#数字资产动态追踪 $BTC $ETH $BNB Trading this path, I went from despair over my account to being able to steadily withdraw funds. It’s not because of any extraordinary talent, but simply because I found a "clumsy method"—so simple that anyone can use it, rough and unpolished, but effective.

**Survive first, then talk about making money**

No matter how clever the strategy, a full-margin liquidation once and it’s all over. I’ve seen too many people with good ideas, only to be completely wiped out by a single all-in move. So the first lesson isn’t how to earn, but how to survive.

Position sizing is really about mental preparation. Don’t put the entire 100,000 into gambling; instead, try with just 10,000 each time—so even if you hit a pitfall, the overall damage to your account stays within 20%. If a single loss exceeds 2%, cut it immediately—don’t wait, don’t hope for a rebound. Holding on stubbornly and relying on luck are the hallmarks of the grim reaper in the crypto world.

As for leverage, beginners should simply avoid it. Experienced traders can use it, but never exceed 10% of the total position. Sticking to this red line, surviving 90% of the time is no problem.

**Doing less can actually earn more**

Many think frequent trading is professional, but in reality, it’s quite the opposite. Profits come from a few high-quality trades, not the quantity.

Unilateral direction: either go long if you’re bullish or go short if you’re bearish—never do both. Wavering between the two not only increases the risk of being stopped out but also racks up huge fees from repeated entries and exits.

Pre-set rules are crucial. Before opening a position, set a 3% stop-loss and a 5% take-profit order—execute mechanically, don’t get emotional during trading. When watching the charts, judgment is often at its worst; greed and fear alternate. Conversely, having pre-written rules keeps you calmer.

Only do the first two trades of the day—this is the safest. More than three trades is basically giving money to the exchange. Restlessness is the enemy of trading.

**80% of people have stepped into these traps**

I’ve seen too many failed attempts at counter-trend averaging down. When the market falls, people always think "it’s cheap, I should buy," but the result is one more average down, bringing you closer to liquidation. If the trend doesn’t reverse, averaging down is just stubbornly clinging on.

Frequent small trades that seem to earn fees—actually, the profit swallowed by fees is the real big loss. Some people see a 5% monthly return, but after fees, the net might be less than 2%.

Don’t underestimate the trap of "paper gains." Floating profits don’t mean you’ve truly secured the money. Thinking "it can still go up another wave"—how many times has this been repeated, only to turn small gains into a total wipeout?

**Real-world comparison, numbers speak**

With the same 100,000 principal, different strategies lead to completely different outcomes:

**Wrong approach**: Full margin short + 20x leverage → Market moves against you → stubbornly hold without cutting → liquidation and zero. The account drops from 100,000 to zero—time? One overnight gap is enough.

**Correct approach**: Use only 20,000 to build a base position + mechanical stop-loss + two high-quality trades per week. 3% stop-loss immediately, 5% automatic take-profit, no chart watching. Result? Monthly returns around 8%. Over a year, compounding turns 100,000 into over 250,000. 150% annualized return—this isn’t bragging, it’s math.

**Remember these six points, and you’ll avoid ten years of detours**

What to do: Use idle funds, strict discipline, trade unilaterally.
What not to do: All-in, fight against the trend, double down on both sides.

Contract trading is never gambling, even if it looks the same. The real difference is, gambling relies on luck, trading relies on discipline. People who gamble with their living expenses in hopes of future gains usually get knocked out midway.

Protect your principal, survive long enough, and you’ll have the chance to talk about "making big money." My experience over the years is: making money isn’t as hard as you think; surviving is the hardest lesson.