Whenever I talk about turning my principal into 400 times its original size over six years, the reactions from people around me are always the same—first they widen their eyes, then they ask if I’ve discovered some secret or found a foolproof method.
But the reality is often disappointing: my entire logic is so simple that most people would shake their heads after hearing it.
In my ten-year trading career, I’ve realized one thing—those who make trading look flashy and complicated ultimately end up just being numbers in someone else’s account. The ones who truly survive are often people like me who stick to one path all the way through.
**How I Got Here**
Two years ago, my account grew from 20,000 to 800,000. During that time, I was just like all beginners, studying everything from Fibonacci retracements, wave theory, MACD, and trying every strategy I could think of. The result was always making a profit one time, losing two times, and eventually going back to square one.
The turning point came from a decision: to throw everything away and focus only on one pattern. The N-shaped structure (violent rise → volume contraction pullback → volume breakout). Entry conditions are very rigid—cut losses when the level breaks. I never use leverage, never add to positions in parts, and never hold on stubbornly.
The next year, I grew from 800,000 to 4.8 million. During this phase, I set strict rules for myself: a 2% stop loss and a 10% take profit. I don’t draw trend lines or look at thirty indicators. My win rate was only 35%, but because I strictly followed the risk-reward ratio, I continued to make profits.
In the last six months, I reached 8 million. At that time, I only spent five minutes a day checking the four-hour chart. My logic became extremely simple: hold above the 20-day moving average, and clear the position when it drops below.
**Why This Approach Works**
The simpler something is, the easier it is to execute, and the more stable the execution, the more consistent the results. Complex strategies require frequent judgment, and the more judgments you make, the more mistakes you’re likely to make—that’s human nature. But if the rules are clear-cut—black or white—the cost of execution is actually the lowest.
This isn’t some advanced theory; it’s just returning to the basics after countless failures.
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DYORMaster
· 12-29 06:38
It sounds like you really survived in this market, not just theoretical talk.
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Stop loss 2%, take profit 10%. It sounds simple, but very few can stick to it every time; that's the hardest part.
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A 35% win rate can still be profitable, indeed risk management saved you. Most people lose due to greed, and you see through that.
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N-shaped pattern + dead rules, in other words, discipline is greater than technology. Isn't that right?
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From MACD to checking the chart every five minutes, this shift is a bit harsh. But on the other hand, those who truly make money keep it simple.
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I just want to ask, have you ever had a mental breakdown in these six years? A 35% win rate means seven out of ten trades are losses. How do you build your psychological resilience?
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Turning the principal into 400 times its original size sounds crazy, but your logic is quite straightforward. The problem seems to be with others—why is it so hard to learn something simple?
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Complex strategies kill people, this phrase hits the mark. But honestly, most people just give a like after reading, and very few actually follow through.
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GasFeeCrier
· 12-28 14:52
It's just like that—complexity is all a trick to scalp retail investors.
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GasFeeWhisperer
· 12-28 12:23
Basically, just live your life and don't do stupid things.
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LiquidatedAgain
· 12-26 16:48
In simple terms, the difference between being alive and dead. A 35% win rate can still result in a win, which shows that strict rule enforcement can crush everything.
Seeing the words "no leverage" again and again, I can't help but think of my own blood loss from liquidation. Now I have to force myself to review the stop-loss levels every time before I can sleep.
Simple and rigid rules are indeed the most resistant to human nature, but I've heard this a hundred times... How many people can truly stick to them?
The N-shaped pattern sounds invincible, but the problem is, when the breakout hits and you get stopped out, how strong does your mental resilience need to be?
From 800,000 to 8 million in six months, I just want to ask—was the borrowing rate stable during this period? Was the liquidation distance outrageous? The details are the real culprits behind the liquidation.
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BTCWaveRider
· 12-26 16:44
Basically, it's about not killing yourself in the game, don't overthink it.
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ser_ngmi
· 12-26 16:37
There's really no secret, just not trying.
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AirdropHermit
· 12-26 16:35
Basically, it's about living long enough; most people die on the path of over-optimization.
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GateUser-4745f9ce
· 12-26 16:30
Basically, it's about the unity of knowledge and action. Most people fail because they can't follow simple rules.
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AirdropHunter420
· 12-26 16:25
That's right, but the problem is that 99% of people simply can't execute such simple strategies.
Wait, you have 2% stop loss and 10% take profit... Won't you get washed out frequently?
I'm puzzled. If it's really so profitable, why bother writing articles?
Simple strategies sound easy, but how many can really withstand the drawdowns?
I agree with this logic, but human nature makes it too difficult to pass.
To put it plainly, it's rigid, but being rigid is actually the most profitable—ironic.
Whenever I talk about turning my principal into 400 times its original size over six years, the reactions from people around me are always the same—first they widen their eyes, then they ask if I’ve discovered some secret or found a foolproof method.
But the reality is often disappointing: my entire logic is so simple that most people would shake their heads after hearing it.
In my ten-year trading career, I’ve realized one thing—those who make trading look flashy and complicated ultimately end up just being numbers in someone else’s account. The ones who truly survive are often people like me who stick to one path all the way through.
**How I Got Here**
Two years ago, my account grew from 20,000 to 800,000. During that time, I was just like all beginners, studying everything from Fibonacci retracements, wave theory, MACD, and trying every strategy I could think of. The result was always making a profit one time, losing two times, and eventually going back to square one.
The turning point came from a decision: to throw everything away and focus only on one pattern. The N-shaped structure (violent rise → volume contraction pullback → volume breakout). Entry conditions are very rigid—cut losses when the level breaks. I never use leverage, never add to positions in parts, and never hold on stubbornly.
The next year, I grew from 800,000 to 4.8 million. During this phase, I set strict rules for myself: a 2% stop loss and a 10% take profit. I don’t draw trend lines or look at thirty indicators. My win rate was only 35%, but because I strictly followed the risk-reward ratio, I continued to make profits.
In the last six months, I reached 8 million. At that time, I only spent five minutes a day checking the four-hour chart. My logic became extremely simple: hold above the 20-day moving average, and clear the position when it drops below.
**Why This Approach Works**
The simpler something is, the easier it is to execute, and the more stable the execution, the more consistent the results. Complex strategies require frequent judgment, and the more judgments you make, the more mistakes you’re likely to make—that’s human nature. But if the rules are clear-cut—black or white—the cost of execution is actually the lowest.
This isn’t some advanced theory; it’s just returning to the basics after countless failures.