Ten Years of Trading – The Survival Path Through Slow Rhythms and Wrong Overleveraging

I have witnessed too many people entering the market with the dream of “getting rich overnight,” only to leave silently, carrying losses not only in money but also in trust. After more than ten years of trading, starting from a modest few thousand U, I have drawn a very simple but crucial conclusion: The market does not favor the smartest, but it keeps those who know how to go slow and leave room for mistakes. The strategy I share below may not be glamorous, not adrenaline-pumping, but it is the foundation that helps me grow my account sustainably.

1. Capital Allocation: Never Go All-In at Once The most common mistake among beginners is “bet everything for sure.” But the market was created to punish that mindset. My principle is very clear: Total capital is always divided into at least 5 parts. Each time you enter a trade, only use 1 part. For example: See a potential setup → try entering with 1 part Make a wrong move → small loss, still maintain composure Get it right → then consider increasing the position This approach helps you: Avoid being eliminated from the game just because of a few wrong trades Have enough “ammunition” to correct mistakes when the market confirms the trend 👉 The market is not scary because profits come slowly, but because you no longer have a chance to try again.
2. Follow the Trend: Personal Opinion Is Less Important Than Money Flow In a downtrend, most rebounds are just opportunities for trapped traders to exit. Conversely, in an uptrend, the corrections are the market’s gifts. Many people lose because: Trying to “catch the bottom” in a downtrend Believing they are smarter than the market In reality: The best opportunities often appear after the trend has been confirmed, not before.
3. Stay Away from “Rapidly Rising” Coins in a Short Time A coin that increases too quickly in a short period usually carries very high risk: Liquidity concentrated in a few hands Selling pressure after a big price run-up Retail investors often end up holding the last bags Don’t let the appearance of “flying” fool you. Sideways movement at high levels is not always accumulation – often it’s just a cover for distribution. I accept missing out on these kinds of rallies because: Trading on luck is not a strategy.
4. Correctly Understand Indicators: Read Volume, Don’t Guess Tops and Bottoms I use MACD, but never to: Catch the bottom Guess the top MACD’s only role is to confirm market momentum. MACD crossing above zero → weakening momentum, not necessarily a reversal MACD crossing below at high levels → risk warning, consider reducing positions 👉 Indicators do not make decisions for you; they only help you avoid wrong ones.
5. Never Averaging Down When in Loss When losing, emotions are the biggest enemy of risk management. Averaging down in a negative state: Is not rescuing a trade But prolonging a mistake My strict rule: Only increase position when in profit For example: Trade is +10% Adjust to +5% → consider adding But if in loss → stay put, don’t justify 👉 This discipline has helped me survive many harsh market phases.
6. Volume Is the Truth: Price Can Deceive, Volume Cannot Price charts can be manipulated, but volume is very hard to fake. Low area + increasing volume → money flowing in High area + large volume but no price increase → distribution phase Historically, before each major Bitcoin rally, there is a period of: Sideways price movement Clear accumulation volume Those who can read this signal often don’t need to chase the peak.
7. Only Trade Uptrend Structures: Don’t Wear Yourself Out My very simple rule: Small timeframe up → trade short-term Medium timeframe up → trade swing Large timeframe up → this is the main wave In a downtrend, trying to catch rebounds: Has low probability Consumes mental energy Wears down focus I only prioritize assets with multiple timeframes aligned upward (week – day – hour). Slower, but more reliable.
8. Trading Journal: Knowing Where You Went Wrong Is More Important Than Knowing When You Were Right After each trade, I always record: Reason for entering Exit conditions Whether the initial structure was broken After some time, you will realize: Profits don’t come from a big win But from not repeating the same mistakes I have entered trades many times just because of “a feeling it’s about to rise.” All paid the price. And since recognizing this mistake clearly, it no longer appears in my system. Conclusion: Surviving Longer Than the Market Is the True Victory Trading is a game of probabilities; there is no holy grail. The core of this method is: Slow pace for durability Discipline to resist human instincts It may not double your account in a few days, but it will: Keep you away from deadly traps Help you survive long enough to capitalize on major cycles 👉 The destination of your account does not depend on a spectacular trade, but on your ability to do simple things correctly and repeatedly over time. Let’s progress together. Learning is always your greatest asset in this market.