2026-01-01 12:24:20

Many people think that making money in the crypto market is very difficult, saying "only large funds can make money." Honestly, this is not a market problem, but a self-imposed cognitive limitation.

Looking at the current crypto space, there are still so many ordinary players participating, which shows that opportunities do exist. If only institutions and whales could survive, retail investors would have been eliminated long ago.

Now suppose you only have 100U, and your goal is to reach 1000U. How would you operate?

Would you go all-in, hoping to hit a 10x coin? Or admit reality, and gradually accumulate through small position rolling?

The reality is harsh — going all-in is not really trading; it’s gambling your principal. Once the market turns, what awaits you is not just small gains, but your principal being wiped out completely. This has been proven countless times by numerous liquidation records.

What truly allows small funds to survive is never violent trading, but a rolling position mindset.

The logic of rolling positions is simple — don’t pursue overnight riches, but gradually amplify profits within a controllable risk framework. I’ve seen too many friends who started with 200-300U, and they don’t even dare to set stop-losses. The reason isn’t fear of losing money, but fear of losing the qualification to continue participating.

The method I teach them is actually not complicated:

Don’t rush to turn 100 into 1000. First, grow 100 to 300. Then break down the goal into 3 stages. Each stage only aims for a stable profit of 30-50U. After completing a stage, lock in part of the profit, and continue rolling the remaining.

Just like an ant moving its home — slow but steady. Every operation’s profit truly lands in your pocket.

The core value of rolling positions isn’t about making money fast, but about surviving longer. In an uncertain market, surviving long enough is itself a victory.

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BearHugger

· 01-01 12:54

Closing positions is indeed more reliable than all-in, but to be honest, the biggest challenge for small funds is still mindset. Honestly, I've seen quite a few people who can follow this logic... but as soon as the market surges, they can't hold on. This theory is fine, but the key is that very few people can stick with it.

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WhaleStalker

· 01-01 12:46

Sounds good, but how many people can actually stick with it in real practice? I have a bunch of friends who say they're going to exit their positions, but as soon as the market rises, they go all-in, and when they get liquidated, they quit the scene.

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OffchainWinner

· 01-01 12:45

Everyone understands this principle, the key is how many people can stick to the end without going all-in. --- Closing positions gradually is indeed safer, but the real difficulty lies in execution, not the method itself. --- Going from 100U to 1000U sounds easy, but more people get wiped out. --- You're right, the problem is that most people simply can't wait that long. --- The analogy of ants moving houses is good, but unfortunately, it all disappears with a market crash. --- The idea of cognitive limitations is a bit harsh, but indeed, most people are affected by it. --- I agree with locking in profits, just worried about losing nerve and going all-in again. --- Living long is the real winner, but most people just want to get rich overnight, and there's no way around it. --- A target of 30-50U seems simple, but actually sticking to it is very difficult. --- Not all retail investors have this patience, and it's easier to become greedy when the market is good.

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AirDropMissed

· 01-01 12:44

That's right, the all-in strategy is indeed a suicidal trade; I've seen too many people go to zero playing that way. Rolling positions is definitely safer, but it tests your patience too much; many people simply can't stick with it. Turning 100 into 1000 sounds simple, but in practice, your mindset is the biggest enemy. This logic is friendly to beginners, but what about the details of risk management? How do you control that? Longevity is the key; I have deep experience with this—it's just how the crypto world is. I still think it depends on how much drawdown you can tolerate; psychological resilience is more critical than methodology. I agree with locking in profits at each stage, but I'm worried about greed leading to all-in again. Retail investors turning the tables is not a dream, as long as you survive until that day.

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SchrodingersFOMO

· 01-01 12:27

Sounds good, but the whole concept of rolling positions is really not as easy as it sounds. Going all-in is indeed foolish, but even with small amounts, you have to withstand the bear market. If your mindset collapses, everything is pointless. To be honest, just surviving is the prerequisite; making money while alive is the real goal. There are many people who say they will reach 300 every time, but then end up staring at the charts until they go broke. What you said makes sense, but luck is still a factor. If you need to step on a pit, you still have to step on it.

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