After spending a long time in the digital asset market, the deepest realization is: the more complicated you make trading, the higher the chance of losing money.



I've seen too many people obsessed with studying various indicators, staring at K-line charts late into the night, only to see their accounts shrink repeatedly. In contrast, traders with simple methods and rigid execution often steadily grow their principal. A few friends I've known started with a few thousand USD and grew their funds to hundreds of thousands—there's no secret, just one common point: eliminate all distractions and keep only a set of repeatable trading processes.

Personally, I never indulge in high-frequency trading nor try to predict market movements. I wait for a clear trend pattern—an opportunity with a complete structure that meets expectations. When it appears, I enter according to the rules; if I judge incorrectly, I cut losses immediately—no adding positions, no holding through losses.

The logic of stop-loss and take-profit isn't that complicated: lose small, profit up to the set target. I don't chase win rates; I only ensure each trade stays within the framework. I keep only one key moving average on the chart, check the 4-hour timeframe once a day, and if there's a clear signal, I place an order; if not, I close the software. No matter how long I watch the market, it won't give me an extra bullish candle.

After making a profit, the first step is to withdraw, ensuring the principal is secured. The remaining profit is used to continue rolling, and with that, my mindset naturally stays stable.

Many people think this method is "too simple." But the market reality is: long-term profit-makers are never the smartest people, but those with the most discipline and who can execute simple rules effectively. You don't need to master every wave of the market; just focus on the parts you can understand. Progress may be slower, but the direction won't go off course.

If you're tired of being drained by complex indicators and emotional swings, why not give "simplicity" a chance? In the crypto world, simple execution is the most scarce survival skill.
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GasFeeCriervip
· 01-07 19:50
There's nothing wrong with that, but too many people die from overthinking. Here's a counterquestion: those who study indicators every day, how is their account doing now? Really, I've seen too many friends lose more the more they research, while those who trade in a "foolproof" way live the most comfortably. Simplicity and straightforwardness are the keys; the crypto world is a test of execution. Instead of staring at the screen until your eyes go blind, it's better to set rules and then turn off the software. I completely agree—withdraw immediately after making a profit. That mindset is truly stable. Most people fail because they overcomplicate things, ultimately ruining themselves.
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BackrowObservervip
· 01-07 19:48
That's right. Those who make money around me are indeed following this approach—one word: ruthless. They don't blink when cutting losses, and they close the app when needed. It's much better than me constantly staring at the screen and messing around.
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LazyDevMinervip
· 01-07 19:45
This theory sounds beautiful, but I just can't stick to it haha --- Another textbook-style summary, how many people can truly do it --- The point about withdrawals is correct, I didn't have this awareness before --- The problem is that when the signal comes, people start to get excited, and they forget about the rules --- Simplicity is simplicity, but how can I ensure I don't add to my position during a sharp decline --- Damn, I feel like I've been doing the opposite of this logic all along, no wonder my account keeps shrinking --- Is a single moving average really enough? Feels like something's missing --- Making money through discipline sounds really tough, but it seems to make sense --- That last sentence hit home; execution is indeed the most lacking --- I've read too many articles like this, but the key is, can anyone really stick to it forever?
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SadMoneyMeowvip
· 01-07 19:43
Really, the simpler it is, the more profitable it is. I believe it now. Stop looking at indicators, everyone. Every time I do, I suffer heavy losses. Discipline is the key, not intelligence. It's the same theory again, but indeed some people have turned their fortunes around with it. Sounds good, but it's still difficult to implement.
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FloorPriceWatchervip
· 01-07 19:23
Really, watching the market all day is useless; you still need to stick to discipline. --- Well said, I'm just afraid that being too smart might backfire. --- I totally agree with the step of withdrawing funds; otherwise, you'll just get sucked back in. --- Simple execution is indeed rare; most people are still studying the 50-day moving average. --- Turning a few thousand dollars into hundreds of thousands, the key is not to mess around. I need to learn this. --- Stop-loss and take-profit frameworks are simple in theory, but why is it so hard to implement? --- Someone watching K-line charts overnight, while you make money by checking once a day—it's truly ironic. --- I'm tempted, but I feel like I still have that mindset of needing to predict the market. --- Securing your principal is the most important step; otherwise, profits will be lost again. --- The simplest methods are often the most profitable; anyway, I haven't made money studying indicators before.
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