My "Foolish" Method: 3 Layers of Positioning to Survive Longer in the Crypto Market

Brothers, today I want to share the “tuition fees” that everyone who trades crypto has paid at some point. There was a time when I was just like most new investors: Every day glued to candlestick charts, staying up late browsing Twitter for hot news, rushing to buy whatever coin is trending. And the results? – When prices rise, FOMO chasing the top – When prices fall, panic selling at the bottom Busy like a professional trader, but in reality just a… mobile ATM for the market. Until I developed a very “stupid” but effective capital management method: Three layers of positions. Thanks to it, I was able to survive in this harsh market. Why Are You Always the One Getting Harvested? Crypto has an unavoidable characteristic: extreme volatility. There are periods when: Prices skyrocket in just a few weeksThen plummet dozens of percent just because of macro news In such an environment, small investors often make 3 big mistakes: Chasing the crowd Seeing others boast about profits and jumping in immediately, regardless of how much the price has already increased. Selling out of fear Market slightly corrects, panic cut losses. Trading too much 24/7 nonstop, continuous news, emotions driven by each candle. The result: 👉 Buying high – selling low – capital gradually thinning. The “Naive” Method: Three Layers of Position Management The core philosophy of this method is very simple: Don’t predict the market – use capital management to live with volatility. Layer 1: Light Position – Listen to the Market’s Breathing Never go all-in right from the start. I only use 30% of my capital for the first entry, prioritizing: Top coinsHigh liquidityClear cash flow The goal of this layer is not to make big gains, but to: Test the trendObserve price behaviorRead the flow of funds Like fishing: Cast the bait first, see if the fish bite, then decide whether to go all in. Layer 2: Trend Rebound – Increase Safe Positions A healthy trend always has correction phases. When the price: Corrects to a strong support zoneStarts to stabilize again I will add another 40% of capital. At this point: Prices are betterRisks are lowerPsychology is more stable What if the price breaks support? 👉 Don’t force it, keep the small position, wait for another opportunity. As long as you have money, there’s a chance. Layer 3: Breakout Volume – Follow the Trend When the market: Breaks a strong resistanceVolume increases significantlyThe trend is confirmed I then use the remaining 30% of capital. This is not gambling. This is following an established trend. Low risk – high profit margin. The Importance of Selling Over Buying Many people learn how to enter trades, but no one teaches how to take profits. My principle: Don’t set rigid targetsUse trailing stop ( to lock in profits) How to do it: When profit reaches 20% → start taking partial profitsPrices keep making new highs → move stop upIf the market reverses → most of the profit is still preserved Thanks to this: Strong trend → ride the waveFully profit from the trendBreak → avoid giving back all gains A New Mindset Is the Ultimate Weapon Investing is not a sprint. It’s a marathon. The winners: Are not driven by emotionsAre patientAre calm and composed The losers: Always fear missing outAlways worry about a crashTrade emotionally My three-layer position method helps me: Stay calm when the market is euphoricBe brave when the market is panicking And most importantly: avoid being eliminated from the game. Conclusion Crypto is full of opportunities. What’s missing are disciplined people who can survive until tomorrow. This market is not for: People looking to get rich quicklyPeople who like to gamblePeople who can’t control their emotions It only favors those who: Have a systemHave disciplineKnow how to protect capital My method doesn’t make you rich overnight. But it helps you survive long enough to become truly wealthy. In crypto, surviving is already a victory. Survive long enough, and money will find you. Wishing everyone trading with clarity and resilience on the long road ahead.