To be honest, looking back, turning 5,000 RMB into 80,000 USDT wasn’t some miraculous move. It was that relentless discipline that pulled me back from the edge.



At that time, my account was down to just 5,000 RMB, which I converted to 800 USDT, and I told myself this was the last shot. But what really changed everything wasn’t those few hundred dollars of starting capital, but the strategy that seemed painfully slow yet actually worked—the rolling position strategy.

**Step One—Testing the Waters with 150 USDT**

Each time, I only put 150 USDT into play, always picking the most volatile and active coins of the day. Earn 60-80 USDT? Cash out immediately. Lose 25 USDT? Cut the position and walk away. No wishful thinking, no “let’s just wait and see,” and definitely no stubbornly holding until liquidation. Trade by trade, I ground out my first bucket of gold.

**The Day My Account Hit 600 USDT, I Forced Myself to Take a Day Off**

Why? Because I know too well: the moment you make money is when your mind is most likely to overheat. Taking a day off is to cool down the excitement. A lot of people get carried away right at this point, go all-in, and end up giving back all their profits, sometimes even losing their principal. I managed to dodge that pitfall.

**Once My Capital Grew, I Set Up a ‘Three-Position Split’**

- Short-term position: quick in and out, take profits as they come
- Trend position: ride the main trend, don’t chase highs
- Opportunity position: focus fire when a big move comes

I built up from a few thousand to tens of thousands with this system, step by step. Not every trade was a winner, but it kept me from blowing up.

**Four Iron Rules I Haven’t Broken in Eight Years**

1. Never go all-in
2. Always set a stop loss for every trade
3. No more than three trades per day
4. Always withdraw a portion of profits

Sounds dead simple, but few people can really stick to them.

**And Here’s My Heartfelt Advice**

The market changes every day, but the core logic of making money never does: dare to take action, know how to hold on, and know when to take profits. Rolling from 800 USDT to 80,000 USDT wasn’t luck—it was the compounding effect of rules and execution.

Right now, you may only have a few hundred or a few thousand USDT, and the market might have you doubting yourself. But remember this: if your direction is right, even small money can turn things around; if your direction is wrong, no amount of money will save you. If you want to make a comeback, start by changing your bad habits.
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RugDocScientistvip
· 12-06 00:58
Really, discipline is worth more than talent. That's how I’ve managed to make it through—by grinding it out with myself. Wait, but what this guy said later about separating funds into three accounts feels completely opposite to my approach. That 150U trial method, to put it bluntly, is just about getting out alive. Most people can't manage that because of greed. Can you really hold yourself back and take a day off after making money? That takes some serious mental strength. I need to learn that. When it comes to taking profits, there's a world of difference between knowing and actually doing—it’s something I’ve never stuck to. I'm just afraid that one day if I just give up, I’ll start doubting whether these rules are even right, and then everything will fall apart. Turning an account 10x all depends on not blowing up. That really hits home—it’s exactly my pain point.
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HashBrowniesvip
· 12-05 15:49
Well said, there's nothing wrong with that. Discipline really is worth much more than luck. The core is not to be greedy, not to rush, and not to hold onto losing positions. It sounds easy, but actually doing it can really drive you crazy. This three-position separation strategy is indeed brilliant; each position serves its own purpose for short-term trend opportunities, so you're less likely to go all-in at once. I used to not understand stop-losses, but now I get it completely—stopping a loss at $25 is actually protecting that $80,000. It took me half a year to figure out this calculation.
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Degen4Breakfastvip
· 12-05 15:41
Discipline is easy to talk about, but very few people can actually hold back and not go all-in.
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MEVSandwichVictimvip
· 12-05 15:39
What you said is absolutely right, but execution is where most people get stuck. If I had known I'd regret it this much, I should have watched the charts less and slept more back then. I've violated all four of these iron rules, and I'm still struggling with losses now. Honestly, it's not about the strategy—it's about not being able to control myself, always wanting to go all-in. Stop-loss sounds simple, but when it comes time to execute, it feels as painful as cutting flesh.
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CounterIndicatorvip
· 12-05 15:31
Discipline is easier said than done. Not many people can really make it through those moments when their mindset collapses. Taking profits is where I stumbled early on. I always wanted to make a bit more after a win, but ended up losing it all and even going negative. Looking at your approach, it really comes down to execution. Taking a day off is brilliant—it's all about preventing yourself from getting carried away. Managing your mindset is more valuable than technical analysis. Three separate positions sounds simple, but actually doing it takes a lot of self-control. Not going all-in really does help you survive longer. Testing the waters with 150U is ruthless—it gives you no room for error. The market loves to take advantage of that all-in gambler mentality most of all.
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