2026-01-01 14:24:27

After being in this market for so long, watching so many people rush in with passion and then exit in disappointment, the account fluctuations are like a roller coaster. In the end, only a few truly survive. I don't want to talk about metaphysics or big dreams today; I just want to share with everyone the experience gained from earning every penny over these three years and countless sleepless nights. These are not secrets to getting rich, but the cards you hold to stay alive in this game.

The most heartbreaking point: profits that don't go into your pocket will never belong to you. I've seen too many people fixate on that "highest point" on the K-line, as if not selling at the top means losing. And what happens? When the price drops back, unrealized gains vanish instantly. The market never spares greedy people—that's the truth.

So I set three strict rules for myself, and I never loosen them:

When the gain reaches 10%, the alarm should go off. At this point, if the price returns to your cost line, don’t think twice—liquidate immediately. Not losing money is earning; preserving capital is the key to the next round.

When the gain hits 20%, your mind must be faster than your fingers. Forcefully take at least half of the profit, and move the stop-loss on the remaining position to the cost price. Even if the market doubles later, you won't be tempted—you're already a winner, and everything else is just unexpected bonus.

When the gain exceeds 30%, you should be mentally prepared to "hold tight." At least more than half of the profits should be secured. Don't try to predict where the top is, because the top is confirmed during the process of moving up; guessing is impossible. Building a position is just an entry ticket, but reducing your position is true skill.

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ApeShotFirst

· 21h ago

真的，看这哥们儿的三条规则我就想起来自己那些血泪史，10%就跑？我特么从来都是死扛到亏损才清仓哈哈哈说得太对了，浮盈就是个幻觉，多少次眼看着翻倍最后又吐出来，贪心害死人啊这次一定要改，下次涨到20%就强行止盈一半，剩下的就当赌博了，起码本钱保住了别人都在追涨我还在抄底，果然还是这位仁兄想得透彻

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ShamedApeSeller

· 01-04 11:23

Really, I've seen too many people die because of greed. --- Taking profits at 10% and running, it sounds harsh, but those who survive do it this way. --- Only when floating gains evaporate do you realize what "wealth on paper" really means. --- Reducing positions is a hundred times harder than building them; this is no lie. --- Cutting half at 20% loss—I've tried this rule, and it has indeed saved me a few times. --- Profits that haven't been pocketed are illusions; the market loves to deceive in this way. --- Moving stop-loss to the cost basis—many people get stuck here and just can't figure it out. --- Those still greedy at over 30% are basically gamblers. --- Not losing money is earning money—that's a brilliant saying. --- Three years of insomnia have taught me valuable lessons. --- Like a roller coaster, only a few survive till the end—that's so true. --- It's human nature to look at the highest point; greed that can't be changed. --- Knowing how to reduce positions is true skill; this really hits home. --- The top is reached by walking out, not by guessing; indeed.

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fomo_fighter

· 01-03 18:40

Unrealized gains not taken, sleep is the biggest loss. --- That's a very sharp statement, greed really kills people. --- Taking profits at 10%—how strong must your mental resilience be... I need to reflect. --- Reducing positions is the real skill, that hits close to home, brother. --- The problem is, even knowing this truth, holding onto coins makes you reluctant to sell. --- Three years of experience is indeed impressive, but most people can't make it that far. --- Moving stop-loss to the cost basis sounds simple but is hell to execute. --- Always trying to sell at the top, but faceplant after faceplant, I'm numb. --- Protecting principal is indeed overlooked; everyone is dreaming of doubling their money. --- The mind is faster than the fingers; just this one point alone eliminates 90% of people. --- The phrase "unexpected joy" is a bit harsh, but it really opens your eyes.

