Why do contract traders seem to make the most stable money by using the "silly" methods?



A rule: the more flashy the operations, the more indicators piled up, the more frequent the trades, the emptier your pockets become. Have you ever wondered why? Those who can consistently make money often use a simple trading discipline that requires no thinking at all. Not because it's super advanced, but because it's enough to go against human nature.

The "Foolproof Rules" in contracts are just three: don't bet on highs and lows, don't be driven by greed, and don't stubbornly hold onto the market.

**First Trick: Only trade mainstream coins**
#大户持仓动态 and $BTC are enough. Why? Deep liquidity, clear trends, no heart-stopping moves. Don't ride the roller coaster with small coins—emotional value is not worth it, and your account might crash first.

**Second Trick: Follow the trend only**
Watch the 4-hour chart's MA60 moving average. If the price is above the MA and trending upward? Only go long. If below and trending downward? Only go short. It's that simple—don't bet on the bottom, don't chase rebounds. When there's a trend, trade; when there's no trend, walk away.

**Third Trick: Lock in stop-loss and take-profit early**
Cut losses at 5% decline, exit at 10% gain. Execute at the set points—don't get emotionally attached to the market.

This trading approach can make money because of one core reason: it's worry-free, hassle-free, and not driven by emotions. Once the rules are set, compound interest will take care of itself. The people who complicate their strategies are usually speculators. Those who can truly support themselves through trading are those who can stick to simple rules for the long term.
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LightningLadyvip
· 2025-12-21 14:55
You're right, that's exactly what I do. Hold onto BTC and ETH tightly, don't touch the MA60, and close all positions when the time comes, never increase the position. Don't get involved in all those flashy things, in the end, it's all about paying transaction fees.
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AirdropHunter9000vip
· 2025-12-21 07:59
You're right, I used to be the kind of person who stacked indicators like a Christmas tree, and as a result, I lost money even faster... Now I just stick to BTC and ETH, following the rules, and it's really much more comfortable.
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LoneValidatorvip
· 2025-12-20 11:50
Honestly, this is the difference between retail investors and professional players. Those around me who are constantly monitoring the market and adjusting parameters every day truly don't have a comfortable life.
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GasWastervip
· 2025-12-18 15:28
ngl this is just survivorship bias dressed up as wisdom... but also like, the gas fees on executing these "simple rules" would prob eat half my gains anyway lmao
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PonziWhisperervip
· 2025-12-18 15:24
That's right, I've seen too many people stack indicators into a mountain, only to lose money very quickly in a month. The same old advice applies: greed doesn't lead to a good ending.
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MetaMuskRatvip
· 2025-12-18 15:04
Well said. I only realized this truth after being fooled by those flashy indicators.
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ChainDetectivevip
· 2025-12-18 15:02
Well said. I was once fooled by complex indicators, and constantly watching the market actually led to the biggest losses. Now I am just holding onto BTC, ETH, and the moving averages, and it feels much easier to make money.
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