After spending a long time in the crypto world, you'll notice a pattern: the flashier the strategy, the faster you lose money. Those who spend all day researching this indicator or that trading method often have the cleanest accounts.

Brother Mao has seen too many retail investors, changing coins several times a day, switching strategies multiple times, claiming they're "optimizing their tactics," but in reality, they're just messing around. The more they tinker, the faster they lose, yet they think they're making progress.
Over the years of experimenting, I’ve finally settled on a simple model: focus on one coin + follow the trend + swing trading. Lock onto a mainstream coin, follow the direction, and ride the wave. Profits come in segments. It’s not complicated, but it works.
Here are the specific rules:
First, only trade mainstream coins. Choose either BTC or ETH. Don’t chase AI today, MEME tomorrow, and then look at Dogecoin the next day. That’s not trading; that’s chasing stars. Focus on one, trade it consistently, and you'll naturally find your rhythm.
Second, only follow the trend. When it’s rising, go long; when it’s falling, go short. Don’t try to bottom-fish, guess the top, or bet on reversals. Follow where the market is heading. If it’s not moving, wait. Don’t use your limited judgment to challenge the trend—it’s not worth it.
Third, use position sizing for entries and exits. Start with a small position to test the waters; if it feels right, add more. Make a supplementary trade at key levels. When it rises, sell in parts; don’t try to sell everything at once. Set stop-loss orders in advance; don’t hold through losses.
I once mentored a fan with a $6,000 account. He made three trend-following trades strictly by the rules, and in three days, earned over $16,000. It’s not gambling; it’s discipline combined with structure.
There are three reasons why this method can succeed: only focus on one coin, minimizing distractions; act decisively; have a plan for entry and exit, so emotions don’t sway you; keep losses small and profits large. Even with a moderate win rate, you can make money in the long run.
Of course, this approach isn’t suitable for everyone. Those who chase rallies and sell in panic, those driven by emotions, or who want to go all-in to turn things around quickly—none of them can play this game. It’s only for those willing to follow the rules, who don’t seek instant wealth but prefer steady gains.