I've seen this problem too many times: accounts dropping from tens of thousands to a few hundred, mental breakdowns, even overdrawing loans to fill the gaps. The story in the crypto world often starts like this—entering with dreams of turning things around, only to leave with regret.

Last year, I followed the growth trajectories of several traders, and the results were surprising.

Ah Long's contract account once had only $580. Following a strict operational framework, after three cycles, the account stabilized at $13,000. Xiao Liu experienced over a dozen margin calls, took out his last $1,000 as a final bet, and within half a month, also reached $13,000. There was also a post-00 trader who only executed 1-2 trades after work each day, strictly following trading discipline, and achieved a monthly return that surpassed many professional traders.

Their success stories are nothing mysterious, nor is it luck. The key difference lies in a transformation: from a gambler's mindset to a risk management mindset.

**Level 1: The Three-Part Position Management**

Total funds are divided into three parts, each with its purpose. 50% of main coins are held as a core position, which is never touched. 30% is used for swing trading on hot coins—this is where the real volatility profits come from. The remaining 20% is kept as emergency cash, never fully invested. This framework sounds simple, but executing it requires overcoming human greed for profits.

**Level 2: The Rhythm of Stop-Loss and Take-Profit**

Single trade losses must be controlled within 2% of total funds—this bottom line must not be crossed. Once reached, you must decisively exit, avoiding the illusion of a turnaround. On the profit side, there should also be rhythm—when gains exceed 10%, start withdrawing some principal in batches, don’t expect prices to keep rising forever. Many make the mistake of either stubbornly holding onto losses, hoping for a rebound, or taking small profits and then fully allocating to larger positions.

**Level 3: Rhythm as an Invisible Competitive Edge**

Market fluctuations are everywhere, but not every fluctuation is worth participating in. Those chasing every rise and fall often get wiped out by transaction fees and slippage, slowly eroding their capital. What is true rhythm? Look for confirmed breakouts—only enter when the price shows increased volume and stabilizes above key moving averages. Exit immediately if the level breaks. This approach may seem to miss many opportunities, but it actually makes you a winner.

**The Most Ironic Rule in the Market**

Smart people always try to catch every fluctuation, only to be worn down by costs. Fools stick to discipline and end up as the final winners. This principle applies across stocks, futures, and crypto markets.

I still mentor some traders in real trading, but the entry threshold is clear: I only work with those genuinely willing to follow discipline and not entangled in market speculation. If you’re tired of the cycle of losses, ask yourself: continue blindly in the dark, or adopt a system that replaces luck?

The opportunity is right here. But the prerequisite is to let go of wishful thinking.