Look at how my trading has stabilized now. Many people think I’m a born trader because I can seize opportunities as soon as the market moves. But honestly, I used to be someone who was repeatedly educated by the market, to the point of doubting everything.
Chasing hot trends, stepping into pits—I've made almost every mistake possible—chasing news, chasing the latest fads, chasing sudden surges, and in the end, all the pits were dug by myself. It wasn’t until a certain moment that I realized what truly pulled me out wasn’t some superior judgment or inspiration, but four simple words: Dumb Effort.
The reason I can gradually grow my small initial capital to where I am now is because I follow a trading method that looks very “boring.”
I don’t trade frequently, at most one or two trades a day. I avoid unfamiliar coins, sticking only to mainstream ones. Stability is always more important than excitement. I plan everything before trading—set the plan in advance and execute it on time, never changing my mind at the last minute. I always leave room in my positions, never go all-in. Take profit and stop-loss are set at the moment I open the position, leaving no room for emotions to interfere.
Why does this seemingly “silly” approach actually win? Because the market’s real killer isn’t your lack of intelligence. Quite the opposite—it's because you love to move too much—trying to predict, bottom-fish, or gamble, and as a result, emotions gradually take over your entire account.
My path isn’t fast. I’ve experienced ups and downs and setbacks in the early stages, but I follow strict rules—no adding to positions, no stubbornly holding on, no improvising. Over time, the account naturally starts to grow steadily.
Anyone can learn this method, but there are only three prerequisites: patience to resist the urge to act rashly, a calm mindset, and discipline to follow the rules. The market rewards not the smartest, but those who can truly execute. This path won’t give you quick thrills, but it will help you survive longer, go further, and ultimately make money. If you want to choose a relatively steady route, don’t keep bumping around alone.
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GateUser-addcaaf7
· 2025-12-28 13:11
Sounds good, but to be honest, can you really resist when you're itching? That's the hardest part.
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OPsychology
· 2025-12-28 12:56
Sounds good, but I think most people actually can't do this boring method; itching for action is truly the enemy.
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Basically, it's about self-discipline. This thing sounds simple but is extremely hard to execute. I've seen many people break their rules in just three days.
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Where are all the all-in players? They should have already been eliminated, not around to hear this.
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Mainstream coins are indeed stable, but sometimes you also miss some opportunities. How do you balance this?
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Rules are the ultimate test of human nature. Once the market moves, it's hard to resist temptation.
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Wow, this is the rule for living long, but who really wants to take the steady route? Excitement is the true love.
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It feels like saying: don't make quick money, compound slowly. The problem is most people can't wait that long.
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I often forget to set stop-losses, or even if I set them, I can't bear to cut. It's too difficult.
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Indeed, the more you try to predict, the easier it is to fall. That's how I learned my lesson.
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liquiditea_sipper
· 2025-12-27 19:11
Sounds good, but I have to say, sticking to this stuff is really more difficult than I imagined. The itch to tinker is a disease that not everyone can cure.
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ChainSauceMaster
· 2025-12-25 13:51
It's the same old story, I've heard it many times before. But on the other hand, there are indeed not many people who can truly stick with it.
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RugPullSurvivor
· 2025-12-25 13:50
Honestly, I am the kind of person who has been ruined by all-in strategies. I am still pondering your method. But brother, what you said about "controlling the urge to act" really hit home. I always get stopped by these three words.
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Another story of "clumsy effort," but there's something there... I admit I just want to make quick money and get out. Your approach is indeed so boring it's infuriating, but the question is, why do some people always manage to make money with it?
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Wait, you said that infrequent trading is really just one or two trades a day and not moving? I tried for two days, and by the third day, I almost went crazy...
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Stop with this approach. The market isn't that obedient. Even if I set the rules, the market can still slap me in the face.
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Damn, isn't this what my master taught me? Why didn't I stick with it...
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RektRecovery
· 2025-12-25 13:49
lmao "boring wins" — classic narrative right before ppl blow it all on some shitcoin pump. seen this movie before, way too many times 🫠
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MidnightTrader
· 2025-12-25 13:48
That's right, you need to be steady and focused. My biggest lesson before was that I was too eager to make quick money.
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HallucinationGrower
· 2025-12-25 13:42
It sounds good, but I think only a handful of people can truly achieve these four points.
Look at how my trading has stabilized now. Many people think I’m a born trader because I can seize opportunities as soon as the market moves. But honestly, I used to be someone who was repeatedly educated by the market, to the point of doubting everything.
Chasing hot trends, stepping into pits—I've made almost every mistake possible—chasing news, chasing the latest fads, chasing sudden surges, and in the end, all the pits were dug by myself. It wasn’t until a certain moment that I realized what truly pulled me out wasn’t some superior judgment or inspiration, but four simple words: Dumb Effort.
The reason I can gradually grow my small initial capital to where I am now is because I follow a trading method that looks very “boring.”
I don’t trade frequently, at most one or two trades a day. I avoid unfamiliar coins, sticking only to mainstream ones. Stability is always more important than excitement. I plan everything before trading—set the plan in advance and execute it on time, never changing my mind at the last minute. I always leave room in my positions, never go all-in. Take profit and stop-loss are set at the moment I open the position, leaving no room for emotions to interfere.
Why does this seemingly “silly” approach actually win? Because the market’s real killer isn’t your lack of intelligence. Quite the opposite—it's because you love to move too much—trying to predict, bottom-fish, or gamble, and as a result, emotions gradually take over your entire account.
My path isn’t fast. I’ve experienced ups and downs and setbacks in the early stages, but I follow strict rules—no adding to positions, no stubbornly holding on, no improvising. Over time, the account naturally starts to grow steadily.
Anyone can learn this method, but there are only three prerequisites: patience to resist the urge to act rashly, a calm mindset, and discipline to follow the rules. The market rewards not the smartest, but those who can truly execute. This path won’t give you quick thrills, but it will help you survive longer, go further, and ultimately make money. If you want to choose a relatively steady route, don’t keep bumping around alone.