against the Trend Three years ago, Mr. Trần was a very typical trader: Constantly swing tradingPeak at the top – bottoming outAccount fluctuating like a roller coaster But since the beginning of this year, he completely changed his approach. Instead of chasing “quick wins – big gains,” he now waits for market trend confirmation, trading fewer but more selective orders. His two ironclad principles:

1. The first position never exceeds 20% of capital No matter how good the setup, the first order is just a “test.” Only when the market moves in the right direction does he gradually increase the size.
2. The more profit, the lower the leverage From 3x → 2x → 1.5x. Profits are taken immediately, only a portion is kept for reinvestment. This approach helped him survive strong pullbacks, while many others blew up their accounts on “5x support holds.” Part 2: Core Strategy – The Three Words for Survival: Patience – Precision – Decisiveness
3. Patience: Most of the Time Is Standing Aside In Mr. Trần’s trading history, there are periods of 2–3 weeks with no trades at all. The reason is simple: “Sideways is when sharks change handlers. Jumping in then only costs fees and patience.” He only acts when: A major trend is confirmedThe range is wide enough for profits to outweigh risks
4. Precision: Trade on Breakouts and Trends, Not Guessing Tops and Bottoms Mr. Trần focuses on two main signals: Weekly/daily breakout: Price breaks old highs with clear volumeATR volatility filter: If the range is too narrow, skip – not worth risking This is a streamlined version of the Turtle Trading strategy: Identify direction using channel analysisStop-loss based on volatility, not emotions
5. Decisiveness: Take Profits and Withdraw Unexpectedly His rules are very clear: Account doubles → withdraw at least 50% of profitsWhen reaching 100,000 USDT → withdraw most, only keep the capital for cycling The phrase I remember most: “Numbers in the account are just illusions. Money in the bank is real.” Part 3: Why Do 90% of Traders Fail to Apply It? First: Greed Everyone wants to get rich quickly. But “quick” often means “early death.” Second: Breaking Discipline Getting stopped out and immediately re-entering to recover. While disciplined traders understand that missing a trade doesn’t kill you, breaking the system does. Third: Underestimating the Power of Slow Growth The first 10,000 USDT is the hardest. After that, growth comes from discipline + compound interest, not luck. Part 4: Who Is the Turtle Strategy Suitable For? I especially recommend this approach to three groups: Small capital (less than 5,000 USDT) → Divide positions to survive, instead of going all-in at once. Working professionals with limited time → Just monitor key levels, no need to stare at charts all day. Traders prone to FOMO and panic → Systematize entry and exit points to trade more calmly. However, you must accept: Missing out on many strong altcoin ralliesSpending time recording and reviewing each trade Conclusion: In a Bull Market, the Greatest Danger Is Not Being Slow – It’s Being Chaotic The more active the market, the more traps there are. Those who make sustainable money are not the most frequent traders, but those who make the fewest mistakes. The turtle strategy isn’t flashy, nor does it boast 10x daily profits. But it gives you the most important thing in crypto: the ability to survive and grow long-term. If you’re tired of chasing tops and bottoms, try: Reducing leverage below 3xStarting with a “test position”Let the market prove you right, instead of trying to prove you’re smart 👉 Patience is the greatest asset in a bull market. Learn to go slow, and you’ll go much further.