The silent earners in the crypto world, never relying on luck.
I know an old friend who has been active in the crypto market for eight years, going from bankruptcy and debt to a seven-figure account. He once told me: "This isn't a casino; it's a place where only disciplined people can make money." Smart people always look for shortcuts, only to be repeatedly lessons by the market; conversely, those who stick to strategies and aren't afraid of repetition end up laughing the longest.
He also suffered from newbie syndrome at first, frequently chasing highs and selling lows, following "big V" influencers for half a year, only to lose everything. Later, he spent two years analyzing data repeatedly before understanding the pulse of the crypto market. What he summarized, I think is worth sharing.
**Focus on Two Golden Time Windows**
Abandon watching the screen constantly, and concentrate on two fixed time periods—that was his first change.
The first is during the overlap of the European session (15:00-17:00), when institutional funds are active, and false breakouts are much fewer. He pre-arranged his trading logic, waiting for signals to appear before executing, and achieved over 15% profit by catching swings.
The second is after the release of non-farm payroll data. Every first Friday of the month after 02:30, don’t rush to follow the initial market sentiment; wait 15 minutes for the market to fully react, then look for a "confirmation candlestick" before entering with a small position. During last November’s non-farm night, half of his position yielded returns equivalent to three months’ salary.
Rather than watching the big screen all day tracking every fluctuation, it’s better to precisely grasp those time points when the market can truly run. $XRP $BNB The performance of high-liquidity coins during these periods is especially obvious.
**Use the "Iron Triangle" Indicator Combo**
Many people have too many indicators cluttering their charts, making it hard to see the trend clearly. He only sticks to three:
- Bollinger Bands' "Triple Bottom" — the price touches the lower band three times, with increasing volume each time; a rebound is usually imminent.
- RSI's "Breaking the Midline" — rising from below 30 and crossing above 50, signaling a clear trend reversal.
- OBV's "Leading Run" — while the price is still sideways, OBV quietly climbs, indicating funds are already lurking.
When these three signals resonate simultaneously, it’s a good time to enter. Last year, he caught a 30% surge using this combo.
**Adjust Take Profit Dynamically**
"I’ve seen too many people who don’t lose during a decline but lose because they take profits too early or give back gains." His approach is:
Once profits reach 50%, immediately take half off to lock in basic gains. The remaining position is set with a "moving stop-loss," using the recent low as a safety cushion—don’t exit unless broken.
The benefit of this method is that you’re using the market’s money to seek more gains, maintaining a very stable mindset. Even if there’s a pullback later, it’s just a smaller profit, never a loss. Crypto markets are always active, opportunities never lack; the only question is whether you can keep the rhythm and avoid getting lost.
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SchrodingerWallet
· 01-12 21:49
This guy is right, discipline is the moat.
Really, compared to watching the market every day and chasing hot spots, it's better to master two time periods.
Hey, I need to remember this iron triangle combination; it's more reliable than blindly guessing.
Take profit at 50% and cut in half? Hold on, why do I always think of taking profits only when I'm at a loss?
Easier said than done, brother.
That's why most people are still losing, because they lack this patience.
I also missed out on the $XRP non-farm wave, just a little short of the right timing.
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NotSatoshi
· 01-12 18:29
Discipline is easy to talk about but hard to do; I couldn't hold on for more than two weeks.
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LonelyAnchorman
· 01-11 09:50
Really, discipline is the key. Those who rely on luck to make money will eventually have to give it all back.
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Two windows + the Iron Triangle, it sounds simple but it takes a lot of resolve to actually do it...
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Take 50% profit and run with half, then let the rest run. I need to try this approach; it's definitely better than all-in.
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Night shift on Non-Farm Payrolls? Wow, that’s the gap between me and him haha.
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The key is whether you can resist watching the market. Why can't I do it?
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Honestly, there are many people who know this logic, but few can actually execute it.
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Bollinger Bands + RSI + OBV, I only use these three. I’ve deleted all other indicators; it’s much cleaner.
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As someone who chases highs and sells lows, I feel even more hopeless after reading this...
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Dynamic take-profit is interesting. Using the market’s money to gamble really changes the mindset.
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IfIWereOnChain
· 01-11 09:49
Really? Discipline is such a tough pill to swallow.
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Two time windows sound simple, but executing them requires a really strong heart.
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The Iron Triangle combination is indeed good, but sometimes the signals come too quickly to react in time.
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Cutting 50% when it's down by half, I need to learn this, or else all my gains will be spit back, which is really frustrating.
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Night non-farm payrolls for three months' salary? Bro, that's too intense, I'm too scared to go all-in.
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You still need your own trading system; blindly following big influencers is really just working for the leek farmers.
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Staring at the chart constantly is the most deadly habit; watching K-lines all day makes your mentality explode.
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You're right, but why does everything seem to go against me when I try? With my personality, I'm definitely doomed.
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I didn't expect OBV to run ahead; I should try it out when I get the chance.
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Moving stop-loss lines without breaking them, not exiting the position—this approach is really stable.
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AlgoAlchemist
· 01-11 09:47
That's right, discipline is truly the rarest thing in the crypto world. Most people fall because of their greed.
