When I first entered the crypto space and started trading contracts, like most people, I filled my screen with indicators—MACD, RSI, Bollinger Bands—switching them up throughout the day, making a dozen trades daily. I was afraid of giving back profits, so I held on tightly when losing, and not only did my account shrink, but I also burned out physically and mentally.

Later, I chatted with a few veteran traders and found that their strategies were surprisingly simple. I also tried to streamline my approach. After a few months, my win rate stabilized around 95%. I realized a key truth: most people in the crypto world lose because they are too eager to win—trying to catch the bottom, chase short-term moves, and trade frequently—only to be tossed around by emotions and volatility.

Let’s change our mindset: don’t guess the direction, don’t rely on flashy indicators, just use two EMA lines to get the job done.

**Here’s how to do it:**

**1. Two lines are enough**
EMA21 for short-term trend, EMA55 for medium-term direction. When they form a golden cross, go long; when they form a death cross, go short. Don’t stack a bunch of indicators—this setup is sufficient.

**2. Only trade on the 4-hour chart**
Only consider going long when EMA21 crosses above EMA55 and the candle closes bullish; consider short when it crosses below and closes bearish. Ignore other timeframes. Stay out of choppy ranges. Better to miss a trade than to mess around unnecessarily.

**3. Stop-loss is the bottom line**
Place your stop-loss at the high or low of the previous 4-hour candle, keeping losses within 5% of your capital. I used to hold onto losing positions, which once cost me 30%, crushing my confidence. Now, once the stop-loss is hit, I cut losses without hesitation, and my trading has become more stable.

**4. Scale in to ride the trend**
Start with only 5% of your funds to test the waters. When you gain 5%, add another 5%, and keep adding until an EMA reversal signal appears. This way, you lock in core profits and avoid greed.

A heartfelt final word: don’t aim to win every trade; consistent profits matter more than anything. One or two trades a day are enough. Overtrading only invites trouble. Trust your strategy, stick to discipline—these are more valuable than any trading talent.