2026-01-21 18:22:16

Regarding stable profitability in trading, I want to discuss it from several core issues.

First, let's talk about what stable profitability means. Based on a 1X leverage standard, it should be controlled within 3-10 percentage points per month to be considered monthly stable, then gradually achieve quarterly and yearly stability. Why emphasize low leverage? Because high leverage is always the biggest source of risk, and apparent prosperity is often just false prosperity.

What is the core of short-term intraday trading? Frequent trading is necessary, but the real goal should be the win rate. When the win rate is sufficiently high and the profit margin exceeds the loss margin, stable profitability can be achieved. I personally execute trades through trading strategies because human psychological fluctuations are too easily affected by market conditions. Relying solely on intuition makes it difficult to withstand the shocks caused by market volatility.

Long-term trading is completely different. Here, the focus is on the risk-reward ratio, which must be at least 1.5:1 to achieve stable profitability. If the risk-reward ratio can reach 2.5:1, then you can confidently use 3-5x leverage to amplify returns. The strategy-executed project I use, Doge, increased 18 times in 2 years under 1X leverage, and ETH also achieved an 8x increase in 2 years. All of these are achieved within a framework of low leverage and high risk-reward ratio.

Regarding attitudes towards short-term and long-term trading, my view is: short-term trading must chase the rise and sell the fall, exiting immediately at target levels—absolutely no holding onto positions out of attachment. It's easy to say, but very difficult to do in practice. Long-term trading requires the courage to hold positions, and this courage must come from a trustworthy trading system. Without system support, there is no real courage, and ultimately, one will fall into a vicious cycle of repeated stop-losses. Treat the system as a belief, and only then can you truly go all the way.

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Layer2Observer

· 21h ago

A monthly increase of 3-10% sounds reasonable, but how many can truly achieve stable growth month after month? System execution indeed feels more reliable, I agree on that... But I want to ask, how does this system perform under extreme market conditions? Backtest data looks good, but... For returns like 18x and 8x, how much of it is due to leverage and luck in coin selection? To clarify, does low leverage work because the choices are right, or is the system just that strong? The analogy of "falling in love with the battle" is spot on. The biggest enemy of short-term trading is greed; taking profits when the time is right is easier said than done.

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NewPumpamentals

· 21h ago

That's right, low leverage is the way to go; many people get wiped out by high leverage. System execution is more reliable; it feels like a matter of time before a trade blows up. Dog 18x leverage is indeed absolute, but you need a steel-hearted mentality to hold it. Chasing gains and cutting losses in short-term trading sounds simple, but in practice, human nature is the biggest enemy. A strategic framework is the true belief; without it, you're really just a gambler. A steady 3-10% monthly profit is much more reliable than those who boast about monthly multiples. Using leverage only when the long-term risk-reward ratio exceeds 2.5:1; many people haven't understood this point. Chasing battles is the biggest trap in short-term trading; everyone has heard the saying "take profits when the time is right." Without system support, don't talk about courage in holding positions; that's not courage, that's just gambling luck.

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GmGmNoGn

· 21h ago

Honestly, I've heard the theory of low leverage too many times, but very few people actually practice it. Systematic execution is the key; it feels like trading is just giving money to the market.

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