#数字资产市场动态 In the contract market, the final winners are often not the most perceptive ones, but those who can secure every bit of profit and cut every loss.
Many traders' stories are the same—make money, then give it back.
My trading logic is simple and straightforward, with three bottom lines:
**Regarding Take Profit: Lock in profits in stages**
When a position profits more than 10%, I immediately move the stop-loss to the cost price—never let unrealized gains turn into losses. When unrealized profit reaches 20%, I ensure at least 10% of the gains are secured; at 30%, I set the bottom line to 15%. Even if I don't sell at the very top, profits can accumulate step by step, not just look wealthy.
**Regarding Stop Loss: Being decisive is more important than judging right or wrong**
I set my stop-loss before opening a position, usually around -10% to -15%. Once triggered, I close the position—no holding, no praying, no betting on reversals.
Small losses are the cost; using small losses to protect the principal allows me to keep playing. If after closing I see the market reverse and rise again, it means the entry point was off from the start, and I accept that.
**Regarding Re-entry: Avoid missing out after taking half profits**
After taking profit, if the price drops but I still believe in the position, I re-enter at the original amount. The number of coins stays the same, but cash increases.
If I sell and the price instead surges, I will buy back near the original cost basis—paying a bit more in fees is better than completely missing the subsequent move.
These rules may sound rigid, but it’s this kind of "not-so-smart" discipline that helps me survive big volatility.
Short-term trading isn’t about intuition and gambling; it’s about capturing volatility within a framework. I don’t expect to buy at the lowest or sell at the highest, but I do want every trade to be clear on why I entered and when I plan to exit.
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ApeWithNoFear
· 9h ago
You're absolutely right. I hate those who wait for the highest point after making a profit, only to give it all back in a single pullback. I'm now following your logic: taking profits in batches to secure gains is much more reassuring than constantly watching the K-line and praying.
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GamefiGreenie
· 9h ago
That's right, the ones who can control their hands are the true winners. I used to be the kind who made money and then lost it all.
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NFTRegretter
· 9h ago
To be honest, not being greedy is really the only key for the contract to survive. I used to be the kind of person who wanted to go all-in, but the painful lesson 😂
#数字资产市场动态 In the contract market, the final winners are often not the most perceptive ones, but those who can secure every bit of profit and cut every loss.
Many traders' stories are the same—make money, then give it back.
My trading logic is simple and straightforward, with three bottom lines:
**Regarding Take Profit: Lock in profits in stages**
When a position profits more than 10%, I immediately move the stop-loss to the cost price—never let unrealized gains turn into losses. When unrealized profit reaches 20%, I ensure at least 10% of the gains are secured; at 30%, I set the bottom line to 15%. Even if I don't sell at the very top, profits can accumulate step by step, not just look wealthy.
**Regarding Stop Loss: Being decisive is more important than judging right or wrong**
I set my stop-loss before opening a position, usually around -10% to -15%. Once triggered, I close the position—no holding, no praying, no betting on reversals.
Small losses are the cost; using small losses to protect the principal allows me to keep playing. If after closing I see the market reverse and rise again, it means the entry point was off from the start, and I accept that.
**Regarding Re-entry: Avoid missing out after taking half profits**
After taking profit, if the price drops but I still believe in the position, I re-enter at the original amount. The number of coins stays the same, but cash increases.
If I sell and the price instead surges, I will buy back near the original cost basis—paying a bit more in fees is better than completely missing the subsequent move.
These rules may sound rigid, but it’s this kind of "not-so-smart" discipline that helps me survive big volatility.
Short-term trading isn’t about intuition and gambling; it’s about capturing volatility within a framework. I don’t expect to buy at the lowest or sell at the highest, but I do want every trade to be clear on why I entered and when I plan to exit.