#美国就业数据不及预期 When it comes to trading contracts, I’ve always believed one principle: the simpler the method, the farther it can go.



Many people lose money not because they can’t read the market charts, but precisely because they are too smart—obsessed with fancy indicators, frequently making impulsive trades, staying up late staring at the screen. In the end, their mindset collapses, and their accounts don’t grow. Who really makes money? Usually those who keep their trading rules extremely simple.

My practical approach boils down to a few points:

**Stacking indicators is a big taboo**

Don’t mix seven or eight indicators. I only use EMA21 and EMA55, that’s enough. The crossover points of short-term and medium-term trends are your entry and exit signals. Golden cross for bullish, death cross for bearish—no need for other messy stuff to interfere.

**Choose the right position for entry**

Only look at the four-hour chart. When EMA21 crosses above EMA55 and the candlestick closes bullish, go long. Conversely, when EMA21 crosses below EMA55 and the candlestick closes bearish, go short. The oscillation zone in between? Absolutely avoid it. This isn’t being timid; it’s protecting your capital.

**Stop-loss is the lifeline**

Place it at the high or low of the previous four-hour candle. Limit each loss within 5% of your capital. Accept losses, but never hold onto losing positions. Holding onto a losing trade is the biggest killer in contract trading; a single drawdown can wipe out several months’ worth of gains.

**Profit with a rolling position mindset**

Invest only 5% of your capital on the first trade. After earning 5%, add another position. Keep earning and adding to your position, riding the trend. Exit only when EMA crosses again. This way, you can lock in profits and not miss out on major trends.

**A few realistic points about mindset**

Don’t aim to make money on every trade. Fewer trades with high precision are more effective than frequent, reckless operations. Limit yourself to 1-2 trades per day; don’t disrupt your rhythm out of impatience. Trust your system, stick to it, and compound interest will gradually show its effect.

Missing a wave of market movement isn’t a big deal; making a wrong trade is what really hurts.

The so-called “dumb method” isn’t about being lazy; it’s about condensing the chaotic market into a few ironclad rules you can stick to. It’s suitable for traders who don’t want to grind their brains out or be driven by emotions. This method is stable, and its win rate can remain high.

The key is to start taking action—choose a reliable platform, follow the rules strictly. The direction is clear; now it’s up to you whether you can persist and walk this path.
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FalseProfitProphetvip
· 5h ago
That's right, just two moving averages are really enough. I turned things around last year with this setup. Previously, I had seven or eight indicators, but I ended up losing even more. The itch to trade is truly a contract killer.
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FlatTaxvip
· 5h ago
That's right, I also make a living with two lines, just worried about being idle and adding indicators...
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SlowLearnerWangvip
· 5h ago
That's right, I'm the kind of fool who stacks seven or eight indicators together, and then loses money really fast.
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MidnightSellervip
· 6h ago
That's so true. I only realized after being exhausted by all kinds of indicators.
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ser_ngmivip
· 6h ago
You're absolutely right; simplicity and directness are the way to go. I also stick to just two lines and never overthink.
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NullWhisperervip
· 6h ago
technically speaking, the whole "keep it simple" thesis here is actually pretty sound from a risk management perspective. two EMAs and a 4h timeframe? that's not laziness, that's just... removing unnecessary attack vectors from your own decision-making. interesting edge case though—most traders still add complexity because they think it'll catch the edge cases. spoiler: it won't.
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StablecoinArbitrageurvip
· 6h ago
ngl, the whole "simplicity wins" thesis checks out statistically, but let me be precise — you're conflating emotional discipline with actual edge. EMA crossovers alone? that's just noise filtering, not alpha generation. where's the correlation analysis with volume profile? the order book depth metrics? the basis point calculations accounting for funding rates across CEX-DEX spreads?
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