2026-01-15 14:27:41

Sometimes the key to going long is to dare to think and dare to do — but the prerequisite is having a stop-loss as a backup.

RIVER is quite interesting recently. Let me first point out its obvious advantages: the price is in the teens, which is relatively high in the crypto world, and the daily trading volume is also quite substantial, with good liquidity. In terms of participant composition, it seems many are coming from the stock market; this group tends to have a more stable operation mindset, preferring small-scale testing rather than going all-in.

My approach is very simple: since I don't have full confidence, I play with 1x leverage, no messing around with leverage. Set a stop-loss at 20%, so even if the judgment is wrong, the loss is within a controllable range. If today can be profitable, don’t be greedy, just set the target at 100 and add more as it goes up, letting the profit run for a while. In case the stop-loss is triggered, so be it — that’s the cost of trading.

Be bold, but also keep your head clear.

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CascadingDipBuyer

· 6h ago

A 20% stop loss sounds like insurance, but when it really happens, it still hurts. Who hasn't taken a loss in the crypto world? That's true, but for coins at the RIVER price level, is the liquidity really sufficient? Don't find yourself unable to exit when you want to. Be bold but keep a clear head. It's easy to say, but actually executing it is really difficult. The group coming from the stock market is indeed more stable, but unfortunately, the crypto market is too unpredictable. In the end, you still have to accept the loss. It seems like a 1x low risk, but actually the psychological pressure is even greater. Always want to add to your position.

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GateUser-c802f0e8

· 13h ago

Setting stop-losses is easier said than done; only a few can truly execute it. Playing RIVER with 1x spot leverage is indeed stable, much better than those who get liquidated with high leverage. A 20% stop-loss is a bit rigid; it depends on volatility. Seriously, the worst part isn't losing 20%, but losing 40% and still being reluctant to cut. The group of people from the stock market who have switched over are indeed reliable, at least they won't crazy leverage. Bold and cautious, easy to say... when the market drops, it's really a test of your mentality. Taking profits and running for a while is a good idea, but greed usually wins.

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BanklessAtHeart

· 13h ago

I like the move of setting a 20% stop loss; finally, I see someone with a non-gambler mindset. RIVER is indeed quite stable; at a price of a few tens of yuan, the market isn't too wild, and its liquidity is much better than those coins worth a few cents. Playing with 1x leverage is truly the right way; leverage is just a tool for giving money away. I've seen too many people go all-in and then return to zero overnight, no different from gambling. Letting profits run is an excellent point; greed is the real reason most people get liquidated.

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LiquidityWhisperer

· 13h ago

Setting a stop loss at 20% and daring to take action— I appreciate this approach, it's much more rational than those who go all-in. It's really about being a bit tougher on yourself; don't be soft when losing money, and don't be greedy when making money. With such good liquidity in RIVER, it's indeed suitable for conservative players to try their hand. There are no perfect trades, only controllable risks. Understanding this is enough. Playing with 1x leverage is comfortable, and your mindset is good—much better than the heartbeat-accelerating tenfold leverage. I support this clear-headed attitude; it's not just motivational talk but practical experience. Being clear-headed is a hundred times more important than having a big guts.

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0xSherlock

· 13h ago

Stop-loss is like insurance for yourself; without it, I would have been taken out by a blow-up long ago. This wave of RIVER definitely attracted many investors. Their risk control logic still works well in the crypto circle. Playing with 1x leverage + 20% stop-loss—that's proper risk management, not weakness.

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CryptoDouble-O-Seven

· 14h ago

The stop-loss is the only way to survive, but it's really hard to do it easily. The group coming from the stock market is reliable, I agree with that, unlike those crazy people who go all-in with full positions. Playing with 1x leverage + 20% stop-loss is a good combo, but the real test is the mindset when you're actually losing... Will you always think about adding to your position and reversing?

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GasGuzzler

· 14h ago

Setting a 20% stop-loss and still daring to say you're bold—I'll give full marks for this mindset. The 1x strategy is indeed stable, but is RIVER's liquidity really enough this time? Don't end up crashing the market and struggling to exit. Letting profits run sounds easy, but how many can truly do it?

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