In these years of trading cryptocurrencies, I finally figured out how to manage my account—real profit never comes from flashy tricks.

In the early days, I also tried: chasing the surge of shanzhai coins, going all-in, focusing on a dozen technical indicators for short-term trades... Thinking I was smart, but the market kept teaching me lessons. Only after losing a lot did I realize that the more clever your operations, the easier it is for your emotions to betray you.

Now, the approach I stick to may seem slow to others, but I find it increasingly stable. It might be disappointing to say, but here are just a few points:

**Only invest in mainstream coins, stay away from story coins**

Assets like BTC and ETH that withstand cycles are the real safety net. People hype up shanzhai coins every day, but "air coins" are no joke. My standard now is simple: if I don’t understand it, I don’t touch it; if there’s no sucker buying in, I don’t buy; if it’s rising too fast, I stay away. Simple and straightforward, but effective.

**Focus on dollar-cost averaging, don’t try to predict rises or falls**

I’ve given up guessing the top or bottom. Invest once a week, regardless of price movements—costs smooth out naturally. When prices drop sharply, add a bit more; when they rise a lot, hold steady. The simpler the trading, the calmer the mind, and the safer the account.

**Set your strategy in advance, then forget about it after execution**

Plan your take-profit and stop-loss before the market moves. When the time comes, execute and then close the candlestick chart. No watching the screen constantly, no reckless adjustments, no letting emotions control you. Last year’s big rally, I didn’t sell at the peak, but I avoided the subsequent halving— that’s enough.

**Why does this simple method actually make money?**

No anxiety—no need to watch prices every second; no getting cut—by not chasing hot topics or rapid gains, you won’t get trapped at the top; it allows accumulation—dollar-cost averaging is like forced savings, over time, small changes turn into big ones.

Most importantly, it can transform you from a short-term speculator into a true long-term holder. This method isn’t for everyone. Those hoping to get rich overnight, thrill-seekers, or day traders chasing quick profits—will definitely find it too slow.

But if you’re tired of market rollercoasters and want to earn steady, real profits, you’ll find that: slowly getting richer is the most reliable path. Stability isn’t shameful. Stability itself is a kind of realm.