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StakeOrRegret

· 01-01 14:53

Really, just a 10% drop and you're out? I still want to buy a few more times Unrealized gains are indeed useless if not realized, no doubt about that Rules are meant to be broken to survive, once you think about it, you'll understand Greed hit me hard, I've been trapped more than once Moving stop-loss to the cost basis, I need to try this trick Selling at the top is really a luxury, timely take profit is more realistic Reducing positions is much harder than building them, that's the truth The experience gained from sleepless nights is heavy just to listen to Still holding on to 30%? I might not be able to hold it Living is more important than making money, that's right Clearing out positions sounds harsh, but it really saves your life Half of the gains are taken off the table, the rest is a gamble, this ratio is good

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BoredWatcher

· 01-01 14:51

Running away with 20% is acceptable to me. It's just that when executing, my hands are trembling.

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LiquidationAlert

· 01-01 14:50

That really hits home; unrealized gains are just virtual. I need to copy down these three rules; they are much better than my chaotic operations. Start reducing positions at 10%? That's a bit conservative, but staying alive is indeed the most important. Greed is truly a grave, I've seen too many people sleepwalk into liquidation. Reducing positions is the real skill; this one really struck a chord. Clearing out to preserve capital may not sound very sexy, but it definitely helps you live longer. Taking half profits at 20%? I need to try this discipline. Locking in profits sounds like old advice, but honestly, no one really does it. Predicting the top is just gambling; it's better to be honest and sell in batches. The mindset of "not losing money is making money" is really hard to change.

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UnluckyMiner

· 01-01 14:49

That's right, greed really is deadly. Seeing unrealized gains feels great, but losses come even faster. Run at 10%? That's a bit cowardly, brother. This set of rules sounds right, but execution is extremely difficult. Surviving is indeed more important than getting rich. Reducing positions is the real skill; this phrase must be engraved in my mind. I've seen too many people chase highs until they go bankrupt. Stop at 20% and half are trapped? Maybe I should learn from that. Move stop-loss to the cost basis; finally, I see some reliability. The market won't wait for you to wake up from your dreams. Principal always comes first; everything else is虚假的. I just don't believe anyone can predict the top. The experience gained from insomnia is the most painful. Starting to sell at 30%? Feels like I might miss many gains. I haven't heard of such a systematic rule before; it's worth trying.

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just_another_wallet

· 01-01 14:48

That's right, greed is truly poison. I've seen too many people die because they refuse to take profits. Seeing unrealized gains feels good, but losing money in the end hurts even more.

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InscriptionGriller

· 01-01 14:36

That's right, this is the dividing line between the leek harvesting machine and real people. I've seen too many people with floating profits of hundreds of thousands, only to return to the break-even price like sleepwalking, watching the meat at their mouth fly away. Greed is the biggest killer in this market, no doubt. --- 10% profit should be taken, 20% cut in half, over 30% fully pocketed—this guy's advice is more insightful than some V bloggers' ten-thousand-word articles. Leek traders are just too eager to wait for that illusory top, only to be completely cut off in return. --- Real profit isn't about finding the highest point on the K-line, but about cutting it into your pocket while the floating profit is still alive. These three rules are more effective than any technical analysis, but too many people just can't do it. --- That roller coaster phrase really hits home—how many rush in thinking they're leek harvesters, only to end up being the ones harvested? Staying alive is the key; how much you earn is secondary. --- Still daring to hold on and wait for doubling over 30%? That's a gambler's mentality. Being able to reduce positions is truly a hundred times more valuable than knowing how to build positions, and I can't argue with that.

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 01-01 14:35

The moment unrealized gains evaporated, I understood—greed really is the ultimate illness. That's right, it's just that you should be flexible when it's time to sell, but the slap in the face hurts the most. Reducing your position is the real skill; this hit me hard, and I regret not listening many times. Run at 10%? That seems a bit conservative, but it definitely helps you live longer. I've seen too many people die waiting for "the top," and I was one of them. None of the three rules were followed, so now I'm still bleeding. Actually, it all comes down to two words: execution. Most people fail at this. Not losing money is profit; this logic is so simple that no one believes it, but it really works. The hardest part is holding on tightly because it can still go up; mindset can't be taught. I've tried moving the stop-loss to the cost basis, and it really helps me sleep well.

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