#ETH走势分析 Don’t be fooled by how steady my trading is now—back in the day, I was one of those people getting wrecked by the market.



Chasing hot topics, following the news, jumping in whenever I saw a pump—I fell into every trap you can think of. Later on, I realized one thing: what really keeps your account alive is never some magical prediction or sudden inspiration. It all comes down to four words: stick to the rules.

I grew my initial 5,000 principal to 8 million using this “dumb” strategy:

**Rule 1: Trade less.**
While others place a dozen trades a day, I open positions just 1-2 times at most. Frequent trading only lets your emotions take over. Rational thinking? Long gone.

**Rule 2: Focus on the mainstream.**
Those small coins that can double in a day? I don’t touch them. I only look at high-certainty assets like BTC and ETH. The thrills are for others. My goal is to survive.

**Rule 3: Mechanical execution.**
Entry price and stop-loss are set in stone before opening a position. If the price hits, I act; if not, I wait. Changing the plan on the spot? That’s just giving away money. The more robotic you are, the easier it is to make money.

**Rule 4: Never go all-in.**
Each position is limited to 1/5 to 1/3 of my total capital. No betting the farm, no gambling with fate. This rule has saved me countless times.

**Rule 5: Set take-profit and stop-loss orders in advance.**
Once the orders are set, don’t touch them. Don’t let your emotions take over. Let the price hit and close automatically—much less stress.

Why does this “dumb” approach actually work?

Because smart people tend to overthink. They love trying to predict the market and gambling on trends, but what really kills you in the market isn’t lack of skill—it’s itchy fingers. The more you think you’ve got it figured out, the easier it is for emotions to take control. It’s usually those people who blow up their accounts, while the ones who execute steadily like machines are the ones who survive.

My approach is definitely slow. I started with 5,000, grinding out a few hundred at a time. I went through drawdowns—reaching over ten thousand, then dropping back to square one. But every time, I stuck to this “dumb” method: no leverage, no random moves, no improvising.

After more than a year of grinding, my account doubled, then doubled again, and eventually reached 8 million.

But what’s the prerequisite? You have to resist the itch when others are getting rich quick; stay steady in the face of FOMO in the group chats; and stick to your own ironclad rules.

The market rewards execution, not cleverness.

My path has no myths, no get-rich-quick stories, but it lets you survive, profit, and go the distance. If you also want to take the steady route, we can grind it out together and reach the finish line safely.
ETH-0.92%
BTC-2.42%
View Original
This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.
  • Reward
  • 8
  • Repost
  • Share
Comment
0/400
MerkleDreamervip
· 21h ago
That's right, acting impulsively is really the biggest killer. I'm also someone who's been controlled by emotions countless times, and only now am I slowly realizing the importance of discipline. It feels like most people fail because of their mindset, not their skills. That 8 million figure is truly impressive.
View OriginalReply0
MidnightSnapHuntervip
· 22h ago
What you said is absolutely right, but it really tests human nature. What I fear most is that phase when there’s no movement for a month and I start getting itchy fingers. Seriously, mechanical execution sounds simple, but actually doing it is something else. There are people in the group calling out trades every day, and I have to hold myself back. This is probably the hardest lesson in trading, much harder than reading candlestick charts. But grinding from 5,000 to 8 million is really heartbreaking—you must have had so many moments when you wanted to give up. I’m also trying to cut down on my trades now, but the thrill of frequent trading... sigh, I just can’t quit. Placing take-profit and stop-loss orders in advance is brilliant, saves so much time spent agonizing. It all comes down to mindset. In the end, it’s all about your mindset. Smart people are more likely to mess up—this line really hits home for me. I kind of want to try your “dumb” method, but I doubt I could stick to it for even a week.
View OriginalReply0
Whale_Whisperervip
· 12-07 04:59
To be honest, this method doesn't sound fancy, but surviving is truly what matters. Most people fail because they think they're "smart"—I've seen it happen too many times. Slow and steady wins the race, no doubt about it. This is what I stick to—going all-in really can ruin people. It's the same old "never go all-in" argument, but some people have actually turned things around by following it. Impulsive trading is the number one killer—worse than any lack of skill. Who would believe a get-rich-quick story anyway? Just use it for reference. Turning 5,000 into 8 million sounds like a fairy tale, but sticking to such a "dumb" rule really keeps you alive. I agree with the "no leverage" rule—add leverage and it becomes a different story. Mechanical execution—easy to say, hard to do. Most people just can't. I've long been immune to those signals being shouted in chat groups—just tricks to fool newbies. This is real trading—no predictions, just rules.
View OriginalReply0
ServantOfSatoshivip
· 12-07 04:59
Simply put, it's about stopping impulsive actions—that's the real secret to getting rich.
View OriginalReply0
BoredRiceBallvip
· 12-07 04:57
To put it simply, you have to control your impulses; you can't just blindly follow others and expect to make money. Slowly grinding it out is definitely tough, but not getting liquidated makes you the real winner. This approach may sound dumb, but it's actually the art of survival. Having itchy hands is real—I used to be the same way, but my account taught me a hard lesson. Rules are something you have to stick to with your life. Not everyone can endure this kind of loneliness. Turning 5,000 into 8 million—anyone who says it's easy is lying. Do you know how many drawdowns you have to endure? Going all-in is really just gambling with your life. I've seen too many people get liquidated like that. I'm still practicing stop-loss orders myself; I feel like I'm almost getting the hang of it. The loudest signal-callers in the group chat rarely make it to their second year. Execution is ten thousand times more useful than technical analysis.
View OriginalReply0
LiquidationHuntervip
· 12-07 04:44
That's right, you have to hold back and not be led astray by those people in the group. Impulsive actions are truly the number one killer—I've been through it myself. "Stick to the rules"—these four words are worth engraving in your mind. 8 million sounds harsh, but it's earned through sheer perseverance. There's no secret. You get tempted seeing others double their money in a day, but resisting that temptation is the first step to making money. Mechanical execution may sound boring, but it's this very boredom that has saved my account countless times. Where did all the all-in traders go? Probably no one knows.
View OriginalReply0
YieldWhisperervip
· 12-07 04:33
It doesn't sound like a story, it sounds more like a textbook.
View OriginalReply0
ForumLurkervip
· 12-07 04:31
To be honest, it's really hard to stick to this routine. Most people can't last even a month.
View OriginalReply0
  • Pin
Trade Crypto Anywhere Anytime
qrCode
Scan to download Gate App
Community
  • 简体中文
  • English
  • Tiếng Việt
  • 繁體中文
  • Español
  • Русский
  • Français (Afrique)
  • Português (Portugal)
  • Bahasa Indonesia
  • 日本語
  • بالعربية
  • Українська
  • Português (Brasil)