Some time ago, I met a friend whose account was down to just 9,000 USDT. His original principal of over 60,000 yuan was almost gone.

I told him to try adjusting his trading approach: never open a position with more than 30% of your funds, take profit when you earn 10%-15%, and admit defeat if you lose 4%. Stay away from market moves you can’t figure out.

At first, he was a bit uncomfortable, but he gritted his teeth and stuck with it. Every night, he reviewed his trades—what he got right, where he messed up—writing everything down. Three months later, his account grew from 9,000 USDT to nearly 140,000.

Later, he told me: “It’s not about luck, it’s about discipline keeping my hands in check.”

Someone once asked me, what’s the hardest thing in crypto?
My answer is simple: it’s not how good your technical analysis is, not how fast you get news, and it’s not about so-called talent—it’s whether you can stick to your own rules and not get led by your emotions.

I’ve seen quite a few people use this strategy, and the results are pretty clear. To put it simply, it’s these points:

1️⃣ Don’t go all-in
Keep any single position to 20%-30%. Even if you make a wrong call, it won’t be a total disaster, and you’ll still have a chance to recover.

2️⃣ Take profit when you should
Take profits when you hit 10%-15%—don’t always aim for the very top. If you lose 3%-4%, cut your losses immediately. Don’t give the market another bite.

3️⃣ Go with the trend, don’t guess blindly
Trying to catch tops and bottoms isn’t worth it. Wait until the trend is clear before entering. It might seem a bit slow, but the win rate is way higher.

4️⃣ Review your trades regularly
Summarize your trades every day. See what needs adjusting, what needs changing, and let discipline gradually build positive habits.

The market changes every day, but solid rules should never be abandoned. Many people can’t make a comeback—not because they lack opportunities, but because their mindset and trading habits keep them stuck in place.

For those truly willing to stick to this, even small amounts of capital can grow step by step.

If you don’t want to keep messing around aimlessly, now’s the perfect time—this market is a great window to adjust your rhythm and steadily recover.