#数字资产市场动态 # From small accounts to millions, is the difference really just mindset?

I've seen miracles in the crypto world—starting with just a few thousand, growing to a million in half a year. But in the same half year, I've also seen accounts go from a profit of over ten thousand to zero after a single drawdown.

This is not a legend; it happens every week.

Many people focus on technical indicators and study candlestick patterns, only to realize that the real problem isn't there. The true gap is actually in four words: **not managing money**.

The specific manifestations are these three issues:
- Jumping in during a mediocre market
- Making a profit and immediately going all-in or adding to positions
- Refusing to cut losses during a drawdown

An account with these habits, no matter how fast it earns, will never outpace the speed of losses.

Conversely, those accounts that can steadily grow are often very disciplined. The logic I've come to over these years might seem counterintuitive:

## First profitable trade, withdraw the principal

As soon as the first trade is profitable, immediately take back the principal. From then on, only use the profits to trade—if you lose, you're losing the market’s money, which keeps your mindset much calmer. This step is essentially insurance for yourself.

## The more you earn, the more you should reduce risk

When floating profits reach 50%, move your stop-loss up to the cost price. If the market continues to rise, lock in at least 30% of the profit as a buffer. The goal isn't to squeeze every last penny, but to never return to the starting point.

## Trade only when the market is right

Position scaling isn't about trading frequency; it's about market strength. Only enter when the trend is clear and volatility is sufficient. Stay out of the market if the opportunity isn't there—never force a trade. Many traders get stuck on the idea of "I think it might go up."

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Essentially, making money in crypto doesn't necessarily mean you're smarter than those who lose. The biggest dividing line is—**can you keep the money you make**?

A successful contract trade isn't difficult; the hard part is preserving the profits until the next cycle.