Having navigated this market for so many years, I increasingly realize a harsh truth: people losing money aren't really lacking in skill; they just keep trying to be the smart ones.



They obsess over hitting every high and low, trying to predict every turn—yet what happens? Even if they get the direction right, they get shaken out during the fluctuations; or one wrong step throws the entire rhythm off.

The reason I can stay steady and keep growing is not because of some complex model or secret trading intuition. Honestly, it’s a set of mechanical execution rules—rigid as hell, but because of this rigidity, I’ve avoided countless pitfalls.

Here are the four core points:

**First, recognize the main trend and don’t fight against it.** I only look at daily strength signals and only participate when the overall market is favorable. Those tempting consolidations? No matter how attractive, I stay away. If the direction isn’t right, everything else is pointless.

**Second, a single moving average is my life or death line.** As long as the price stays above a key moving average, I hold my position; once it drops below, I close out immediately—regardless of whether I’m in profit or loss. This rule has helped me cut through countless moments of luck and hesitation.

**Next, position size must be added gradually.** Before confirming the trend, try with a small position; once the real trend emerges, add incrementally. Take profits in stages, never let a single pullback ruin the entire good position.

**Finally, stop-loss is non-negotiable.** When conditions trigger, execute immediately—no waiting, no second-guessing, no justifications.

I’ve come to understand that big losses in the market rarely come from a wrong judgment alone. Most of the time, it’s because of that deadly phrase: “Just wait a bit longer.”

This current market is exactly the time to adjust your mindset and turn things around. #数字资产行情上升 $BTC $SOL are all signaling—don’t hesitate when it’s time to act.
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RunWhenCutvip
· 01-07 15:11
Well said, but it's easy to say and hard to do. I'm still the person who says "wait a little longer."
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TxFailedvip
· 01-07 15:08
ngl this "just follow the rules" thing hits different after watching too many people blow up their entire portfolio on one bad call. technically speaking, the brutal truth is always simpler than we want it to be.
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failed_dev_successful_apevip
· 01-07 15:03
Basically, don't expect to make quick money. If your mindset collapses, it's over. --- When the moving average breaks, it's really time to run. There's no need to overthink it. --- I've already lost several times by saying "wait a bit longer" haha. --- Dividing your position step by step is so crucial. Going all in at once can easily lead to being caught off guard. --- The hardest part of making money is execution. Anyone can write the rules, but sticking to them is the key. --- It feels like they're telling you not to expect to be a genius trader overnight. Playing it safe and following the trend is the most enjoyable. --- I'm still prone to being soft on stop-losses. Looks like I need to be more ruthless. --- I'm very easily fooled by the tempting consolidation patterns, always thinking I can catch the bottom. --- The four rules sound simple, but turning them into muscle memory is the real skill. --- Currently, $BTC's recent market feels different. Unfortunately, I'm again stuck at the high point.
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LiquidationOraclevip
· 01-07 14:47
That's right, it's just rigid and life-saving. That's how I play too. --- When the moving average breaks, I run immediately. What's there to hesitate about? --- The most feared are those trying to go against the trend; it's really easy to go bankrupt. --- I never slack off on stop-loss execution. Discipline is money. --- Dividing positions into batches is so crucial; otherwise, a pullback can really wipe everything out. --- The market just doesn't want you to be smart. The more you try to predict, the faster you die. --- I've been practicing recognizing trends the longest. Less profit, but truly stable.
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