Making money in the crypto world isn't that complicated. Many people overthink and end up losing money instead.

A friend started with 3,000 USDT and now has 24,000 USDT sitting in his account. Sounds like good luck? Not really. His approach was quite "clumsy," but it was this "clumsiness" that helped him avoid countless pitfalls.

When he first started, he was also glued to K-line charts daily, copying signals, chasing rallies, and selling on dips—resulting in small gains and bigger losses. Only later did he realize that most people lose money in the crypto market not because they lack intelligence, but because they overthink and trade too frequently.

**The core is actually three points: don't watch the market obsessively, don't chase rallies and sell on dips, and don't blindly follow the crowd.**

**Step 1: Test the waters with small positions when a trend emerges**

When you see signs of a new trend, don’t go all-in at once. Invest about 3% of your total funds to get a ticket into the market, then stay calm and observe. The most important thing here is: don’t try to guess the bottom or buy the dip. Only choose coins with real use cases and reliable team backgrounds.

Those meme coins that go crazy right after listing? Usually best to avoid. Yes, you might miss some opportunities, but at the same time, you also dodge countless traps—this trade-off is clear when looking at the returns.

**Step 2: Confirm the trend and add to your position gradually**

Once the trend stabilizes and trading volume starts to increase, consider adding to your position in stages. No matter how you do it, keep your total position generally below 50%. This way, you won’t miss the upward movement, and you won’t risk a complete wipeout from a single mistake. The benefit of scaling in is that each time you can adjust your strategy instead of being forced to go all-in and hold on stubbornly.

**Step 3: Take profits rationally and set a plan**

When your target is reached, take profits promptly. Predefine your profit-taking levels and start cashing out in stages. Don’t wait until the market reverses to regret—by then, it’s usually too late. Also, set a clear stop-loss level; if the price drops to a certain point, cut your losses decisively and avoid giving yourself false hope.

This approach may seem "clumsy," with no special skills or insider info. But because it’s simple, it’s the easiest to execute. The hard part isn’t the method itself but having enough discipline to stick with it—controlling greed when it’s high, staying calm during panic. If you’re also exploring the crypto market, instead of chasing "perfect trades," focus on mastering the basics first.