Sustainable Earnings: Avoid the Greater Trap Than Seizing Every Opportunity

In investing, especially in the crypto market, not everyone who trades more will win. Many people lose not because they lack opportunities, but because they fall into too many traps. Sometimes, avoiding a big crash is more valuable than catching a small wave. 👉 Here is a simple approach – slow but steady – focused on survival, suitable for most individual investors. 🧠 Step 1: Understand Simple Signals Correctly A common mistake among beginners is trying to “stuff” too many complex indicators or chasing unverified rumors. The result is often more confusion the more you watch, and more mistakes the more you trade. Focus on Less but Quality Instead of using 5–7 indicators at once, choose 1–2 core tools and understand them deeply. MACD: When MACD forms a golden cross (golden cross), especially above the zero line, it usually indicates increasing bullish momentum. This is not a “magic spell,” but a visual way to see the shift in the balance between buyers and sellers. Moving Average (MA): To see the big trend, sometimes just the MA20 (20-day moving average) is enough. Price above MA20 → uptrend still valid, prioritize holding. Price closes below MA20 → trend may weaken, be cautious or stay out. The goal of these signals is not to predict 100% accurately, but to increase the probability of making correct decisions. ⚖️ Step 2: Discipline Is More Important Than Prediction In the market, discipline always beats temporary intelligence. No matter how good a strategy is, if you don’t follow it, it’s meaningless. When Buying: Don’t Rush All-In No need to jump in immediately when prices move slightly. Priorities: Price stays above MA Trading volume starts to increase Divide your capital into parts, like testing water before jumping into a pool, rather than jumping straight in. When Selling: Be Decisive This is the hardest part because it goes against human instinct. Take profits: When your account has a relatively good profit (for example +40%, +80%), consider selling in parts to lock in gains. This helps ease the psychological burden, avoiding being swept up in every fluctuation. Cut losses: If the price clearly breaks the support line you are watching (like MA20) and doesn’t quickly recover, exit immediately. Don’t make excuses, don’t hope for “a quick rebound.” 👉 The psychology of gambling is the biggest reason accounts gradually shrink. Remember: the market is not short of opportunities, only short of people who live long enough to take advantage of them. 💡 Why Does the “Seemingly Foolish” Method Work? This strategy is not flashy, doesn’t create a “win every trade” feeling, but it persists for 3 reasons:

1. Counteracting Emotions Clear rules (above MA then hold, below MA then exit): Reduce emotional decision-making like: “Sure will go up more” “Wait a bit longer to break even” Replace intuition with systematic actions.
2. Following the Main Trend The goal is not to catch the bottom or sell at the top, but to: Enter when the trend has already formed Stay long enough to enjoy most of the wave Avoid FOMO at the end of the trend
3. Prioritize Capital Preservation This is the core. Remaining capital → more opportunities A uncontrolled loss can wipe out months of trading gains 🌟 Conclusion: Longevity in the Market Is Already Success These insights are not promises of quick wealth. The market is always changing, and no strategy is perfect forever. The most important thing is: Build a method that suits your personality and risk tolerance Be persistent in following it, even if it seems “boring” Don’t idolize stories of quick riches from a “miraculous” trade. Behind those are often very high risks that few talk about. 👉 Stable, long-term profits are always more valuable than short-term adrenaline. In this market, surviving – and thriving – is already a kind of victory. Continuously learn, stay disciplined, and protect your capital – that is your greatest asset.