Having been in the industry for nearly ten years, I have witnessed the craziest moments in this market and also fallen into the biggest emotional traps. From turning 30,000 into 1.8 million overnight, to now steadily growing assets, I increasingly understand one principle — the crypto market is never a casino; it’s about methodology and psychological resilience.
Once, I mentored a novice with only 1,200 USD. During his first trade, his hands were trembling, but he stuck to a few basic rules. In three months, his account broke 20,000 USD; in five months, it reached 43,000 USD, all without a single liquidation. When asked about his secret, he said it was simply not being greedy and following rules.
These three rules truly changed him:
**Rule 1: The Three-Fold Capital Allocation** Some traders quickly enter and exit for short-term gains, some wait for trend signals, and some do nothing at all — this keeps the mindset stable and prevents all-in positions.
**Rule 2: Follow Trends, Abandon Volatility** Stay out of the market without clear signals, take profits when available, and avoid wasting time and mental energy on choppy markets.
**Rule 3: Discipline Over Feelings** Cut losses when needed, reduce positions to lock in profits, and never hold on to losing trades — this is the hardest to do but the most crucial.
Those who truly succeed in the crypto world never rely on luck; they use rules to bind their hands and suppress emotions. The story of turning 1,200 USD into 43,000 USD happens every day, but many people fail to see the discipline behind it.
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GmGnSleeper
· 12-24 12:57
Sounds good, but how many people can truly maintain discipline above feelings? I'm that kind of person who knows to cut losses, with my finger already on the button, but in the end, I still hold the position like a fool.
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GasFeeCryer
· 12-24 12:51
Sounds good, but among ten people who claim to stick to discipline, not one can truly do it. I've seen too many people start making solemn vows, only to go all-in and gamble everything two months later.
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VitalikFanAccount
· 12-24 12:43
That's right, but the most prone to failure is discipline. I've seen too many people say they will cut losses, but their fingers just can't move.
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TxFailed
· 12-24 12:30
honestly the "rules bind your hands" part hits different when you've actually watched your portfolio get liquidated at 3am because you thought you could outsmart a flash crash. learned that one the expensive way. discipline > dopamine, always.
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DeadTrades_Walking
· 12-24 12:28
That's true, but I've seen too many people break their discipline after just three days, including myself haha
Having been in the industry for nearly ten years, I have witnessed the craziest moments in this market and also fallen into the biggest emotional traps. From turning 30,000 into 1.8 million overnight, to now steadily growing assets, I increasingly understand one principle — the crypto market is never a casino; it’s about methodology and psychological resilience.
Once, I mentored a novice with only 1,200 USD. During his first trade, his hands were trembling, but he stuck to a few basic rules. In three months, his account broke 20,000 USD; in five months, it reached 43,000 USD, all without a single liquidation. When asked about his secret, he said it was simply not being greedy and following rules.
These three rules truly changed him:
**Rule 1: The Three-Fold Capital Allocation**
Some traders quickly enter and exit for short-term gains, some wait for trend signals, and some do nothing at all — this keeps the mindset stable and prevents all-in positions.
**Rule 2: Follow Trends, Abandon Volatility**
Stay out of the market without clear signals, take profits when available, and avoid wasting time and mental energy on choppy markets.
**Rule 3: Discipline Over Feelings**
Cut losses when needed, reduce positions to lock in profits, and never hold on to losing trades — this is the hardest to do but the most crucial.
Those who truly succeed in the crypto world never rely on luck; they use rules to bind their hands and suppress emotions. The story of turning 1,200 USD into 43,000 USD happens every day, but many people fail to see the discipline behind it.