#数字资产生态回暖 asked me a question: "I’ve memorized all the technical indicators, why is my account still losing money?" It made me want to laugh—a bit—are you treating trading like exam preparation?



I’ve experienced $SOL and $ZEC over the past ten years. I’ve blown accounts, chased tenfold coins, and also made some profits. In the end, I realized a truth: those colorful indicators on the screen are not as effective as a disciplined "dead rule." Now I operate at my own pace day by day, and my sleep quality has improved significantly, with more stable returns.

Too many people want to gamble on the market going up or down, but the market logic is actually simple: the trend is dictated by the market, but your entry and exit timing are determined by your own rules. I never claim to predict the market; I only focus on how to strictly control my trading rhythm.

Last year, two students left a deep impression on me. One was a traditional businessman who had no idea what a candlestick chart was, but he strictly followed the logic of entering in batches, adding on breakouts, and reducing position on pullbacks. His account doubled in a month. The other was a college student who started with 1200U, set take-profit and stop-loss points before each trade, and took some profits out as living expenses. After three months, his account grew to nearly 5000U.

But how do most people lose their money? They make a little profit and think they can tenfold it, or lose their blood and sweat money and stubbornly hold on to break even. They execute dozens of trades a day, their emotions tied tightly to the candlesticks. So what if they see the right direction? Once their operation rhythm is chaotic, it’s all in vain.

Ultimately, as long as you stick to these three disciplines, you’ll be fine:

**Build positions gradually, never go all-in.** Test the market response with small amounts first, confirm the trend, then gradually add positions. Don’t expect to go all-in in one shot.

**Add to positions in a trending market, reduce in a reversing market.** When the trend is upward, add small steps; when it’s downward, stay calm and watch. Never keep adding as it falls.

**Pre-set your take-profit and stop-loss before opening a position, and let the system execute automatically.** This helps avoid greed and fear in the moment.

The crypto world isn’t short of stories about overnight riches; what’s rare are traders who can survive long enough. Why can I endure? Honestly, I use the time others spend chasing gains, following the trend, and eating the meat to refine my trading discipline. That’s the real trump card for surviving long-term in the crypto space.
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LiquidityWitchvip
· 12-14 06:20
You're absolutely right, discipline is truly more valuable than any indicator.
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CryptoTarotReadervip
· 12-13 05:38
That hits too close to home. I used to be the kind of person who still loses money despite meeting all the targets. Watching K-line charts every day and being led around by them—ultimately, it's because the rules weren't firmly established. If you can't endure it, you'll die. There are really only a few who can survive long in the crypto world.
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EyeOfTheTokenStormvip
· 12-13 05:36
That's right, but I still see a bunch of people staring at MACD and RSI every day, only to get trapped and stuck... From historical data, this phenomenon is especially obvious in bear markets, but my quantitative model shows that discipline enforcement is indeed a key variable.
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FlashLoanPhantomvip
· 12-13 05:24
That really hits close to home. I used to study indicators so hard I was about to vomit, but I still got wiped out completely haha
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BridgeTrustFundvip
· 12-13 05:20
Haha, no matter how familiar you are with the indicators, it’s no use. The key is discipline, I’ve learned this firsthand. Really, rules are more important than predictions, I totally agree with that. I’ve seen many people make ten or more trades a day, and in the end, they all lose everything. Serves them right. I’ve tried tiered entry, and it’s definitely way more comfortable than all-in. That’s spot on, emotional trading is an incurable disease, one that’s beyond help. I really like this “strict rules” approach, living life with clarity. Set take profit and stop loss levels fixed, then go get a good sleep — this is the right way to live in the crypto world. All those colorful lines on the screen are useless; people with strong execution can make money even with a pencil.
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