#BTC资金流动性 account only has a few hundred dollars, a survival rule for a newbie in the crypto world.



This circle is actually not that complicated. I've seen too many people come in holding onto the dream of doubling their money, only to end up losing their principal. Having little money is really not the problem; the issue lies in the mindset—always thinking about a sudden turnaround will instead lead to getting cut the cleanest.

Last year, I brought a junior into the circle. He only had 900 dollars in his account. The kid's hands were shaking when he placed orders, and I only told him one thing: don't think about doubling your money, first learn how to survive. Three months later, his account grew to 18,000 dollars. The entire process had zero liquidation and he never had to top up his margin once. This wasn't about luck; it was entirely because he honestly followed three rules.

**Rule 1: Divide the principal into three parts, always leave yourself a way out.**

The three-part strategy is crucial. Use 300 to trade short-term, only touching $BTC and $ETH, which have smaller fluctuations, exit immediately when there is a 3% rise or fall; another 300 for swing trading, wait for a clear breakout or breakdown signal on the daily chart before entering, and must close the position after more than 5 days; finally, keep the remaining 300 firmly at the bottom of the account, do not move it even in extreme market conditions, as this is the spark for recovery.

Look at those who went all in; they vanished completely with just one spike. However, if you diversify your funds, even if you encounter two or three false breakouts, your account can still hold up. This is the core of risk management - it's not about how much you earn, but how much you can afford to lose.

**Rule 2: Only follow the trend, don't waste time in consolidation.**

The market is in a sideways trend 70% of the time, and frequent trading only pays fees to the exchange. My entry logic is very straightforward: the 15-minute K-line must show continuous volume, and at the same time, the daily MACD must show a golden cross or a death cross; I only act when both signals occur together.

When it rises to 12%, first take out half of the profit, and let the remaining position continue to run. This is called "if you don't act, you won't, but once you do, you must take a bite." Moving at a slower pace and not chasing the highs allows you to live longer.

**Article 3: Keep discipline next to the computer, and don't let emotions dominate trading.**

A single loss exceeding 2% will trigger an immediate liquidation—I even set reminders on my computer for automatic shutdown software; when profits reach 4%, I take out half and leave the remaining position with a 3% trailing stop; absolutely do not add to losing positions, that mindset of 'waiting for a rebound' must be completely eradicated. The market may be misread, but discipline cannot be compromised. By relying on the system to restrain my fingers, I can survive long-term in this market.

Turning 900 into 18,000 sounds like a story, but it is actually the compounding effect of "making fewer mistakes" accumulated over time. Having a small account is not scary; what is scary is constantly thinking about getting rich overnight. Once you learn these three points, you will outlive most people in the circle.
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BagHolderTillRetirevip
· 10h ago
Wow, can someone really hold from 900 to 18000 without getting liquidated? I feel like this guy has a steadier mindset than me; I want to increase the position to save myself as soon as I see a 5% fall, haha.
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WalletWhisperervip
· 12-23 12:50
The three-part method is indeed fierce, but very few can truly stick to it... Most still have itchy hands. Discipline sounds simple but is incredibly difficult to practice; the mindset is the biggest enemy. Going from 900 to 18000 is not luck; it's the psychological burden of those who frequently trade. What I admire the most is that underlying, unchanging spark; that is the true way to live. The Long Wick Candle entry strategy has been learned by many but forgotten, simply because they always want to capture that last point.
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NFTDreamervip
· 12-23 12:47
You're absolutely right. I've been using this three-part method for a while now, but it's really hard to execute... Every time I think about letting the bullets fly a bit longer, they end up disappearing.
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MoodFollowsPricevip
· 12-23 12:34
The three-part method is indeed amazing, I just couldn't stick to it and kept losing. Damn, this guy's junior is really ruthless, turning 900 into 18,000, and I'm still struggling at the bottom. It looks simple, but the hardest part is not being greedy. I always want to wait for a double even before reaching 12%. I kind of want to try this three-part method, but I'm afraid I'll change my mind again. Discipline is easy to talk about but really tough to implement. Is the entry logic for the MACD golden cross and death cross reliable? Can you explain it in detail? Damn, when I went all in, I really lost everything in one long wick candle; now I finally understand. Wait, does that 300 at the bottom really have to stay put? Can't we touch it in a choppy market? Compared to how much I can earn, the phrase "can't afford to lose" struck me hard. The mentality of getting rich overnight is poison; my fren got completely wiped out like that. The article is well-written, but the key is still execution. To be honest, I'm the worst in this regard.
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