2025-12-17 22:20:14

Many people lose money in the crypto world, often not because of a lack of knowledge, but because they think too much. When I first entered the market, I also made this mistake—obsessed with various indicator combinations, switching between MACD and RSI, constantly refreshing news, and as a result, I hard-earned 200,000 yuan down to 50,000 yuan. It was only then that I realized: market noise always exists, but the real opportunities to make money are actually hidden in the simplest patterns.

The turning point came from a decision: to completely abandon flashy strategies and focus solely on the "N-shaped pattern" (rise → pullback → breakout). Simply put, follow the inertia of the trend; prices always move toward the direction of least resistance. When the pattern forms, enter; when it breaks, stop loss. Nothing else. Set a stop loss at 2%, lock in a 10% take profit, no averaging down, no holding through losses, no leverage.

This trading approach may seem "dumb," but what does the actual data say? As long as the win rate remains above 35%, it has a positive expected value in the long run. In contrast, those chasing hundredfold coins are repeatedly drained by fees and emotional swings, ending up with nothing.

Now I spend just 5 minutes a day looking at the 4-hour chart. If the conditions for an N-shaped pattern are met, I take action; if not, I close the software. This "lazy" approach is actually the best way to counter market greed. Simplicity does not mean inefficiency—quite the opposite, it is the most efficient method.

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ResearchChadButBroke

· 2025-12-20 22:20

I'm a trading rookie, occasionally able to catch the bottom. Recently, I realized a truth: complex strategies are just a breeding ground for noise. Comment: Stop loss 2%, take profit 10%, this ratio is indeed ruthless, but it’s definitely better than those who stare at the screen every day. Honestly, I believe that a 35% win rate can make money... Anyway, I was losing even with a 50% win rate before, the problem is in my mind. The N-shaped pattern sounds a bit too simple, but what really hurts is that I keep stacking indicators and end up losing more. Lazy trading style? Then I must be the laziest winner, forgetting to look at charts every week. The key is discipline, though. I can’t do without leverage... so I’m still on the path to bankruptcy. What happened to those who dream of 100x returns? They probably all lost 100x, haha. I just want to ask, do you really only watch for 5 minutes every day, or is that just talk? This idea is correct, but execution is hard. How long have you been consistently doing it?

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DegenDreamer

· 2025-12-20 08:14

That's right, the simpler it is, the more money you make. Thinking too much really leads to failure. I need to remember not to hold onto every single trade.

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FloorSweeper

· 2025-12-18 14:31

ngl this is exactly the playbook most plebs refuse to follow... they'd rather chase shitcoins and get rekt than admit simplicity actually works. respect the discipline tho.

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MevWhisperer

· 2025-12-18 08:36

To be honest, this is what I've realized over the past two years. The simpler the logic, the more profitable it is. Those who look at a dozen or more indicators every day are just fooling themselves.

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LeverageAddict

· 2025-12-17 22:47

This is exactly what I regret not understanding earlier. Overthinking it really leads to an early death.

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ContractFreelancer

· 2025-12-17 22:45

You're absolutely right, I've been through the same thing. --- I truly empathize with losing from 200,000 to 50,000, really. --- It's so simple that it actually makes money, isn't that ironic? --- Lazy person's strategy is awesome, I've tried it. --- Others play tricks, we play to survive, that's enough. --- A 35% win rate can make money, many people haven't thought this through. --- The N-shaped pattern is indeed useful, just afraid that the mentality will start to act up again. --- It sounds easy but hard to do, how many can stick to a 2% stop loss? --- Watching charts for five minutes a day sounds the hardest part. --- How do you get through days without checking news? Can it really be done? --- The dream of 100x coins is toxic; only by quitting can you survive. --- Simplicity and brutality are the way to go; the more nonsense, the faster the loss.

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GateUser-a180694b

· 2025-12-17 22:31

Basically, it's about overcoming the itch to touch, and truly making it out alive.

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consensus_whisperer

· 2025-12-17 22:31

Honestly, this is a vivid lesson. Really, I've seen too many people drained by indicators. A 35% win rate can beat most, this is enlightenment. Laziness is the highest realm of making money, no joke. Can you really make money without watching the market? Then I have to try this method. Can a simple N pattern really be used? Sounds too deceptive. How did you endure going from 200,000 to 50,000? You must have a strong mindset. A stop loss of 2% and take profit of 10%—that ratio feels too conservative. Watching only 5 minutes a day, this guy really lets go. Leverage is indeed the graveyard for most people. I can't get past not adding to positions; I always want to buy the dip. Emotional exhaustion is the real killer move. Seemingly foolish, but actually wise as a fool.

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MEVSupportGroup

· 2025-12-17 22:26

200,000 loss down to 50,000, that's really incredible... But to be honest, I actually think this guy woke up pretty quickly. Thinking too much about this, I have a lot of feelings about it, really.

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