Many people in the crypto world have made this mistake: the more indicators they pile up, the smaller their account becomes.



Based on my own experience, from an initial 30,000 to now 10 million, I don’t have any special background. The core principle is simple: complex logic should be simplified, and straightforward rules should be executed thoroughly.

The first two years were the most challenging phase. It took 24 months to gradually grow from 30,000 to 1.2 million. But the pace sped up afterward. Going from 1.2 million to 6 million only took 12 months, and reaching 10 million was mainly driven by the Bitcoin rally, which was completed in 5 months.

Later, I discovered a counterintuitive rule: the speed of making money is actually inversely related to the number of trades you make in a day. The more frequently you trade, the easier it is to run into problems.

Now I focus on one pattern—some might think it’s too simple—N-shaped pattern. First, a straight line surges up, then a slow retracement, and finally another bullish candle pushes it up. I only enter the market once the N-shape is complete; if the pattern breaks, I exit immediately.

No adding to positions, no stubborn holding, no leverage. Stop-loss is set at 2%, take-profit at 10%. Even with a win rate of only 35%, consistent long-term profits are achievable.

Many people think this method is “too dumb,” insisting on chasing news, piling up technical indicators, drawing countless trend lines, but the more they study, the more likely they are to lose money. On my charts, I only keep a faint 20-day moving average line—to prevent overthinking.

The trading process is very simple. Every morning at 9:50, I open the exchange and review the 4-hour chart: if there’s no N-shape, I close the software; if I see the N-shape, I place an order, set stop-loss and take-profit, and that’s it—done in 5 minutes. The rest of the day, I enjoy coffee, walk the dog, and live normally.

The profits I make are never fully invested in the market. When my account reaches 1.2 million, I withdraw all the principal. When it hits 6 million, I take out half for stable investments and fixed deposits, and continue rolling the rest. This way, even if the market crashes, I can sleep peacefully.

I set three strict rules for myself: no chasing rallies—never act before the pattern completes; no holding through breakdowns—admit losses immediately; no stubborn fighting—withdraw once I’ve made enough profit.

There’s no eternal secret to profit in the crypto world—only continuously refined trading rules. Live long enough, keep filtering, and what stays in your account will be genuine silver and gold.

Don’t always obsess over low-probability events like 100x coins. If you can consistently earn 10% in 20 trades, then looking back at your 10 million account, it’s just a matter of time.
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GateUser-afe07a92vip
· 2h ago
To be honest, I've heard this logic many times before, but every time I see it, I have to admit... there is some substance to it. I'm the kind of person who just can't stop frequently operating, my hands are too impulsive, and as a result, the account indeed shrinks haha
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ParanoiaKingvip
· 12h ago
Damn, this is my trading philosophy, it really hits the nail on the head.
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SigmaValidatorvip
· 12h ago
Honestly, the N-shaped pattern combined with the 20-day moving average is really intense, so simple that it's a bit counterintuitive.
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PessimisticLayervip
· 12h ago
Honestly, this set of logic really hits the mark. My biggest flaw is having too many indicators... People who watch the market every day usually lose money, and there's no doubt about that. Wait, can the N-shaped pattern really generate stable profits? It feels too simple and actually a bit scary. Not chasing rallies, not holding onto losing positions, not fighting the market—saying it is easy, but actually executing it is extremely difficult, brother. A 35% win rate can still make money, which truly overturns conventional wisdom. Stop loss at 2%, take profit at 10%—it seems conservative but is actually quite ruthless. My problem is always wanting to make a few more trades, but in the end, I end up wasting a whole month in vain. This method is good, but the key is having enough self-control to stick with it.
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FudVaccinatorvip
· 13h ago
It's easy to say but hard to do; most people still can't control their hands.
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MetaverseVagabondvip
· 13h ago
Well said, the N-shaped pattern looks silly but it really can make money.
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Fren_Not_Foodvip
· 13h ago
Really, the simpler it is, the more money you make. I truly understand this. --- The N-shaped pattern sounds really silly, but why can't I stick with it? --- Stop loss at 2%, take profit at 10%, with a 35% win rate still can be consistently profitable? I need to do the math carefully. --- People who watch the market every day really just make things harder for themselves; the more they watch, the faster they lose. --- The key is to live long enough. I now treat it as playing a long-term game. --- Stop talking. I'm the kind of person who stacks a lot of indicators but ends up with an account that shrinks rapidly. --- That 10% take profit point is perfect; greed is truly the number one killer in the crypto world. --- Drinking coffee and walking the dog—living a normal life. This is the trading lifestyle I dream of. --- Withdrawing half to invest wisely is indeed smart; at least I can sleep peacefully. --- The more indicators, the more confusing the mind gets. I totally understand that.
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