After being in this market for so long, I've discovered a counterintuitive truth: those smart people who spend all day researching complex strategies often end up failing the fastest. The ones who actually survive and make money are usually those who stick to methods that seem “dumb” to the extreme.

I’m living proof. I grew my capital from a few thousand to what it is now, not through high-frequency arbitrage or quantitative models, but with a system so simple you might laugh at it—but it really works.

**First, let me tell you how I cleaned up my trading interface**

I used to have a candlestick chart that looked like a color palette—MACD, Bollinger Bands, RSI, KDJ... I wanted to put every indicator up there. The result? Conflicting signals, and I ended up confusing myself.

Now, I only keep two moving averages: EMA21 and EMA55. I watch 21 for the short term and 55 for the mid-term. Golden cross means go long, death cross means go short. That’s it.

Don’t underestimate this “barebones” system—it gives you signals that are frighteningly clear: either act, or wait. Nothing ambiguous.

**Next, choosing the time frame**

I only watch the 4-hour chart. Why? Anything below 1 hour is just noise, and anything above daily is too slow.

My entry logic has only two rules:
- On the 4H chart, EMA21 crosses above 55 and closes with a bullish candle → go long
- Conversely, if it crosses below and closes bearish → go short

Encountering a sideways market? Hold back, don’t touch it.

Many people think this means missing out on opportunities, but I think it’s called actively avoiding risk. Real pros don’t jump into every trend—they know when to wait.

**About stop-losses**

I have a strict rule: stop-loss always goes at the high of the previous 4H candle (for shorts) or the low (for longs).

Each loss is kept within 5% of total funds—never hold onto a losing position.

You might say this will get you stopped out often. But I’m telling you, being stable, controlled, and not getting liquidated is more important than anything. Blow up once and you’ll understand.

**The most powerful move: position scaling**

I usually use only 5% of my capital for the initial position. Once the trend is confirmed, I add more, then more… letting the trend push your position larger and larger.

When the EMAs cross again, close everything and lock in your profit.

Once you experience this “riding the trend,” you’ll never go back. It lets small capital catch big moves.

**Some thoughts on mindset**

Missing a trend is genuinely better than getting it wrong. Now I take no more than 1-2 trades a day; sometimes, none.

Trusting the system is a hundred times more reliable than trusting your gut. The market doesn’t pay you just because you’re in a good mood today.

I once coached a friend who grew his capital from 900 to 18,000. One night, he messaged me: “Bro, for the first time, I feel like I’m trading, not gambling.”

That moment really moved me.

**Finally, I want to say**

The scariest thing in this market isn’t losing money—it’s losing continuously and not knowing why.

If you’re still trading on gut feelings, chasing pumps and dumps, or fantasizing about getting rich overnight—you might want to stop and think.

Simple methods don’t mean stupidity, and complex systems don’t mean sophistication. A good system is one that can make consistent profits.

Don’t bet your life—just ride the trend. Don’t chase hype—only go for certainty.

Let’s encourage each other.