The biggest trap in making money in the crypto world actually comes from being "too smart."

I've verified this with my own account: the simplest approach often outperforms those who watch the charts daily and trade frequently. Three years ago, I invested 3,000 USD, and now it has grown to 24,000 USD while lying idle. An 8x increase. No leverage, no tricks, no chasing new coins.

Why? Because too many people in the circle fail because they act too quickly—changing coins every three minutes, rushing to hot spots, maxing out leverage. As a result, after a wave of correction, their accounts are wiped out. They’re not not smart; they’re just too smart—hands move faster than the brain can keep up.

I do the opposite. Simply put, it’s three steps:

**Step 1: Be patient.** Wait for a coin to confirm an upward trend from the bottom, then test the waters with a 3% core position. Don’t touch shanzhai coins or gamble on gossip news. If you can wait, you’re qualified to make money—that’s what I truly believe.

**Step 2: Enter in batches.** Once the trend is confirmed, use 20%-50% of your funds to ride the middle segment of the trend. Don’t try to buy at the bottom of the main players—that’s not the game we should play.

**Step 3: Take profits when the time is right.** Exit when the trend completes, never dream of continuous gains. Think of the crypto circle as a cash machine—rest when needed.

Real-life examples also make this clear: a buddy of mine lost over 400,000 USD before, but after three months of learning from me, he not only filled the pit but also bought a Tesla. Another guy with a college diploma started with 200 USD, and with this position logic and mental management, grew it to 6,000 USD.

Ultimately, in the crypto world, it’s not about technical skills; it’s about mindset and position management. Most people lose not because of their chart-reading ability but because they are too impatient, over-leveraged, or lack execution. Sometimes, doing nothing is stronger than doing everything.

Keep being smart about losing money in crypto, or follow the "dumb method" to make money—your choice.