After years of trading in the crypto world, I realize that making money isn't that complicated. You don't need to precisely predict the top, hit the bottom every time, or rely on luck. I made 2 million with a simple system, and the core is one word: 顺 (Follow the trend).



Following the trend is easy to say but tests human nature to do. For example, if the market suddenly crashes, observe your holdings: if the decline is significantly smaller than the overall market, it indicates institutional support. At this point, it's better to hold on, as there are usually opportunities later.

On the technical side, I only look at moving averages, but I focus on the right ones. For short-term trading, watch the 5-day moving average: if the price stays above it, hold; if it breaks below, sell all. For medium-term, monitor the 20-day moving average: if broken, exit immediately. It sounds simple, but disciplined execution is key to making money; the method is secondary.

The biggest profits come during the main upward wave, but how to judge it? Continue holding during volume-driven rallies; hold during minor corrections with decreasing volume as long as the trend isn't broken; if volume increases and the price falls below the trendline, reduce your position immediately—don't be greedy. Short-term trading requires even more discipline: sell if there's no movement in three days; set a 5% stop-loss to cut losses unconditionally—that's the bottom line for survival.

Many only look at leading coins, because they rise quickly and resist declines well. The strategy with leaders is to buy at high levels and sell at even higher levels. Conversely, oversold coins also present opportunities. If a coin drops 50% from its high and continues falling for 8 days, a rebound could happen at any moment. Savvy traders start accumulating at this point.

Finally, holding no position is also a strategy. When the market isn't clear, do nothing. Profitable trading depends on success rate, not frequency of trades. The key is: survive first, then think about making money. Follow the trend and let the market work for you.
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MerkleDreamervip
· 2025-12-18 21:25
Basically, it's about mindset and discipline. I've seen people with great skills and excellent methods die because of greed. This guy's logic is indeed solid, especially that strict 5% stop-loss discipline, which most people simply can't stick to.
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DeFi_Dad_Jokesvip
· 2025-12-18 07:34
Discipline is easy to talk about, but few can truly stick to it. This is the dividing line between making money and losing money. After listening to this set of theories for so many years, the key is still to withstand psychological torment. Moving averages sound simple, but executing them is all about gambling. Having no position really takes courage; watching others get in while you insist on sitting still. In the face of trends, people are too easily greedy. A 5% stop loss is easy to understand but hard to implement. This logic is about surviving first and making money later; don’t think about getting rich overnight.
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SchroedingerGasvip
· 2025-12-16 14:52
It's easy to say, but discipline in execution is the real obstacle. Most people simply can't do it.
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RektButStillHerevip
· 2025-12-16 14:48
To put it nicely, how many people can truly maintain discipline? Most people can't resist selling when they see a rebound, and panic sell when prices drop. Execution is the real ceiling; everyone knows the methods.
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SnapshotDayLaborervip
· 2025-12-16 14:43
Basically, it's just watching without moving. The hardest part is still that mindset.
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TeaTimeTradervip
· 2025-12-16 14:38
That's right, it's about execution. A couple of years ago, I had a bunch of methods but no discipline, and the result was a huge loss. They all sound simple, but when I finally broke the 5-day moving average, my hands were trembling uncontrollably. I feel like I've heard this kind of argument somewhere before... but it does make sense, I support the idea of staying out of the market. Making two million is easy to say, but how many pitfalls did I step on behind the scenes? I also use moving averages, but I always want to add more, which ends up making me lose even faster. For leading stocks, you need to see if your mindset is tough enough; most people can't wait for the rebound and just jump in.
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GreenCandleCollectorvip
· 2025-12-16 14:33
That's quite right, but execution is really difficult. I'm currently stuck on the 5-day moving average, always wanting to take a chance and unwilling to clear my position. I agree with the point about being fully out of the market; it's just sitting idle anyway, so why lose 5%? There are too many people buying into leading coins at high levels, whereas genuinely oversold coins do have rewards. Discipline > method, I need to keep this in mind. No matter how good the advice sounds, it's all after the fact; who can hold steady during a real crash? I've learned the perspective of supporting the market; I'll try it next time. Selling if there's no movement in three days—that requires such strong execution. Just thinking about it makes me uncomfortable. A 2 million system? Tell me the details, don’t let it be another trap to cut the leeks.
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