2025-12-13 07:20:35

When I first entered the crypto space, I never thought about studying candlestick patterns, indicators, or market news. Those things were too complicated for me, so I focused on the simplest thing — the trend.

And what happened? My initial capital of 3,000 USD grew to 24,000 USD, multiplying eight times. Those who studied charts intensely every day and made them look like art actually lost even more. Later, I realized that the real way to make money isn’t through complicated theories, but rather by following the three "stupid" rules that seem the simplest.

**First Rule: Enter the market as soon as the trend appears**
As soon as a trend shows signs, I immediately use 3% of my base position to test the waters. No bottom fishing, no predictions, no pretending to be an expert. I ignore trash projects and prioritize stability.

**Second Rule: Follow only when the market starts moving**
When a truly crazy rally begins, I increase my position to 20%-50%. I don’t care how the main players move; I only follow confirmed trends. It sounds stupid, but it’s reliable.

**Third Rule: Take profits and cut losses early**
Set take profit and stop loss in advance; once the target is reached, exit immediately. No greed, no hesitation. If it’s time to run, run.

I’ve seen traders following this method who previously lost over 400,000 USD, and their mindset completely collapsed. After three months of operating with this system, they actually broke even. They were stunned themselves.

There are so many people losing money in the crypto space, and the main reason is overthinking — switching between seven different coins in one day, chasing after pumps, never setting stop loss, always trying to buy the bottom… Being too smart often backfires.

The ones who really make money are precisely those operations that seem boring, mechanical, and rigid. Foolish and laughable, but their profits hit hard. Instead of continuing to lose money by overthinking, it’s better to try this "foolish but fortunate" steady approach.

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MetaverseLandlord

· 8h ago

Honestly, with your 8x returns, I'm almost kneeling. You're much more aware than those who are just copying and pasting various indicators every day. --- Not pretending to be an expert, this really hit me. I used to be that kind of fool who tinkered around every day. --- Make money and run, sounds simple but really hard to do. I always want to wait a bit longer... in the end, I lost everything again. --- Over 400,000 to break even? Fine, your method really works. I'll give it a try. --- If these three broken rules can make money, then all my previous research into technical indicators was wasted. --- "The cleverness backfires"—that's a brilliant phrase. That's how it is in the crypto world; overthinking leads to quick death. --- I like the idea of testing the waters with 3% of the base capital; betting on the market after ensuring capital preservation. Much more comfortable than going all-in. --- I bet that within a week of applying this method with 5 bucks, someone will say they're a genius trader who can beat this system. --- It's so stupid it's funny, and the earnings are heartbreaking. This caption really deserves a poster.

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ShibaMillionairen't

· 17h ago

To be honest, this set of theories sounds impressive, but after so many years of stories in the crypto world, only a handful can really stick around. --- 3000x 8 times is indeed brutal, but I just don't know if it will drop back again later. --- The one I respect the most is still that buddy who broke even, it shows that mental adjustment really can save lives. --- Trend stuff sounds simple, but actually doing it is another matter, mainly it's about not being greedy. --- Taking profit and stopping loss, no one can really do that, it's all just talk. --- The biggest bug in the crypto world is human nature, a hundred times more complicated than technology. --- This logic is actually about going with the trend, but the question is who can truly judge when the trend has really emerged and not just a rebound? --- Silly-looking methods often turn out to be the most profitable, this is nothing new, but nobody is willing to do it.

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RugPullProphet

· 17h ago

Honestly, I realized this set of logic a long time ago, but too many people just refuse to believe it. --- An 8x return is indeed impressive, but the key is execution. Most people simply can't resist bottom fishing. --- When it comes to take profit and stop loss, it's really just that simple, yet some people refuse to follow through, no wonder they lose. --- I've seen too many people analyze candlesticks every day and end up losing everything, while those who know nothing and just follow the trend actually survive. It's ironic. --- The problem is, knowing is one thing, but when the market really surges, it's hard to resist chasing. That's human nature. --- I'm also using the 3% test-the-water trick, and it works well, saving me a lot of IQ tax. --- The simplest method is the toughest. The simpler the trading strategy, the more profitable it is. That's the truth. --- Making over 400,000 to recover your capital sounds great, but the premise is to survive the worst mental period. Most people have already gone bankrupt. --- Mechanical trading is indeed boring, but the most boring things are often the most profitable. That's the magic of the crypto world.

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DuskSurfer

· 17h ago

This is the harsh truth of the crypto world, the more you think about it, the more you lose. --- Damn, 8x multiplier, why am I still studying those mystical indicators? --- You're so right. The buddy around me watches chart after chart until his eyes are bloodshot, yet he still loses his capital. --- Simple and crude methods can make money, while overcomplicating things often leads to a very bad end. --- This logic sounds stupid, but it seems to hit many people's pain points. --- Really, I've been playing the game of chasing rallies and selling dips for so long. It's time to learn this mindless trend-following approach. --- Over 400,000 to break even. What kind of psychological shadow must one have to bounce back, but life just flipped like that. --- The biggest enemy in the crypto world is that restless heart of yours. What are you thinking? It's better to look at the big picture. --- Hmm, fools are blessed, and smart people are often misled by their own intelligence. That’s no lie.

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MEVSandwichMaker

· 17h ago

To be honest, I've seen through this approach a long time ago. It's simple and straightforward, yet effective. Not following the herd to chase the top, and winning big. It's that same "trend investing method," but indeed more reliable than flashy indicators... Taking profits is not difficult; the hard part is sticking to the discipline. Most people still tend to be greedy. 3% for testing waters, 20-50% for adding positions, taking profits when things look good—sounds rigid and dead, but unfortunately I have to lose to learn. The smartest people in the crypto world die the fastest, I believe that.

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just_another_wallet

· 18h ago

Honestly, I've heard this logic too many times, but not many can stick to it. Even the smartest people become just leek in the market; it all depends on who can control their own hands.

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