I have seen the craziest account growth: 5,000 yuan principal, half a year, directly surpassing 1 million.



But I’ve also seen the most heartbreaking contrast—someone celebrating earning 500,000 yuan the day before, only to lose it all in a wave of retracement the next day. This is not a legend; it happens every day in the crypto circle.

Many blame their losses on technical analysis, but the real reason boils down to one thing: not knowing how to roll over positions and not understanding when to stop.

I’ve stepped on too many pitfalls to realize: rolling over isn’t about daily operations, but waiting for the most explosive market conditions to strike. Most contract liquidations happen because people die on three things—forcing trades when the market isn’t ideal, adding to positions after small gains, and being unable to withstand a pullback.

Those who can truly grow their money share a common trait: extreme self-control.

My rollover logic is simple and goes against human nature:

**First, take out the principal once profit is made**
After the first profit, immediately withdraw all the initial principal. Use only the earned money to continue trading. This mindset changes everything—even if there’s a retracement later, the loss is only the market’s money, and the psychological burden is much lighter.

**Second, the more you profit, the lower the risk**
When the position hits a 50% profit, move the stop-loss to the cost price. If it continues to rise, lock in at least 30% profit as a safety cushion. The goal is never to chase maximum returns but to ensure "you won’t return to the starting point."

**Third, only act when the opportunity arises**
Frequency isn’t important; explosive power is. Wait until the trend is very clear and volatility is high before confidently entering. When the market isn’t ready, stay out—no forcing it.

You know what? Many people don’t lack the ability to make money; they lack the ability to hold on to it. The real difference in the crypto market isn’t about whose vision is sharper, but about who can safely hold onto their gains.

Those who wait, take profits, and know when to stop are the ones deserving of doubling their money.
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PortfolioAlertvip
· 2025-12-18 17:35
Well said. The words "restraint" really hit the nail on the head. That guy who lost 500,000 overnight probably didn't follow the first rule—he made some profit and wanted to keep going, ultimately dying because of greed.
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OnChainArchaeologistvip
· 2025-12-16 08:54
It's really heartbreaking. Greed is truly incurable. I've seen too many people happily earn 500,000, only to lose it all back in no time, still desperately increasing their positions.
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CoinBasedThinkingvip
· 2025-12-16 08:54
Wow, the phrase "Profit and then withdraw the principal" really hit me. I used to lack this awareness; I would just reinvest all the earnings, and the final wave of retracement would just evaporate. Honestly, self-control is a thousand times more important than technical analysis. Wait, are you talking about the 500,000 that disappeared overnight? Could it be one of my friends I know...
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StableGeniusvip
· 2025-12-16 08:41
nah the classic "withdraw your initial capital" move—empirically speaking, most people still blow it all anyway bc they're fundamentally flawed at position sizing. the psychological trick doesn't work if you lack discipline, which, let me be honest, describes like 99% of retail. as predicted, another cycle of survivorship bias masquerading as wisdom.
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BlockchainBardvip
· 2025-12-16 08:41
That's right, I've used the tactic of moving stop-loss to the cost price, but I'm worried about losing my composure. Going from 5,000 to 1 million sounds great, but very few can actually walk away unscathed.
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SchroedingerAirdropvip
· 2025-12-16 08:40
Talking about waiting, stopping, and collecting doesn't mean much; the key question is how many people can actually do it? I've only seen someone make a million and then immediately leverage up, only to end up working for the exchange in the end.
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ContractSurrendervip
· 2025-12-16 08:26
You're so right, but I'm worried some people won't listen until they get liquidated once to understand.
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