What is the most heartbreaking truth in the crypto world? The dumbest methods are often the most profitable.

But there's a problem with this path—90% of people never make it to the end.

Over the years, I've seen all kinds of traders. Some are analytical geniuses, while others just trade on instinct. The ones who get wiped out and exit often aren't lacking talent; they fall into the same three traps.

**First trap: chasing highs and selling lows**

When the price goes up, they get itchy, thinking "this is going to take off," but then they start selling at the first sign of decline. When panic selling kicks in, they get scared and refuse to buy the dip. People like this will never make money in cycles. Those who can turn "buy the dip" into a reflex? Those are the ones who truly understand the market.

**Second trap: going all-in**

When they see the right direction, they want to gamble everything, hoping for a quick turnaround. Little do they know, the big players are just waiting for that moment. A single spike, and they get cleared out. I've seen too many cases like this.

**Third trap: emotional all-in**

When they get hyped, they put everything into one position. Even if luck is on their side and the trend is correct, they miss the chance to adjust or switch positions—watching real big opportunities slip away from their fingertips.

Honestly, the cruelest thing in crypto isn't the market itself but our own bad habits.

I've developed a set of short-term "dumb methods." It may sound unoriginal, but it surprisingly works smoothly:

**If the high remains volatile, don’t rush.** New highs are likely ahead. **If there's sideways movement at the bottom, don’t run.** It’s easy to create new lows. Before a trend shifts, the safest approach is to stay put.

**The most testing time is during consolidation.** Most people lose patience and get wiped out in this turbulence, trading more and losing more. The safest choice? Do nothing.

**Buy when the daily candle closes bearish, sell when it closes bullish.** It sounds simple, but it’s ten times more reliable than impulsive decisions. This is about aligning with market sentiment, not fighting it.

**The speed of decline determines the height of the rebound.** Slow drops mean weak rebounds; fast drops often lead to sharp recoveries. Understanding the rhythm makes the opportunities clear.

**Pyramid accumulation is fundamental.** Enter in stages, always keep some bullets in reserve—don't burn all your bridges at once. This way, you participate in the trend without becoming passive.

**After big rises or falls, consolidation follows; after consolidation, a trend change is inevitable.** That’s market temper. Don’t gamble at the high points, nor go all-in at the lows. Wait for clear signals to decide your fate.

The market is never short of opportunities. What’s truly lacking are those who can stay steady, endure, and survive.

Core coins like BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB have enough price volatility and clear signals. Focus on these, execute this set of dumb methods thoroughly, and you'll find your crypto trading path getting wider and wider.