#数字资产动态追踪 Eight years in the circle, four bull and bear cycles experienced, I have found a set of "simple methods"



Now 30 years old, I have been in the crypto market for eight years. From buying coins for the first time at 22, to witnessing explosive rises and experiencing 50% drawdowns, I’ve jumped over all the damn pits.

Many people ask me the same question—have you made money?

During the 2020 to 2022 cycle, my account indeed reached eight figures. My current lifestyle is completely different; I no longer need to get excited over every K-line. But honestly, this isn’t due to any talent or insider info, nor is it a gamble with all-in bets.

**To be honest, I rely on a set of "simple methods" that many people have mocked.**

Let’s call it the **343 Stage Allocation Method**.

It’s easiest to understand with mainstream coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum👇

**Stage One: 30% Position, Stay Alive First**

Suppose you have 1 million in funds. Don’t be greedy, only use 30% to enter the market.

Don’t chase highs, don’t gamble on the trend, don’t get anxious from FOMO. Steady footing is the basic principle. Many people lose because they go all-in at the start, and one opposite move knocks them out.

**Stage Two: 40% Position, Add on Pullbacks**

The coin price rises? Don’t chase. Be patient and wait for a pullback.

The coin price falls? Don’t panic. Add a little each time it dips by a certain amount, gradually increasing your position to 40%. What’s the benefit? Your cost basis keeps moving lower. Your average cost will decrease step by step, which is called "cost averaging."

This stage tests your psychology. Most people can’t do it because adding to positions requires admitting you might have been at a high point, which is uncomfortable.

**Stage Three: 30% Position, Confirm the Trend Before Heavy Buying**

Wait until the trend truly emerges and becomes clear, then use the remaining 30% to amplify gains.

What’s the advantage here? You already hold 70% of your low-cost chips, and adding 30% at a higher cost still keeps your overall cost low. Any rebound in the market at this point can bring you substantial profits.

Does this sound a bit "silly"?

But you know what? The people in the crypto world who can really survive and make money are often those who stick to this seemingly "dumb" logic.

Those greedy, impatient, and dream-of-a-one-shot turnaround traders are basically washed out by the market. Over these 8 years, the reason I’ve been able to keep my money steady comes down to three core principles:

**Don’t be greedy—don’t expect overnight riches, take profits when gains reach 20%;**

**Don’t rush—don’t let sudden rises or falls throw you off, take a break when needed;**

**Don’t act recklessly—avoid chasing new coins, don’t listen to rumors, don’t leverage blindly.**

Compare these two types of people:

One is constantly chasing highs and lows, emotional swings with the market, watching K-lines hundreds of times a day, sleep quality terrible, and finally their account turns from green to red.

The other is deploying in batches, reviewing periodically, eating when it’s time to eat, sleeping when it’s time to sleep, using time to buy space, and instead of losing, they steadily make money.

Which do you think is the smarter way?

**Here’s a paradox: smart people are easily played by the market, but "simple methods" can keep winning over and over.**

The crypto world is full of complex derivatives, leverage tools, advanced strategies that sound "smart," but in the end? Most people get wiped out on these tools.

Real stable returns often come from the simplest logic—

Choose the right direction, deploy in batches, control risks, and use time to generate profits.

**Walking steadily is the way to go far. This is the path the crypto circle should take.**

Hope you can find your own rhythm too.
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MoonWaterDropletsvip
· 01-06 06:12
Eight years, eight digits... sounds simple, but can you really resist chasing the high? I don't have that patience, so let's first see how this 343 is practically implemented.
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MEVEyevip
· 01-05 16:22
That's quite insightful, but I still think that the 343 theory sounds a bit too idealistic. Very few people can actually follow through to the end. Eight figures is definitely real, but I'm more curious about when you experienced the most despair in these 8 years. The dumb method is indeed the truth, but the problem is that most people's psychological defenses aren't that strong. They start to doubt themselves after a 20% drop. Flattening things out sounds simple, but in practice, cutting psychological costs is often more difficult than technical analysis. I have deep experience with this. The 343 rule is good, but the premise is having enough principal and enough patience. Lacking either one will lead to disappointment. I think the hardest part of this method isn't the logic, but the discipline, especially during the deepest bear market. I want to ask, did this method also hold up pretty well during the 2022 downtrend cycle?
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PanicSellervip
· 01-05 02:26
Sounds good, but the key is whether the bull market comes or not. My eight-figure investment has now shrunk to five figures, haha.
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TokenStormvip
· 01-03 15:52
This set of strategies may sound really stupid, but backtesting data shows that this batch strategy can limit the maximum drawdown to within 15% in extreme market conditions. I just don't dare to execute it fully. It's called averaging down in a nice way, but in reality, it's just constantly betting on the next rebound. People with insufficient psychological resilience simply can't stick with it. I agree with the last paradox: the more you think about arbitrage opportunities and complex derivatives, the easier you are to get caught. Our group of people ultimately won't survive long-term simple holding. Is the eight-figure amount real, or is it just unrealized paper gains? This is very important. From a technical perspective, there's no problem with this method, but the core is whether you can withstand psychological torment. Most people simply can't remain calm and add to their position when the coin price halves.
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LightningWalletvip
· 01-03 15:45
It's been 8 years with the same old method, but to be honest, the ones who really make steady profits are doing it this way. Those who are always shouting about strategies are the ones who have already disappeared. You're right, it's really difficult to resist the urge to act. I used to chase after gains when I was bullish, and now I'm still paying off the debts. This 343 rule sounds silly, but it is indeed the first step to survival. Otherwise, you could lose everything in one wave. In the secondary market, without some "foolish" people holding up, the entire market would have collapsed long ago. And what about those calling trades? I agree with the saying "time exchanges for space," but it really tests human nature. Everyone wants to turn things around quickly. It's very clear-minded to say that, but honestly, less than one-tenth of the people who follow this method actually execute it. The most torturous part of adding positions in batches is the mentality. When prices are rising, you'll hate yourself for not going all-in. It's got some value, but the key is to endure. Many people just can't hold on.
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RektButSmilingvip
· 01-03 15:41
That's right, this is the principle. I only realized later that the greed mentality can't last long. It sounds simple, but very few people can truly stick with it.
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ImpermanentPhilosophervip
· 01-03 15:37
343 this gameplay indeed sounds invincible, but the problem is... most people can't even make it to the third stage before going bankrupt. Honestly, it's still a mindset issue. People who see a 10% drop and want to cut their positions—forget about averaging down, just surviving is already good. But I believe your eight-figure number, just worried that someone might go all-in on new coins with this theory and get cut in half, then they'll say "the stupid method doesn't work." The money earned in eight years isn't necessarily more valuable than mental resilience; this point is indeed valid.
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PretendingSeriousvip
· 01-03 15:36
343 I'm also using it, but the difficulty of execution is really tough. Many times, it's just getting stuck at the psychological barrier.
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