Interesting observation: among the people around me who trade cryptocurrencies, the more elaborate their research models are, the easier they find it to lose money.

I once mentored a fan who turned 1,000U into 80,000U. There’s no secret or extraordinary talent involved; he simply simplified complex things to the extreme.

He only focused on one pattern— the "N" shape. A vertical surge, a diagonal pullback, then a vertical breakout. Once the pattern is confirmed, he enters; if it deviates, he immediately cuts the position. No averaging down, no leverage. 2% stop loss, 10% take profit, executed with rigid discipline.

Some people laugh at him, calling him "foolish," questioning how he makes money without looking at moving averages, chasing hot topics, or listening to rumors. But in fact, those who research the most deeply and trade most frequently tend to lose the most. His chart only has a light gray 20-day moving average. Every morning at 9:50, he checks the 4-hour chart. If an N pattern appears, he places a stop-loss order; if not, he shuts down his computer. The whole process takes about 5 minutes. The rest of the time, he drinks coffee, walks the dog, and spends time with his wife and kids.

After making money, he’s also very methodical: when his account reaches 40,000U, he withdraws all the principal; at 60,000U, he takes half out to buy funds or set up fixed deposits; the remaining amount continues to compound and roll over. Even if the market halves, his positions remain very stable.

Ultimately, he sticks to three strict rules: don’t chase the rally, only enter after the pattern is confirmed; don’t hold through breakdowns, exit immediately if the level is broken; don’t fight the trend, take profits when enough is earned. This logic works well for spot and futures trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other assets.

Sometimes, making money isn’t about deep research or looking far ahead; it’s about whether you can simplify complex things and whether you can resist temptation and stick to your plan.