Human nature is really expensive; many are just trying to make a quick profit and run, only to regret it after losing everything.
I need to remember this idea of two time windows; it's a hundred times better than watching the market all day.
The Iron Triangle combination sounds good, but the key is execution. How many people can really stick to it?
Lock half at 50%; this psychological approach is quite stable, at least it won't bring you back to square one.
Always thought it took eight years to reach seven figures, either the story is exaggerated or he's really that steady... but indeed, he lives longer than those chasing trends.
I think the hardest part of the crypto world isn't learning indicators, but enduring those boring sideways periods.
This methodology sounds like another version of "low-risk arbitrage," but the actual implementation depends on individual talent.
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GamefiHarvester
· 01-11 09:41
Really amazing, this guy is right... I'm the kind of loser who makes a little profit and then runs
Wait, I don't think I've tried that session during the European market hours, I need to add it to my schedule
That phrase "making money through discipline" sounds like you're dissing me haha
50% cut in half? I usually wait until 80% before acting... I need to learn from others
But honestly, what I lack the most is the patience to "not get lost"
This set of logic sounds really comfortable, but I'm too bad at executing it
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rugpull_ptsd
· 01-11 09:38
Discipline is easy to talk about but hard to practice. As a retail investor like me, the most nerve-wracking thing is watching the market soar and feeling itchy to act.
Bro, this logic sounds reliable, but I still think most people simply can't follow through. You suggest giving up constant monitoring and focusing on two time windows, but how many can truly resist the urge to look at the K-line?
That's probably why only a few people always make money.
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LiquidationSurvivor
· 01-11 09:29
Discipline is easy to talk about, but very few people can really endure two years of review.
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Doubling on non-farm night sounds great, but I want to know how that half position survived...
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Bro, I've tried this Iron Triangle setup, but the key is still to get beaten up before trusting it.
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Dynamic take-profit adjustment is indeed a killer; using market money to gamble on mindset prevents it from collapsing.
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Listening to two time windows might sound like nonsense, but can anyone really stick to not watching the charts? I definitely can't.
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I've seen too many false signals with Bollinger Bands touching the bottom three times; it must be combined with volume.
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The hardest part isn't finding a strategy, but finding one you can stick to.
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Compared to indicator combinations, I believe more in the mindset development over those eight years.
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The moving stop-profit line is really ruthless, essentially making profits run automatically.
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It looks simple, but it's really just doing the same thing repeatedly until your hands develop muscle memory.
The silent earners in the crypto world, never relying on luck.
I know an old friend who has been active in the crypto market for eight years, going from bankruptcy and debt to a seven-figure account. He once told me: "This isn't a casino; it's a place where only disciplined people can make money." Smart people always look for shortcuts, only to be repeatedly lessons by the market; conversely, those who stick to strategies and aren't afraid of repetition end up laughing the longest.
He also suffered from newbie syndrome at first, frequently chasing highs and selling lows, following "big V" influencers for half a year, only to lose everything. Later, he spent two years analyzing data repeatedly before understanding the pulse of the crypto market. What he summarized, I think is worth sharing.
**Focus on Two Golden Time Windows**
Abandon watching the screen constantly, and concentrate on two fixed time periods—that was his first change.
The first is during the overlap of the European session (15:00-17:00), when institutional funds are active, and false breakouts are much fewer. He pre-arranged his trading logic, waiting for signals to appear before executing, and achieved over 15% profit by catching swings.
The second is after the release of non-farm payroll data. Every first Friday of the month after 02:30, don’t rush to follow the initial market sentiment; wait 15 minutes for the market to fully react, then look for a "confirmation candlestick" before entering with a small position. During last November’s non-farm night, half of his position yielded returns equivalent to three months’ salary.
Rather than watching the big screen all day tracking every fluctuation, it’s better to precisely grasp those time points when the market can truly run. $XRP $BNB The performance of high-liquidity coins during these periods is especially obvious.
**Use the "Iron Triangle" Indicator Combo**
Many people have too many indicators cluttering their charts, making it hard to see the trend clearly. He only sticks to three:
- Bollinger Bands' "Triple Bottom" — the price touches the lower band three times, with increasing volume each time; a rebound is usually imminent.
- RSI's "Breaking the Midline" — rising from below 30 and crossing above 50, signaling a clear trend reversal.
- OBV's "Leading Run" — while the price is still sideways, OBV quietly climbs, indicating funds are already lurking.
When these three signals resonate simultaneously, it’s a good time to enter. Last year, he caught a 30% surge using this combo.
**Adjust Take Profit Dynamically**
"I’ve seen too many people who don’t lose during a decline but lose because they take profits too early or give back gains." His approach is:
Once profits reach 50%, immediately take half off to lock in basic gains. The remaining position is set with a "moving stop-loss," using the recent low as a safety cushion—don’t exit unless broken.
The benefit of this method is that you’re using the market’s money to seek more gains, maintaining a very stable mindset. Even if there’s a pullback later, it’s just a smaller profit, never a loss. Crypto markets are always active, opportunities never lack; the only question is whether you can keep the rhythm and avoid getting lost.