#数字资产市场动态 Why do most beginners get caught in a trap right after they start trading? Honestly, it’s because they confuse their goals with their methods — they dream of “getting rich overnight” but operate by “luck-based” strategies.
My starting point was quite grassroots: $2000 capital, just like many of you, a retail trader. Now, my account is basically stable at the million-dollar level. Some may not believe it, I understand; but the data doesn’t lie.
I never ask how much I can make in one move, only whether I should act in this situation. True wealth accumulation begins with learning to “hold steady.” I’ve studied assets like $ETH, $DUSK, but not every opportunity needs to be taken.
**Stage One: Small-Scale Testing** I divide $2000 into 5 parts, each $400. Every trade has strict stop-loss and take-profit points — this isn’t caution, it’s a baseline. No chasing highs, no soft-heartedness, no betting against the trend — only operate on markets I truly understand.
**Stage Two: Profit Rolling** Once the account reaches $10,000, I control each position to about a quarter of the total funds. When the trend moves favorably, I add to my positions in batches, capturing the thick part of the trend. Not greed, but following the trend strategically.
**Stage Three: Regular Profit Taking** After the account exceeds $200,000, I develop the habit of locking in some profits weekly and withdrawing. Not because I’m afraid of losing money, but because I’m afraid of getting carried away. Steady returns lead to the big wins.
Why do so many get wiped out? The root causes are these three: • Confused position sizing, reckless entries and exits • No stop-loss, losing everything in one shot • Correctly predicting the direction but stubbornly holding on
There’s a trader who learned from me for three months, went from $1,000 to $20,000, and recently successfully withdrew funds. He was so excited he was still on the phone celebrating in the middle of the night. Seeing stories like this really gives me a strange sense of satisfaction.
The essence of trading is: control risk, then wait for opportunities. Manage your position size well, and your mindset will stay steady; with a steady mindset, your decisions will be correct.
This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.
9 Likes
Reward
9
5
Repost
Share
Comment
0/400
TokenTaxonomist
· 14h ago
nah per my analysis, the "2k to 1m" origin story is taxonomically suspect... statistically speaking, survivorship bias hits different in crypto. where's the spreadsheet backing this?
Reply0
FudVaccinator
· 14h ago
Really? Holding without moving hits the point, I do the same.
Stop-loss and take-profit are the bottom line, there's no room for negotiation.
From 2000 to a million, the data is indeed there. Although it sounds outrageous, the logic checks out.
Not every opportunity needs to be taken; I want to get a tattoo of this phrase.
Wait, going from 1000U to 20,000U in three months? This guy is indeed impressive, but it also depends on whether he can hold on afterward.
Position management is truly the foundation of everything; otherwise, no matter how much you earn, it’s useless.
View OriginalReply0
GasFeeBeggar
· 14h ago
To be honest, I've heard the story of going from 2000 to a million too many times, but I trust your data won't deceive us. The key question is, how many people can really hold back? I, for one, don't have that patience.
View OriginalReply0
GweiObserver
· 14h ago
That's right, stop-loss is really a lifeline. If you don't set a stop-loss, just wait for liquidation.
View OriginalReply0
FlashLoanLarry
· 14h ago
Sounds good, but I feel like I still need to step by step learn by making mistakes to understand.
#数字资产市场动态 Why do most beginners get caught in a trap right after they start trading? Honestly, it’s because they confuse their goals with their methods — they dream of “getting rich overnight” but operate by “luck-based” strategies.
My starting point was quite grassroots: $2000 capital, just like many of you, a retail trader. Now, my account is basically stable at the million-dollar level. Some may not believe it, I understand; but the data doesn’t lie.
I never ask how much I can make in one move, only whether I should act in this situation. True wealth accumulation begins with learning to “hold steady.” I’ve studied assets like $ETH, $DUSK, but not every opportunity needs to be taken.
**Stage One: Small-Scale Testing**
I divide $2000 into 5 parts, each $400. Every trade has strict stop-loss and take-profit points — this isn’t caution, it’s a baseline. No chasing highs, no soft-heartedness, no betting against the trend — only operate on markets I truly understand.
**Stage Two: Profit Rolling**
Once the account reaches $10,000, I control each position to about a quarter of the total funds. When the trend moves favorably, I add to my positions in batches, capturing the thick part of the trend. Not greed, but following the trend strategically.
**Stage Three: Regular Profit Taking**
After the account exceeds $200,000, I develop the habit of locking in some profits weekly and withdrawing. Not because I’m afraid of losing money, but because I’m afraid of getting carried away. Steady returns lead to the big wins.
Why do so many get wiped out? The root causes are these three:
• Confused position sizing, reckless entries and exits
• No stop-loss, losing everything in one shot
• Correctly predicting the direction but stubbornly holding on
There’s a trader who learned from me for three months, went from $1,000 to $20,000, and recently successfully withdrew funds. He was so excited he was still on the phone celebrating in the middle of the night. Seeing stories like this really gives me a strange sense of satisfaction.
The essence of trading is: control risk, then wait for opportunities. Manage your position size well, and your mindset will stay steady; with a steady mindset, your decisions will be correct.