There are too many smart people, so I simply took the "silliest" path I could find.



Over the years in the crypto market, my deepest realization is—don't always think about getting rich quickly. Instead, those who can stay calm and patient tend to live longer and earn more steadily.

I don’t watch the charts, don’t leverage, and ignore hot topics when they come up. This slow and steady approach has turned 3,000 yuan of principal into 24,000 yuan. An 8x return may not seem like much, but the magic lies in—most people would rather smartly lose money than honestly make money.

I’ve seen too many so-called experts. They go all-in as soon as they get a signal, switch coins every few minutes, max out leverage, and end up staring blankly at the candlesticks. It’s not that they’re not trying, but they’re using the wrong approach. Crypto trading is never about speed; it’s about mindset.

My method is actually very simple, even a bit silly:

**First, patiently wait for the trend.** Don’t guess at the bottom, don’t bet on news—just wait until the market truly shows signs before entering. When you do, start with a small position to test the waters, leaving room for mistakes.

**Second, add to your position only after confirmation.** When the trend is clear, gradually increase your position to 20%-50% of your total funds. Only take the safest profits in the middle, avoid the head and tail of the trend.

**Finally, exit at the right time.** When the market signals that the trend is ending, get out. Take your profits and stop, don’t get emotionally attached to the market.

This approach isn’t exciting, nor does it make for flashy social media bragging, but it’s very effective. Some people ask me late at night if they can keep going slowly after losing half their money. A few months later, they not only break even but also get their lives back on track. Others start with small capital, strictly manage their positions, and realize that “slow is fast.”

The crypto market isn’t that mysterious. To put it simply, it’s about four things: position size, mindset, patience, and discipline. When you lose, it’s often not because you don’t understand the market, but because you act too quickly, get too anxious, or are too greedy.

Right now, there are only two choices: continue to be a “smart person” in the volatility, or be a little dumber and steadier, and keep your real money safe. The market always favors those who can endure.
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BlockBargainHuntervip
· 10h ago
Really, too many people die from being too smart. I've been down that road too, losing so much that I doubted life. Really, when it comes to position management, no matter how much you talk about it, it's just a discipline issue. Those who can stick to it have already cashed out. NGL, watching candlestick charts is way more interesting than scrolling through朋友圈 bragging. Getting the money safely into your hands is the real deal. The worst are those who go all-in every day, then turn around and ask why they lost again. Mindset is truly the number one killer.
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just_here_for_vibesvip
· 10h ago
Really, these days, lying flat is the most profitable. All my friends who watch the market every day have lost everything. --- An 8x return sounds like nothing, but being able to get it while still alive already means you've won against most people. --- You're being harsh, indeed most people die because of greed. Mindset is really more valuable than skills. --- I've also tried the "not watching the market" approach, and my sleep quality has definitely improved haha. --- I just like this "silly" method, it actually keeps me clear-headed. --- Position discipline—these four words, one sentence is worth ten thousand others. --- People who can calm their minds truly live well, that hits hard. --- The most stable part of the fish's body is the middle section, that metaphor is perfect. --- I also only realized later that being fast isn't necessarily an advantage. --- If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have dared to leverage, now I'm still paying off debts. --- The market always favors those who can endure, that's true.
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HorizonHuntervip
· 10h ago
Really, every time I read articles like this, I think of those guys who go all-in with their entire portfolio. How are they doing now... It sounds simple, but in reality, very few people can stick to it. I've seen someone who constantly says "slow is fast," but still can't break the habit of frequent trading. While 8x leverage isn't considered explosive, its stability... honestly, it's much better than those who get rich overnight and then blow up their accounts overnight. The way they handle position management is excellent; they don't eat the fish head or tail. It seems like a loss, but it's actually a lifesaver.
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gas_fee_traumavip
· 10h ago
Really, compared to those flashy strategies, isn't it better to just invest steadily and honestly? --- This is the rhythm I like. No need to stare at the K-line every day and live like a drug addict. --- An 8x return may seem small, but this thing can keep people alive. It's much better than those get-rich-quick dreams that end up exploding and leaving retail investors broke. --- Mindset > Speed, this phrase should be written on my forehead. How many people die because of the word "fast"? --- Discipline in exiting the market is truly difficult; greed is the easiest to lose in. --- Someone who can consistently and safely make money like this does exist, but no one is willing to make videos sharing this "boring" success formula. --- It's indeed hard to post on social media when there's no thrill, but who understands the quiet joy of turning your principal into 8 times more? --- At the end of the day, it's still human nature. Using leverage to turn 3,000 into 300 or 0 is just because people don't want to take the time to grind slowly. --- Patience and discipline—these two things are more valuable than anything else. Unfortunately, they are also the cheapest and the most expensive.
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