Why are sometimes "silly methods" more effective for contract trading?



Smart people spend all day analyzing tops and bottoms, only to be harshly taught by the market; those who stick to basic skills can instead consistently achieve a 70%+ win rate. The secret lies in three principles—don't be greedy, don't guess blindly, don't hard hold.

**Step 1: Picking the right coins is crucial**

Don’t think about getting rich overnight; focus on the established hard currencies like BTC and ETH. They have stable market caps, won’t inexplicably plummet, and following big funds is more reliable. Small coins carry higher risks of crashes and can easily break your mindset.

**Step 2: Follow the trend, don’t fight it**

Looking at the 4-hour chart with the MA60 is enough—go long when it signals up, go short when it signals down. Sounds simple? But this is the secret to riding the most stable phases of the trend. Don’t predict tops and bottoms; just follow the overall direction to avoid unnecessary reversals.

**Step 3: Discipline is your moat**

Set a 5% stop-loss and stick to it; take profit at 10% and exit decisively. No hesitation—if it’s time to run, run. These two iron rules can protect your principal and ensure long-term survival.

Why can this system make money? Because it’s effortless—no need to watch dozens of indicators, just scan the charts twice a day; because it’s accurate—only focus on the most reliable part of the trend; because it’s stable—rules are executed strictly, and win rate naturally increases.

True masters are actually those who know how to "pretend to be dumb."
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GreenCandleCollectorvip
· 7h ago
That's right, but I'm just afraid that being too clever might backfire. The strategy of chasing bottoms and tops is the easiest way to go bankrupt. I've been using the MA60 technique for two months, and it's indeed stable, but the returns are a bit slow. I need to reflect on the 5% stop-loss rule. I used to always want to recover my losses, but now I'm losing even more. Silly methods tend to last longer. That hits home. BTC and ETH are enough; don't mess around with those crazy coins. Discipline is the hardest part; my fingers are always on the buy button. It sounds simple, but actually doing it is really difficult. Who doesn't want to have a little fun?
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PebbleHandervip
· 7h ago
Huh, does the MA60 really work that well? Why do I keep getting stuck on that line and being repeatedly swept...
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AirDropMissedvip
· 8h ago
Nothing wrong with that; keeping it simple and straightforward is the best way to survive. --- The foolproof method is really ultimate; I only lose when I overcomplicate things. --- A 70% win rate sounds easy, but discipline in execution is hell. --- While others research a bunch of flashy indicators, I've already made gains with MA60. --- Those calling for buy and sell signals study top and bottom daily, but in the end, they are the ones trapped. --- A stop-loss of 5% and a take-profit of 10%—many say it sounds good but few can actually do it. --- BTC and ETH are really stable; small-cap coins are just gambling mentalities. --- People who pretend to be naive really make money; the overly smart ones always want to buy the dip. --- Discipline is truly a moat, but I just can't control my hands. --- At first glance, this system sounds too simple, but I just can't figure out what's wrong with it.
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GateUser-44a00d6cvip
· 8h ago
Well said. This logic is essentially about surviving first and then gradually earning. What to be afraid of? Greed causes everything to vanish in an instant. The MA60 indicator is really sufficient. I've seen people who focus on a dozen indicators end up losing the most. Once you've set your stop-loss and take-profit levels, don't change them. A broken mindset means defeat.
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GasDevourervip
· 8h ago
It sounds reasonable, but I still think a 5% stop-loss is too conservative. It depends on the volatility of the coin; sometimes you get cut off during a rebound.
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TokenEconomistvip
· 8h ago
actually, let me break this down—the ma60 thing works cuz it's just a lagging indicator following market consensus, not some magic signal. think of it this way: you're basically betting on institutional momentum rather than outsmarting the market. ceteris paribus, this reduces your edge but increases survival odds. the real issue is psychological, not mathematical.
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AmateurDAOWatchervip
· 8h ago
Really? I used to be the kind of person who researched indicators until I went bald, only to learn my lesson after getting liquidated several times... Focusing on BTC and ETH for gains is indeed more comfortable, and you worry less than those who chase hot coins every day. The MA60 system sounds LOW, but in practice, it reduces a lot of psychological pressure, no need to guess day after day. To put it simply, living is more important than making quick money. Properly executing stop-loss and take-profit is winning.
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