A few days ago, a friend asked me why I spend much less time watching the market than she does, yet my account doesn't have any issues. She said she’s constantly fiddling with it, but the more she does, the more she loses.

I couldn’t help but laugh at that moment. She sees all the red and green fluctuations on a minute-by-minute basis, while I focus on the weekly-level critical points—this is the difference.

My trading approach isn’t really mysterious; here are the key points explained plainly.

**Tip 1: Focus only on the major levels, treat small fluctuations as noise**

I basically ignore intraday oscillations. I just glance at the 4-hour chart casually to see if the structure is skewed. The only things that truly determine my direction are the daily and weekly charts. Think about it—over a year, the profits and losses are decided by these two levels. Why get caught up in the noise of smaller timeframes?

**Tip 2: Use small positions to test the waters, add more only after weekly confirmation**

I never believe in going all-in at once. I start with a very small exploratory position, like tossing a stone in to test the water temperature. Once the weekly chart gives a clear closing signal, I begin to add positions gradually, steadily building my stake. The benefit is that if I’m wrong, I can exit quickly; if I’m right, I can go all out.

**Tip 3: Set stop-losses wide enough—wide enough that noise can’t hit them**

My stop-loss levels are usually placed outside key support or resistance zones on the weekly chart, with enough distance. The distance is large enough that daily market fluctuations can’t hit it. Because of this, I rarely get shaken out and I don’t need to stay up all night watching the screen.

After opening a position, my daily routine becomes very relaxed. I only spend a few minutes at the close each day, asking myself: Is this trend still alive? Am I adjusting mid-way or is it already over? Once I’ve checked, I turn off the computer. I go to the gym, write some code, brew tea—nobody can tell that I have a seven-figure position lying in my account.

I’ve always believed this: money is made sitting, not hustling. Small stop-losses ten or eight times are just the tuition for trial and error. As long as I catch one or two big moves, all previous losses can be recovered, and I can even earn enough to cover a whole year’s living expenses.