2026-01-03 07:25:17

Eight years of trading cryptocurrencies, I've seen many people crash and burn. I started with 800 dollars and grew it to 48 million. Looking back, it's not about talent or luck; it's about sticking to a method that many people laugh at as "too conservative."

Being steady is actually the strongest weapon for ordinary people. How to be steady? Divide your funds into five parts, operate each separately, and set stop-loss levels. What's the benefit of this? You only lose at most one part of your capital on a mistake, but you stand to earn at least ten points on a successful trade. Overall, you lose less and earn faster.

It's not about being ruthless; it's about resilience. Many people hope for a big turnaround, but I focus on stable compound growth. Trust the trend—that's crucial. A 90% dip followed by a rebound is often a trap; a rise followed by a pullback is usually an opportunity. Don't think you're smarter than the trend—that kind of thinking has killed too many people. I generally avoid coins that have surged dramatically; when they are sideways at high levels, don't chase them—those are full of people chasing highs. Instead of betting on coins to rise, bet on yourself not to make mistakes.

MACD is really reliable. A golden cross below the zero line and breaking through is a buy signal. A death cross above the zero line means reduce your position. It can help you avoid many pitfalls. There's also a strict rule: never add to a position when you're losing. Doubling down on losses only pushes you into the abyss. Only add to winning positions; this way, you can amplify victories instead of losses.

Volume and price are the most honest indicators. A volume breakout at a low level is a sign of takeoff; high-volume stagnation at a high level means you should exit quickly. Charts can deceive, but volume won't. I only trade in an upward trend—look at the 3-day moving average for short-term opportunities, the 30-day for medium-term, and only when the 84-day or above confirms the main upward wave. Follow the trend—don't dream.

Always review each trade. Ask yourself: Why did I buy or sell? Does the original logic still hold? Is the weekly support still intact? Reviewing turns seemingly lucky gains into real skill.

From 800 to 48 million, it ultimately comes down to habits. Steadiness, rhythm, execution—this is the only way out. If you can master three, you can survive; five, you can make money; eight, financial freedom might be just one complete cycle away.

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NFTragedy

· 16h ago

Honestly, I've heard many versions of this methodology, but very few people actually implement it. Dividing into five parts, setting stop-losses, and not averaging down are indeed the thresholds for survival. I've seen too many people who keep adding to their positions after losing, and that's a gambler's mentality. The key is to believe in compound interest and not to think about going all-in to turn things around. The combination of MACD with volume and price has been used for so many years and remains the most stable. It's more practical than any flashy indicator. The only concern is people's lack of confidence. Listening to the story from 8 million to 48 million sounds great, but without self-discipline, I guess they would have blown it all during some retracement. Rhythm is the most difficult part. The habit of review is really easy to overlook. Most people are happy when they make money and forget why they made it, and when they lose money, they rush to recover it. Only through review can luck be turned into skill. To put it simply, surviving long enough in the market is the most important thing; everything else is secondary.

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MetaverseVagabond

· 21h ago

Sounds good, but I'm more concerned about how much is left in your account right now? No matter how nicely you put it, there's no escaping a pullback, buddy. Splitting into five parts sounds stable, but in reality, you still need to choose the right coins; otherwise, losing all five is pointless. I've used MACD before, but even with black swan events, it still fails; there's no absolute indicator. I agree with the review; most people are actually just guessing when they make money. From 800 to 48 million... I find it hard to believe this number. If you really follow this method, why are so many people still cutting the leeks? It feels like survivor bias is speaking. I've learned not to add to losing positions; I was previously trapped because I kept adding and losing more. Stable compound interest sounds great, but who can really stick to it forever? Try applying your theory in a bear market?

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TestnetFreeloader

· 21h ago

Damn, 48 million? That number is a bit scary, but to be honest, I’ve known for a long time that this set of operations is divided into five parts. The key is how many people can really stick with it... Eight years and this is the result. It’s not talent but habit. I love hearing that, much more reliable than those overnight wealth stories. Compound interest sounds simple, but actually doing it is deadly. Most people still think about going all-in to turn things around, no wonder they keep cutting into their own flesh. MACD buy signals are all correct, but when it reaches a high level and consolidates, I still can’t help but chase. I’m that kind of person... The phrase "volume and price won't deceive" hit the mark. How many times have I been fooled by charts only to be slapped in the face by trading volume? Achieving all eight points to attain financial freedom? Just listen. Being able to stick to three of them already makes you a top influencer.

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WhaleWatcher

· 21h ago

Honestly, this approach may sound boring, but it is truly the only way to survive. From 800 to 48 million, just hearing the numbers makes it clear how heartbreaking it is, and the key is that there are no tricks involved. I most agree with the concept of partial position stop-loss, as it can prevent you from losing everything multiple times. Using MACD combined with price action is definitely more reliable than blindly guessing. The worst thing is those who keep adding to their losses, only to lose everything in one go. Reviewing and analyzing your trades is the easiest to overlook, but that is the dividing line between a gambler and a winner. Consistent compound interest may not sound exciting, but if you survive until the end, you win.

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LiquidationOracle

· 21h ago

Good words, but how many can really stick to it? I've seen too many people shout about stable compound interest, but when a good news comes out, they go all in. From 800 to 48 million, that number sounds great, but what was the maximum drawdown? I've used the MACD golden cross for three years, and now I only trust volume and price. I feel that indicators are all after-the-fact tools. I agree with not adding to a position when losing, but the problem is that when losing, people's minds are usually not clear, and they tend to deceive themselves into thinking it's an opportunity. Splitting into five separate operations sounds good, but how much diversification is considered stable in actual trading? I feel that too much diversification makes it harder to follow the trend.

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BridgeTrustFund

· 21h ago

Ah... You're right about that, but the range from 800 to 48 million is really zero luck involved? I trust you, but these numbers still sound a bit suspicious. I agree with the five-part stop-loss strategy, but very few can really stick to it until the end. That iron rule of adding to a position when it dips hurts—I've known too many people who keep adding as they lose more, and in the end, they really lose everything. As for the MACD zero-line golden cross, it's useful, yes, but I've seen too many false signals during high-level death crosses. The key is still in review and reflection—most people simply can't stick with it; they get greedy when they make money, and blame the market when they lose. I want to ask, which phase has been the hardest to endure over these eight years?

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