2026-01-04 08:27:25

Regarding trading in the crypto circle, I want to say something solid: the more complicated your operations, the higher the probability of losing money.

After years of fighting in the crypto world, I grew my account from 300,000 to 10 million without any special channels, let alone extraordinary talent. The core principle is—completely simplify the trading process and then strictly follow it.

Looking back at my early trading records, I piled up a bunch of complex indicators for analysis, but the result was frequent trades, frequent losses, and I even experienced two margin calls. The real turning point was when I simplified everything to the extreme.

My growth trajectory can be considered clear: it took 2 years to grow from 300,000 to 1.2 million, then one year to go from 1.2 million to 6 million, and finally just 5 months to jump from 6 million to 10 million. You’ll notice a pattern— the more money you make, the fewer trades you need to make each day. The trading frequency is inversely proportional to the speed of profit, and this is no coincidence.

The method I use is quite "dumb" to describe, but actually very effective: only trade N-shaped patterns—that is, those that show volume increase, then a pullback with reduced volume, followed by a breakout upward. Entry points are very clear; if the price breaks the level, stop loss immediately. Never hold through a stop, never add to a losing position, never leverage up.

On the technical side, I focus on a single 20-day moving average. Spend 5 minutes each day scanning the chart. If I don’t see a signal, I just close the software—this helps avoid many unnecessary impulsive trades.

There are two iron rules that must be strictly enforced: stop loss is always 2%, take profit is always 10%. No need to predict market direction; even with a win rate of only 35%, you can still make money in the long run.

Profits must be taken immediately. When my account reached 1.2 million, I withdrew the principal. When it hit 6 million, I moved half into stable investments. Only the portion that can withstand losses is used for aggressive trading.

Survivors in the crypto world are never the smartest, but those with the strongest discipline. Don’t try to catch every wave; just focus on the segments you truly understand and can execute steadily. Money will naturally accumulate.

I’ve seen too many bear markets and stepped into many pits. I’m willing to share this steady approach. The key is to follow discipline and not let emotions influence decisions. I’ve mapped out the course in this sea of crypto; the method is here—it's up to you whether to use it.

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DegenGambler

· 01-07 08:10

You're right, but the execution is the hard part, brother. Those who truly make money do so quietly, while those who shout signals every day end up losing everything. I just lose out because of stop-loss; I can never bring myself to press that button.

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ApeWithAPlan

· 01-06 23:57

That's right. In my early years, I also had all kinds of indicators filling the screen, and the result was losing even faster. During the profitable period, I didn't look at anything else and just focused on the candlestick patterns, which was ridiculously simple. However, I'm curious about how a 35% win rate can achieve stable profits. I need to think it over, how is it calculated.

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PretendingToReadDocs

· 01-06 21:59

That's really on point. Simplification is the key to victory, and that's how I do it too. Keep it simple and straightforward, don't overthink it. Honestly, those who survive are disciplined freaks, not smart freaks. I agree with this logic, but 99% of people can't do it, including myself. The N-shape pattern + 2% stop loss sounds especially simple and effective. The key is to avoid leverage, and maintain an extremely good mindset. Fewer trades, more profit—counterintuitive but hits the core.

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NFTDreamer

· 01-05 08:25

That's right, I was always losing because I had too many indicators before. Now I only look at moving averages and patterns. Simplicity and straightforwardness actually make more money.

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ContractCollector

· 01-04 08:57

That's right. I used to complicate things myself in the early years, stacking a bunch of indicators like a Jenga tower, and ended up losing everything. But this method, going from 1.2 million to 6 million steadily, execution is indeed the key, no doubt. I'm just lacking this discipline, always wanting to chase those obscure small coins, and end up losing a lot. Simple and straightforward actually makes money, I believe in this logic. The N-shaped pattern combined with the 20-day moving average sounds too simple, but it seems someone has really turned things around this way. The key is to put up the principal; just being paper-rich in the account is useless. This year's market has truly tested people's hearts; surviving is what makes you a winner.

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ThatsNotARugPull

· 01-04 08:57

That's right, I've suffered from complex indicators before, and watching the market every day actually makes things worse. Discipline is truly the only way out; emotions can ruin everything once they take over. I also use a 2% stop-loss and 10% take-profit ratio, honestly, it's that simple. The N-shaped pattern is indeed more stable and much more reliable than my previous indicator combination. Securing profits is the most important point; many people make money only to give it all back. It sounds easy but is hard to do; not many people can stick to this method. Lazy trading methods really make money; the simpler and more effective, the better, that's the truth. My problem is that I tend to be reckless and want to add leverage; I guess I need to change that. This method is very friendly for beginners, saving a lot of tuition fees.

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ProofOfNothing

· 01-04 08:50

Well said, simplicity is power. I've been living by this principle all along. --- Discipline is more valuable than intelligence, and this hits the nail on the head. --- A 35% win rate can still be profitable; I agree with this logic. --- Avoiding leverage is truly a painful lesson; many people have fallen here. --- Focusing only on one pattern or a single moving average, this level of restraint is really hard for most people to achieve. --- Securing profits and taking profits is the easiest part to overlook; greed destroys everything. --- The fewer trades, the more money you make. The contrast is quite stark, but it's true. --- Having watched the margin call scene, I truly empathize. Really. --- 2% stop loss, 10% take profit. The numbers are simple, but execution is the hardest part. --- Reviewed it in five minutes and then closed the software. Learned something.

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consensus_whisperer

· 01-04 08:49

Basically, it's disciplined winners; complex strategies are self-deception. A 35% win rate can make money? Who are these numbers fooling? You only know when you compare ratios. Simplification to the extreme is true skill; most people simply can't do it. Stop loss at 2%, take profit at 10%, sounds easy to execute but the hardest to actually do. From 300,000 to 10 million, the growth rate looks exciting, but I'm more concerned about drawdowns. The real issue is that most people lack that kind of resolve; mindset is the biggest enemy. One moving average on a five-minute chart—what level of self-discipline does that require?

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LuckyBearDrawer

· 01-04 08:44

That's so true. I used to be the kind of person who relied on N-period moving averages, along with MACD and Bollinger Bands, all together, and ended up getting cut every day. Now I've learned to focus on just one indicator, and it's definitely much easier. Just hearing about your 20-day moving average combined with the N-shape pattern makes me think of my previous complicated system, which was really just asking for trouble. The discipline of a 2% stop-loss and a 10% take-profit is something I need to remember well; it's more useful than anything else. I'm just curious, do you think your method can be stably applied during a bear market, or are there times when you should just take a break? Indeed, those who survive are not necessarily the smartest, but the ones with strong execution. Your growth curve is interesting—you're doing fewer and fewer trades as time goes on, yet earning more and more. That really shows the simplification is on point. What I fear most are those who frequently leverage up; it sounds like you don't play that game at all. That mindset is really the foundation of making money. I feel like your sharing is much more reliable than those who boast about complicated indicators.

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PrivateKeyParanoia

· 01-04 08:40

Well said, simplicity is power. I used to watch charts and a bunch of indicators every day, but the more I looked, the more I lost. However, the 2% stop-loss and 10% take-profit ratio is indeed tempting. Have you tried it? Feels easy to get trapped. This idea is similar to what I heard before: surviving is much more important than making quick money. Really, controlling desires is the hardest thing. Most people end up dying in the cycle of frequent trading. NGL, this method sounds simple, but executing it is truly torturous. Those who can stick with it will make money. From 300,000 to 10 million, the growth curve doesn't lie. In the later stages, the power of compound interest really shows. It's a bit like Buffett's approach—buy the right one and that's enough, no need to tinker every day.

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