Many people in the crypto space have fallen into the same trap — staring at the screen watching K-line charts, learning a bunch of technical indicators, chasing news at lightning speed, but ending up with accounts that are glowing green.



Why is that?

Frequent trading makes people feel like they are "working hard," but in reality, this effort is like giving money to the market. Very few who actually make money are constantly messing around.

I know a trader who entered the market three months ago with $800, and now his account has grown to over $12,000. His method sounds incredibly boring — only spends 10 minutes a day watching the charts, doesn’t chase hot topics, doesn’t focus on small coins, and sticks to trading based on N-shaped patterns.

Even more impressive is his trading discipline:
- No adding to positions, no leverage
- Strictly follow 2% stop-loss and 10% take-profit
- Withdraw profits once enough, and don’t be greedy even if prices rise

What does he say? "Making money in the crypto world is actually very simple; the key is not to see yourself as a gambler but as someone who follows rules. Profits never rely on luck but on simple strategies executed with discipline."

Those who stay up late watching charts and frequently switch coins seem to be working hard, but in fact, they are just exhausting themselves in chaos. Those who understand the importance of "following rules, doing less, and taking profits in time" can steadily make money amid market fluctuations.

What is the key to this approach?

First, it requires recognizable repeatable patterns (like the N-shape pattern) — it doesn’t need to be complicated, just quick to judge yourself. Second, clear take-profit and stop-loss parameters (use ready-made ones instead of figuring it out on your own). Third, reasonable position sizing to protect the principal, adaptable regardless of how much capital you have. Lastly, develop a fixed schedule for trading — know exactly when to watch the charts and when to enter.

Mainstream coins like BTC and ETH often guide the overall market trend. Learning to identify key patterns in these two assets essentially means mastering more than half of the market.

There are no shortages of opportunities in the crypto space; what’s missing is patience to "not mess around" and the execution ability to "act when the time comes." Sometimes, doing less is the best move.
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BlockBargainHuntervip
· 01-10 09:09
That's right, I just played around with the account and got it green haha After half a year of messing around, it's not even as fast as their 10-minute market watch, this is ridiculous
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LiquidatedTwicevip
· 01-09 00:06
It's the same old story, sounds good in words, but in reality, watching the market for 10 minutes is also nonsense.
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SerumSquirtervip
· 01-08 08:03
Exactly right, I'm the kind of fool who watches the market every day until I drive myself crazy. Really? Not checking the market for a day feels like missing out on a billion, but then I get itchy and chase hot coins, only to end up losing everything at the peak. That guy who turned 800U into 12,000 is just unbelievable. Why can't I learn from that?
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CryptoComedianvip
· 01-08 08:00
800U breaks 12,000. This guy is really making money in his sleep. I watch the K-line for 16 hours every day, but it’s getting more and more green. I can't even smile anymore.
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SchroedingersFrontrunvip
· 01-08 07:44
Well said, I'm the kind of person who checks the market every day and ends up with a green account... It sounds simple, but it's actually very tough. In fact, taking a break is the biggest test.
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TokenDustCollectorvip
· 01-08 07:36
Wow, isn't this talking about me... Watching the market every day, and my account keeps turning more green
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