When I first entered the crypto market, like all beginners — indicators filled the screen, news was scrolling one after another, staying up late watching the charts, afraid of missing a single second and missing out on sudden wealth. But in reality? The account was like a roller coaster, hitting daily limits then plunging, constantly oscillating. After years of effort, I was still stuck in the same place. Yes, I made money before, but after earning it, I always wanted more, and in the end, I lost it all back in one go.
One night two years ago, I was staring at six or seven indicator lines fighting each other on the screen when I suddenly felt tired. At that moment, I asked myself: If I delete all these, would I still dare to trade?
So I made a crazy decision — clear all secondary indicators, leaving only the candlesticks and one moving average. Not the 5-day, not the 60-day, just a simple, straightforward 20-period moving average.
My trading approach was even more plain and simple, to the point that many looked down on it. I only recognize one pattern — "climb the slope, pull back, then start again." The price tests upward (funds start entering), then pulls back but stays above the 20-line (bottom-fishing traders come in), then volume increases and the market gains consensus, only then do I consider following. Without this "three twists and turns" complete rhythm, I wouldn't bother with individual stocks.
The rules are set so mechanically: if the floating loss exceeds 2% after entry, exit immediately, no matter the reason; once 10% profit is reached, start taking profits in batches, don’t be greedy for the next move. I only look at the 4-hour chart twice a day — if there’s a signal, I place an order; if not, I turn off and walk away.
Friends laughed at me: "You’re too lazy, this doesn’t look like trading at all."
But results speak for themselves. In a year and a half, my account grew from 80,000 to 1 million; then in the next half year, from 1 million to ten million.
Later, I realized a truth: in the crypto market, to keep making money, it’s never about complicated logical reasoning, but about whether you can clearly identify the moment when the "force truly manifests" and then decisively act on it.
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LiquidatorFlash
· 22h ago
Wait, cutting at a 2% floating loss—this risk control threshold is indeed strict... But I want to ask, has the false signal rate of the 20-period moving average been tested during sideways consolidation?
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StablecoinArbitrageur
· 01-04 16:49
actually this 20-period MA thing checks out from a signal-to-noise perspective... the real edge here isn't the indicator, it's the ruthless 2% stop loss discipline that most retail traders lack the stomach for. backtested similar on CEX order book data and correlation held surprisingly well.
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GweiObserver
· 01-04 16:45
Simplicity is power, this guy is right. I also came from being an indicator fanatic; removing those flashy things actually increased my success rate.
The most effective lazy strategy, don’t ask me why, just verified through real trading.
Pure candlesticks + moving averages are really enough; complexity makes it easier to fall into traps.
From 80,000 to millions, this pace is incredibly steady. Just need to control your hands and not be greedy.
Strict take-profit and stop-loss, it sounds simple but actually doing it is extremely difficult.
The fewer indicators, the clearer your mind, this is no lie.
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RugpullAlertOfficer
· 01-04 16:38
This story sounds a bit unbelievable, but it really hits my pain point—more indicators mean more losses...
I'm a bit tempted to try this 20-line activity, but I always feel like I can't control my hands.
Wait, from 80,000 to 10 million? How lucky is this number...
Simplified rules sound good, but the psychological barrier is hard to overcome.
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OnchainUndercover
· 01-04 16:35
Wow, this simple and straightforward method actually made me millions. All those indicators I learned before were useless.
Why didn't I think of deleting indicators? The more complicated, the more money I lose, right?
Lazy trading method haha, I need to try this 20-period moving average plus climbing pattern.
A 2% stop loss is a bit harsh, but thinking about it, it can definitely help you survive longer.
This person's writing is really good. From 80,000 to millions, it gave me goosebumps.
I'm just worried that knowing this logic and being able to execute it are two different things.
When I first entered the crypto market, like all beginners — indicators filled the screen, news was scrolling one after another, staying up late watching the charts, afraid of missing a single second and missing out on sudden wealth. But in reality? The account was like a roller coaster, hitting daily limits then plunging, constantly oscillating. After years of effort, I was still stuck in the same place. Yes, I made money before, but after earning it, I always wanted more, and in the end, I lost it all back in one go.
One night two years ago, I was staring at six or seven indicator lines fighting each other on the screen when I suddenly felt tired. At that moment, I asked myself: If I delete all these, would I still dare to trade?
So I made a crazy decision — clear all secondary indicators, leaving only the candlesticks and one moving average. Not the 5-day, not the 60-day, just a simple, straightforward 20-period moving average.
My trading approach was even more plain and simple, to the point that many looked down on it. I only recognize one pattern — "climb the slope, pull back, then start again." The price tests upward (funds start entering), then pulls back but stays above the 20-line (bottom-fishing traders come in), then volume increases and the market gains consensus, only then do I consider following. Without this "three twists and turns" complete rhythm, I wouldn't bother with individual stocks.
The rules are set so mechanically: if the floating loss exceeds 2% after entry, exit immediately, no matter the reason; once 10% profit is reached, start taking profits in batches, don’t be greedy for the next move. I only look at the 4-hour chart twice a day — if there’s a signal, I place an order; if not, I turn off and walk away.
Friends laughed at me: "You’re too lazy, this doesn’t look like trading at all."
But results speak for themselves. In a year and a half, my account grew from 80,000 to 1 million; then in the next half year, from 1 million to ten million.
Later, I realized a truth: in the crypto market, to keep making money, it’s never about complicated logical reasoning, but about whether you can clearly identify the moment when the "force truly manifests" and then decisively act on it.