How to Play "Stupid but Long-lasting" in Crypto: Slow Down, Lower Leverage, Let Profits Come Naturally

In the crypto market, most people believe that to make money, you need to be quick, constantly entering and exiting, using complex indicators, or chasing insider news. But in reality, the path I take is completely opposite: slow, doing less, but living very long. In just about two months, my account grew from 2,100U to over 70,000U. There’s no “high” feeling when swing trading, no chasing crazy pumps, and the process is even… quite boring. But that boredom is actually a sign that the system is working correctly. I don’t try to predict the market. I just follow my own rules. And below are three core principles, so simple that anyone hearing them will think “I already know,” but very few actually implement.

1. Always Keep Position Size Under 30% – Even in a Crazy Market, Never Fully Invested The first rule – and the most important: 👉 Total position never exceeds 30% of the account. No matter how “good” the opportunity looks, no matter how clear the signal is, I never break this limit. Why is 30% important? Light leverage keeps your psychology stable When the market crashes hard, fully invested traders panic and sell in fear. With only 30%, you remain calm enough to see the market for what it truly is. Light leverage allows you to hold longer positions Many people take profits too early not because of bad strategy, but because they entered too heavily, fearing losing profits. Light leverage helps you withstand volatility, capturing the entire trend. My position management is also very “slow”: When the price moves in the right direction: 👉 Gradually withdraw the principal, letting the profits run. When the price corrects: 👉 If the major trend hasn’t broken, I do nothing – no averaging down, no adding more funds. Moving slowly, but in return, capturing the entire trend segment, not just a few percentage points.
2. Only Trade Top Coins – Eliminate All Noise One of the most common mistakes of new traders is obsessing over “black coins,” hot coins, or coins rumored to x10. I, on the contrary: 👉 Only trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and some top coins with high liquidity. The reasons are very practical: High liquidity: large amounts entering and leaving without heavy slippage. Strong market consensus: even in bad markets, top coins have a chance to recover. Peace of mind: no need to chase news day and night, worry about projects collapsing, or teams running away. Many people counter: “Top coins increase very slowly!” That’s true. But I always believe in one thing: 👉 Making fewer mistakes is more important than making a lot of money. The more you trade → the more mistakes you make. I only catch the main body of the trend – the most obvious segment. The beginning and the end, I’m willing to let others play.
3. Divide Your Money into Multiple Layers – Never “All In” I’ve never put all my money into one point in time. My account is always divided into three layers: Layer 1 ( about 10%): Used when the trend is unclear, just to “test the waters.” Layer 2: Only deploy funds when the market confirms the direction. Layer 3: Reserve funds – only used when the major trend is extremely clear. This approach helps me avoid many fake breakouts and “breakout then collapse” scenarios. There are always opportunities in the market. But if you lose your capital, those opportunities are gone forever. Why Most People Can’t Apply This Method? The three principles above are not technically difficult, but extremely challenging psychologically because they go completely against human instincts: Others experience FOMO, you must resist chasing prices. Others boast about coins x10, you must accept that top coins grow slowly. Prices fluctuate strongly, you must trust your rules, not your emotions. My account grows steadily: 2,100U → over 10,000U → over 30,000U → over 70,000U. No sudden jumps, no “life-changing overnight” moments. Just repeating the same set of rules. Conclusion: Longevity Matters More Than Quick Gains Crypto offers many opportunities. The most lacking are disciplined people who can survive until the next cycle. You don’t need to become a master analyst. But you must have a system to protect your capital. 👉 Slow down a bit. 👉 Be “a little” dumber than the market. 👉 But more disciplined than the majority. In the end, the market rewards those who don’t die halfway. Consider learning and cultivating discipline as your biggest investment. In crypto, surviving is already a form of victory.