Here's a true story: some of the most seemingly simple trading logic actually turns out to be the most profitable in the crypto world.



When I first entered the scene, I knew nothing—couldn't read candlestick charts, had no clue about technical indicators, and didn't bother to follow industry news. I just focused on one thing—market trends.

And what happened? I turned 3,000U into 24,000U, an 8x increase.

Sounds unbelievable, right? But it’s a real story. I later realized that my success was actually very simple—it came down to following three very "rustic" rules.

**Rule 1: Enter at the onset of a trend**

When I noticed signs of a certain direction starting to emerge, I would first invest 3% of my capital to establish a foundational position.

I didn’t aim for perfect bottom-fishing, didn’t try to predict the top, and certainly didn’t pretend to be a master. I just steadily moved forward, only engaging with assets that had sufficient liquidity and decent fundamentals, avoiding tiny, illiquid markets.

It sounds boring, but it’s this boredom that helped me avoid countless pullbacks.

**Rule 2: Add to positions only after confirming the trend**

When the market truly starts to move, I consider increasing my position by 20%-50%. Note, not when the big players are accumulating, but when the trend is confirmed and market consensus begins to form.

This might seem "stupid"—why not buy at the bottom? But the question is, who can be sure that’s the bottom?

Rather than betting on the bottom, it’s better to bet on the trend. This "stupid" approach is actually the most stable.

**Rule 3: Exit when it’s time**

Set your take-profit and stop-loss levels in advance, and stick to them even if emotions run high. When your target is hit, exit unconditionally. Don’t get caught up in market madness or hope for the next wave.

Many people mess up at this step—making profits but hesitating to take them, only to see a pullback wipe everything out.

**Why do most people lose money? Because they’re too smart**

I’ve seen traders chasing every rise and fall, switching between seven different coins in a day. I’ve also seen analysis masters with flashy technical indicators, yet they end up losing everything.

The ones who really make money are those whose logic seems "slow, steady, and simple."

I have a friend who followed my method. He previously lost over 400,000, and his mindset was shattered. Later, he decided to follow this approach, and in less than three months, he recovered all his losses.

He even said: "This logic is really stupid, but it works."

**The truth about the crypto scene**

There are plenty of smart people, but being too smart is often the main reason people lose money in crypto. Over-analyzing, over-trading, late stop-losses—all these come from "being too smart."

Conversely, the operations that seem "a bit slow, a bit stupid, a bit steady"—though boring—often outperform all flashy strategies in actual returns.

Stupidly simple, yet terrifyingly effective—that’s the paradox of crypto trading.

Rather than continue to stumble blindly in the market, it’s better to find a clear, stable path. Remove unnecessary complexity and focus on the core trading logic. That’s the real way to profit from the crypto market.
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BTCBeliefStationvip
· 12-28 02:22
Really, simplification is making money, while complexity is actually the root cause of losing money. Back then, I was also brainwashed by all kinds of indicators, and as a result, I lost everything. Later, I gave up on the tinkering and actually recovered. It's very straightforward—I'm just afraid that some people won't understand and will operate against the trend. Taking profits and stopping losses is the hardest part. Many people die because of greed at that very moment, which is both funny and regrettable. Wait, why are so many people still chasing the rise every day if it's so simple?
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BagHolderTillRetirevip
· 12-28 02:17
Really, once you see through it, it's that simple. The more complicated, the more you lose. --- Set your take profit and stop loss, then run. That's the hardest part. --- It's a bit painful. I was trapped before because I was too smart. --- Adding positions before the trend is confirmed is just paying tuition to the market. --- How are those friends who change coins every day in their circle of friends now? No one says. --- I should try the 3% position-building idea, but I feel like I still need the right mindset. --- You're right, greed is the biggest killer in the crypto world. --- Wait, why does this logic sound so familiar... I operate the same way too. --- It's hilarious to be so stupid and make such terrifying profits—that's classic. --- The problem is how to judge the initial appearance of a trend—that's the real challenge.
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PessimisticLayervip
· 12-27 17:10
Really, the simpler it is, the more money you make. That's how I do it too.
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CoinBasedThinkingvip
· 12-27 08:49
Exactly right, too many people make simple things complicated. That's it, chasing trends instead of bottoms is really the way to go. I survive by doing just that. The secret to making money is actually not to think about getting rich overnight. Boredom can actually keep you alive. Taking profits and cutting losses is crucial. Many people die because of greed. It may sound simple, but in the crypto world, this is really the key. Being too clever can backfire.
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SleepTradervip
· 12-25 10:57
Really, I've been using this logic for the past two months and feel like I haven't lost much. The real trick is to be able to control your hands, but most people can't do it. It's called trend trading in a nice way, but in a harsh way, greed kills people. Making money is indeed much easier than analyzing candlestick charts, and my friend also recovered his losses this way. However, sticking to this "simple" method is the true test of human nature.
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GateUser-bd883c58vip
· 12-25 10:56
3000u grows to 24k, that number sounds pretty impressive, but to be honest, I trust that "simple logic" more. Taking profits and cutting losses is really difficult, especially when the price is still going up. Lazy trading method, it feels like quitting those self-smart tricks. In the crypto world, those who make money are never the ones who study indicators every day; instead, the ones who "play dumb" often earn the most comfortably. This method is indeed so ordinary that people want to ignore it, but ordinariness often equals a higher win rate.
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DogeBachelorvip
· 12-25 10:53
Profit-taking and stop-loss are really the hardest. Watching the coin rise makes me want to wait a bit longer.
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Liquidated_Larryvip
· 12-25 10:42
Damn, this logic sounds simple, but can anyone really follow through to the end? --- The hardest part is taking profits. I've seen too many people who are afraid to sell after making a profit. --- It's painfully funny how making money can be so stupidly easy, this really hits home. I'm that kind of kid who is smart but ends up shooting himself in the foot. --- 3000 grows to 24,000? Okay, I believe it, but the premise is not getting crushed by liquidity dumps. --- Compared to watching K-line charts, I really prefer to focus on trends. I agree with that. --- It's easy to say, but when it comes to adding positions, the mentality collapses. Who can do it without greed?
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SerLiquidatedvip
· 12-25 10:39
Really, too many people make things complicated for themselves and end up losing big. The logic of making money is so simple, but unfortunately most people can't understand it. I've tried this method myself, but I can't stick with it, always thinking about greed for that last wave. Taking profits is really difficult; human weakness lies right here.
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AirdropHunterWangvip
· 12-25 10:37
Really, what I regret most now are those flashy indicators; it's more practical to just focus on the trend. Well said, many people get killed by overthinking. I only know a few who analyze various patterns every day, and none of them make a profit in the end. Taking profits and cutting losses is really difficult. Just knowing about it is useless; when emotions run high, I still want to wait a bit longer. This friend's example is amazing—breaking even in three months... I have to try and see if I can operate like that too. Honestly, in the crypto world, the biggest fear is overthinking. Often, being simple and straightforward is what helps you survive longer.
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