The "Slow and Steady" Strategy in Crypto: An Old Method That Helped Me and Fellow Investors Multiply Our Gains Several Times

Many people have asked me: “Is there a way in crypto to avoid staying up all night watching charts, without gambling, and still live well?” My answer can be summarized in one mindset: Don’t treat the market as a casino, see it as a battlefield. And since it’s a battlefield, the longest-surviving players are not the most reckless, but the best guerrilla fighters. The strategy I share below is not glamorous, and some even criticize it as “outdated.” But it’s what pulled me out of the brink of account burn-out and helped many brothers recover their capital – then grow strongly within a few months. Suitable for those who dislike high risks, don’t want to stare at screens, but are willing to trade discipline for peace of mind.

1. Core Mindset: Only Eat the “Body of the Fish,” Leave the Head and Tail The biggest mistake most losers make is not due to poor analysis, but greed: Want to buy at the bottom Want to sell at the top The result is: the market teaches a very painful lesson. My strategy is completely opposite: 👉 Only participate in the middle of the trend, when the market has confirmed a clear direction. I don’t catch the bottom, nor do I try to guess the top. A very simple example: A coin drops continuously for many days → likely not yet bottomed out A coin starts a steady, consistent uptrend → money is flowing back in The first thing I do is eliminate weak coins: Coins with 3 consecutive red candles → remove immediately No need for reasons, no explanations
2. Why Do I Only Trust Major Trends? Crypto is highly volatile. A big green candle doesn’t mean much – it could just be a trap. But when looking at the monthly chart, everything looks different. 👉 The monthly MACD just formed a golden cross, which usually indicates: A major trend is reversing Medium- to long-term capital is entering Think of it like climbing a mountain: The summit is beautiful, everyone wants to reach it But the most important thing is whether the path is stable The monthly MACD is the open road.
3. Specific Entry Method: 4 Steps, No Additions or Subtractions Step 1: Filter Coins Using the “11-Day Rule” Every day, review the last 11 candles: Coins with many consecutive green candles → add to watchlist No need for strong gains, +0.5% daily is fine What I need is signs of money supporting the price Conversely: Coins with 3 consecutive red candles → remove immediately Not out of prejudice, but to avoid weak markets. Step 2: Confirm Trend with Monthly MACD Just do one thing: Check the monthly MACD Has the DIFF just crossed above DEA? Very important note: ❌ Don’t use crossovers that happened months ago ✅ Only use newly formed crossovers A new crossover = new trend = more room for growth. Step 3: Where to Enter? After the trend is clear, switch to daily chart: Wait for the price to retrace near the MA60 line Trading volume doubles the average 👉 Price supported by MA60 + increased volume = big money is returning. Remember this rule: MA is the defensive moat Volume is the battle horn Step 4: Exit and Cut Losses Without Regret Take profit in 3 parts: Profit ~30% → sell 1/3 Profit ~50% → sell another 1/3 Remaining part to follow the trend Cut losses only under one condition: 👉 The closing price breaks below MA60 → sell everything, no hesitation. Next day if it rises again? 👉 Whatever. Discipline is more important than a winning trade.
4. Psychology and Risk Management: This Is the Real Decider of Survival No Gambling Mindset Don’t envy stories like: “X100 leverage contract” “A 50x position” In reality: 👉 Traders with less frequent trades and high discipline tend to have more stable profits than those trading constantly. My principle: Better to miss out than to do wrong. Strict Capital Management Divide total capital into 20 parts Use only 1 part per trade Even if you lose 5 consecutive trades: 👉 You still have enough ammo to counterattack. Absolutely Avoid FOMO When: Coins hit the headlines Social media buzzes Search volume skyrockets → Many of these are the final stages of a wave.
5. Why Is the “Stupid” Method Effective? Because: Only use classic indicators: MA, MACD, Volume Avoid complex optimization Clear rules → easy to follow → easy to survive Most importantly: 👉 Remove emotions. I set rules in advance, then don’t look at charts at night, don’t modify orders, don’t deceive myself. Someone who once burned out their account trading contracts, after following this set of rules, within a few months, returned to six figures. He said something very memorable: “Turns out, making money doesn’t require trading every day, but waiting for the most certain opportunities.” Conclusion Crypto doesn’t have a holy grail. But if you know: Use discipline to harvest market emotions Use patience to withstand volatility Then ordinary people can still find their place. If you’re always on the verge of burning out your account, try changing your perspective: Slow is fast. A little stupidity can lead to longer survival. Learning is your greatest asset in this market.