Having navigated the cryptocurrency market for 8 years and witnessed multiple cycle phases, I have experienced significant growth—reaching an eight-figure account value during the bull market from 2020 to 2022, accumulating over 20 million. What underpins all of this is not some advanced trading skill or market prediction ability, but a relatively simple yet long-term disciplined approach called the "3-4-3 Stage Investment Method."



Taking Bitcoin as an example, what is the core idea of this method?

**Stage 1: 3** — Initial Positioning, starting with a small allocation. Suppose the total capital is 120,000, and you allocate 30% (36,000) to begin. The goal at this stage is not to make money but to establish a position, adapt to market fluctuations, and maintain a stable mindset. A small position means manageable risk, which is crucial for building confidence to add more later.

**Stage 2: 4** — Dynamic Positioning, averaging down costs. This is the key to success or failure. If the price rises, wait for a pullback before adding; if it falls, increase your position by 10% for every 10% decline, gradually reaching 40% allocation. The benefit of this approach is clear: regardless of market volatility, the average cost is continuously optimized.

**Stage 3: 3** — Final top-up, confirming the trend before completing the position. When market signals are clear and the trend is stable, use the remaining 30% to finalize your layout. The entire process is orderly, and your mindset becomes more relaxed.

Honestly, this method might even sound a bit "dumb." But in the crypto market, the real way to make money is often not through risky, adrenaline-fueled operations, but through restraint—controlling greed and managing fear. I’ve seen too many people heavily buy in at the top or cut losses during sharp declines, ending up with nothing. Those who stick to this "silly method" tend to accumulate steadily through multiple cycles.

The hardest part of the market is never finding the so-called "dark horse" or "miracle operation," but maintaining enough calmness and not being swept away by short-term fluctuations. When others chase highs and sell lows, you steadily advance—that’s your advantage.

Opportunities for wealth in the crypto market do exist, but the prerequisite is having a clear methodology and enough patience. If you want to change your current situation, try adopting the right approach and systematically positioning from the next cycle onward.
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Degen4Breakfastvip
· 15h ago
Wow, finally someone explains this stuff clearly. I used to be the kind of fool who chased highs and cut losses... Now I'm trying the 3-4-3 method to see if I can turn things around.
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MetaMisfitvip
· 15h ago
Basically, it's a variant of DCA... but indeed, few can stick with it. Those shouting about getting rich overnight have mostly died chasing the highs. I myself have done the same, and although I didn't make 20 million, at least I didn't lose everything. The key is mindset—being able to withstand the FOMO when others are soaring.
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GweiWatchervip
· 15h ago
That's right, you just have to endure. I tried this approach back in 2021, and it was really tough at the beginning. Watching others chase high and double their investments while I was still slowly adding, but later... well, it definitely became much more comfortable. The hardest part of this method is not execution, but mindset. Truly. It may sound silly, but fools are blessed—this market only eats that set of rules. The way to even out costs is brilliant; every big dip allows for more buying, and I've already made a lot of profit. This kind of operation with Bitcoin is fine, but do other projects in the crypto circle dare to do the same? The risks are completely different. I've persisted for over two years and have indeed seen the difference. Now, I am much more at peace than those who frequently trade. It's been 8 years, and this person truly has accumulated experience, unlike some who shout about doubling their investments every three days. The key is discipline; many people fail because they can't get rid of greed.
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DeFiAlchemistvip
· 15h ago
*adjusts alchemical instruments* the transmutation metrics here are deliciously austere... this 3-4-3 framework is essentially layered liquidity positioning disguised as folk wisdom, ngl. averaging down through protocol cycles? that's just yield optimization with extra steps and psychological armor.
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GasGrillMastervip
· 15h ago
That's so true, it's about controlling that restless heart of yours... Back in 2021, I was the same. Seeing others double their investments with a single shot, I couldn't sit still, and ended up cutting losses and losing everything. Now I realize how crucial this methodology is.
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