To be honest, there aren't many people in this circle who can leave with a smile. Today, I think I'm one of them.
In 2015, facing the moldy corner of my shared apartment, I wrote a line in my notebook. The content doesn't matter anymore, but it was like an anchor, grounding every day of my next eight years. Last week, the numbers in my account silently crossed a line, and I knew the time had come. From barely making ends meet to being able to 'lie flat' in peace, what I relied on wasn't some profound secret, but a set of rules that were simple to the point of being 'foolish'. Today, I will explain it one last time; perhaps those destined to hear it can find some inspiration.
My system framework consists of three lines:
One line observes short-term sentiment (like the 20-day line), one determines the long-term direction (like the 120-day line), and one is the 'mirror of truth' (volume line). Only when all three resonate does the signal count.
I remember in 2017, when the price of a certain mainstream coin broke through a key position, my short-term line just crossed above the long-term line, and the most critical thing was that the 'mirror of truth' volume that day was several times the previous average. That was a strong confirmation. I almost bet all I could use at that time, laying the foundation for my first 'ten million'.
But those who only know how to attack die the fastest. To survive, it relies on the following iron rules engraved in DNA:
1. Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
My rule is that for a single asset, the position must never exceed 20%. In 2018, a popular coin skyrocketed, and many people around me went ALL IN, but I only allocated 15% as planned. Later, it plummeted, causing only a minor injury to me. Diversification is the best cushion you can give yourself for your capital.
2. The stop-loss line is the lifeline.
For mainstream coins, if the price falls below my short-term trend line by a certain percentage (like 7%), I exit unconditionally. For altcoins or weaker ones, the percentage is halved. On the eve of a certain algorithmic stablecoin collapsing overnight in 2022, my system automatically helped me cut 2% of my test position due to this rule, incurring only a minor cost. Meanwhile, an acquaintance of mine, due to disbelief, ended up bearing astronomical debts. At that moment, I understood that discipline is truly buying life with money.
3. Do subtraction, force 'laziness'.
I used to be a 'model worker', feeling that not trading was a loss, resulting in frequent operations, and all the profits went to transaction fees. Later, I forced myself to limit my core trading to no more than 3 times a month. This pushed me to act only at the most critical times, when the signals were clearest. Instead, I seized a few golden opportunities after deep declines.
My last trade was just last week.
At that time, another mainstream coin’s short-term line continuously received support near the long-term line, and it never broke down, while the 'mirror of truth' volume shrank to the extreme, which usually indicates that selling pressure is exhausted. The system gave a classic signal. I used 10% of my position to enter, and a few days later, profits exceeded 10%. I took profit as planned. This trade allowed my total assets to steadily surpass my 'graduation line'.
Eight years, a marathon. Starting from ten thousand, it’s not about the precise 'god operations' every time, but a simple, repeatable, life-saving discipline. It may not seem smart, even a bit rigid, but it kept me alive and allowed me to wait for a few opportunities that belonged to me.
The market is always there, but my story ends here today. I wish everyone can find a rhythm that makes them feel at ease in the future. The road is long, and we will meet again.
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