In cryptocurrency trading, why can some people achieve multiple times the returns during a bull market, while most are swept out by volatility? The difference often lies not in the eye for selecting coins, but in two words: position sizing.



The technique of rolling positions may seem simple—continuously adding to your position—but it secretly involves complex psychological tests and technical details. Many have heard of this concept, but due to a lack of thorough understanding, it ultimately turns into a tragic blind all-in gamble.

**Core Logic:: Principal as Anchor, Profit as Blade**

True rolling positions are not about reckless all-in; they use the unrealized gains from the initial position as ammunition for additional entries. For example, with a capital of 100,000, initially investing only 20,000( which accounts for 20% of the total funds). The benefit of this approach is: regardless of how the market reverses later, the remaining 80,000 principal stays calm, leaving room for a comeback.

When the coin price rises by 10%-20%, that unrealized profit of 20,000 becomes the capital for the second entry. Continue rising, continue adding. This method is akin to leveraging the market’s power to amplify gains, rather than risking your entire wealth.

**Three Iron Rules You Must Not Break**

First, trend judgment must be clear. Only act when the larger cycle is upward, market enthusiasm is high, and the big players are gearing up. Don’t try to roll positions during bottom rebounds or sideways consolidations, as that only leads to repeated losses.

Second, the courage to exit promptly is equally important. Once there are signs of trend weakening( such as stagnation at high levels or breaking below key moving averages), immediately retreat completely, locking in the profits already gained. Many people ruin themselves here—making a profit but reluctant to leave, ultimately giving it all back along with the principal.

Third, the rhythm in practical trading. When breaking previous highs, invest 20% of the initial position; when gains reach 20%, add with about 10% of unrealized profits; if it rises another 30%, continue to follow up. Phased, rhythmic position increases are more composed than a one-time lump sum.

**The Art of Taking Profits**

Greed is the most common trap in trading. How to deal with it? Use a trailing stop. Every time the price rises by 10%, move the stop-loss line up by 5%. This way, you can continue to enjoy the gains while being prepared to exit at any moment.

Gradual withdrawal is also a smart choice. At key resistance levels, sell part of your holdings to secure profits, while letting the remaining position follow the main upward wave. This approach prevents missing out on larger trends by exiting too early, and avoids total loss due to greed.

**Markets change in the blink of an eye, and opportunities are fleeting. True profit is not about luck, but about keen insight into trends and strict risk control. Master this methodology, and in the next cycle’s opportunities, you may achieve a shift from passivity to initiative.**
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ProtocolRebelvip
· 4h ago
Well said, the key is to keep control of your hands. Don't go all-in just because you're excited, or you'll be doomed.
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MelonFieldvip
· 4h ago
It sounds good, but among ten people who can actually do it, not even one.
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ForkYouPayMevip
· 4h ago
It's easy to say but hard to do; the key is the mindset.
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SchrodingersPapervip
· 4h ago
Well said, but I just want to ask... how many people can really manage to retreat in time? I haven't done it myself, haha
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CryptoComedianvip
· 5h ago
Laughing and then crying, another piece of "As long as you can roll your positions, you can get rich quickly" motivational talk. The problem is that most people can't even hold onto the first 20%. No matter how good it sounds, it doesn't change one fact: 90% of people will still have to pay tuition next week after reading this article. The key is that trend judgment is clear, but who can really grasp it? I think everyone is just a armchair strategist in hindsight. Moving stop-loss sounds very right, but when the gain reaches 30%, who is willing to sell? Isn't that just armchair strategizing? The metaphor of profit as a knife is quite brilliant, but unfortunately, most people end up being cut by the knife. Gradual retreat is correct, but human nature loves to go all-in; otherwise, how could it be called gambler's mentality? The logic of using principal as an anchor is sound, but execution? Haha, just look at the liquidation data to know. Actually, it's just two words: easy to understand, hard to implement. The article is excellent, but the leek remains a leek.
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SerNgmivip
· 5h ago
That's reasonable, but 99% of people can't follow the second rule and are reluctant to give up.
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