If you want to transition from being a gambler to a real trader, it's essential to adopt a more strategic and disciplined approach. Opening positions with 5x-10x leverage using your entire capital is essentially gambling. The crypto market is extremely volatile, with regular 10%-20% swings, meaning liquidation risk is high. Even with a stop-loss, a minor movement can wipe out most of your capital.

The key to success in trading is "PATIENCE." If you are impatient, it's unlikely you will succeed as a trader. Here's why patience matters:

First, avoid opening large, high-leverage positions with your full capital. Even opening a 1x position with your entire principal is risky—it’s no better than guessing market direction. Instead, aim to open positions with only 5% of your capital.

If your position turns profitable, great—take your profit when it feels right. If it goes against you, be patient. With only 5% of your principal at risk, a 10% reversal is manageable. This is when you can consider adding more to your position. The market typically reverts to its average, giving you a better chance to recover or profit.

When your position eventually swings into profit, wait a bit longer, then close out with a gain. The discipline of patience will significantly increase your chances of success in the long run.