Simple rules repeated over and over, discipline is greater than luck



After years of navigating the crypto world, I’ve seen too many stories of overnight doubles, and also many tragedies where all capital is lost. Many people think that making money depends either on the luck of the chosen ones or on mastering some exclusive secret. But honestly, the truly consistent profits don’t come from complex or mysterious technical indicators, but from simple, repeatedly tested rules that are almost a bit boring.

When I first started, I also took this wrong turn—unable to resist the fluctuations of the K-line, eager to "push hard" every day. The result was often a series of reckless operations that nearly led to account liquidation, costing more than it gained.

The methods I want to discuss today may not sound as exciting or tempting as a "wealth code," but as long as you truly implement them, you can avoid many pitfalls.

**From Pursuing Complexity to Returning to Simplicity**

In the early days of my career, I was obsessed with various technical indicators, always trying to find that "Holy Grail" that could make me rich overnight. But repeated losses taught me a lesson—profitability in the crypto space isn’t about how much you can earn on a single trade, but about how to keep from losing over time.

Recent observations reveal a phenomenon: about 80% of investors in the crypto world repeatedly lose money in the cycle of chasing rallies and selling dips, while only about 20% end up making money. This isn’t a matter of luck, but rather a few key decision choices that shape most people’s wealth outcomes.

The real way to make money is actually to avoid obvious mistakes. For example, don’t blindly pile on high leverage—leverage can amplify gains, but it can also magnify losses.
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OnlyOnMainnetvip
· 1h ago
Isn't that just saying don't waste it? Feels right, losing 80% is already a conservative estimate. --- Discipline may sound boring, but it's truly more valuable than any technical analysis. Those who don't believe will have their accounts speak for them. --- High leverage looks like quick profit, but you die even faster. I don't believe there are still people who haven't been wiped out... --- Simple rules repeated over and over—sounds like living a boring life? But boredom is how you make money. --- I know the reason for 80% losses—it's carelessness, wanting to jump in every day. --- You're so right, getting rich overnight is a lottery; that's gambling, not trading.
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TestnetFreeloadervip
· 12h ago
That's right, this is the point—80% of people get caught up in emotions. Those who don't understand stop-loss should reflect on it. Discipline is more valuable than anything else, I agree with that. Another story of a high leverage margin call... wake up, everyone. Consistently avoiding losses is the key; stick to simple rules and keep repeating.
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fren.ethvip
· 01-22 08:53
That's right, 80% of people losing money is actually just boredom, constantly wanting to make a move. I used to be like that too, but now I do nothing and actually make money.
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RuntimeErrorvip
· 01-22 08:51
Well said. 80% of people are still chasing gains and selling on dips, no wonder they get cut. Discipline sounds simple, but actually implementing it is hard. Most people fail at "try one more time." High leverage is a trap; the higher the multiple, the faster you die. I've seen too many accounts wiped out overnight. Consistent profits are achievable, but no one wants to follow the rules—they all want to find that "password." Still, the same old saying: 90% of people in the crypto world lose money because they can't control their hands, and they can't make a real impact. Rules that are so simple they're boring are truly good rules, meaning you've truly understood.
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MEVictimvip
· 01-22 08:46
You're so right, I'm that unlucky guy who got liquidated and educated among that 80%. Sticking to discipline is truly the only way to survive, more reliable than any indicator. But to be honest, knowing is one thing, actually executing is another.
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PaperHandsCriminalvip
· 01-22 08:45
Ha, you're right, it's all about discipline... I used to be that kind of fool who watched the K-line every day. I need to break that habit... always feeling like missing out on a wave means big losses. Leverage is indeed a double-edged sword; losses can come so quickly. But to be honest, saying that 80% of people lose is a bit too absolute... I think it's at least 90%, haha. It's just hard to do; simple rules are the hardest to stick to.
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NotFinancialAdvicevip
· 01-22 08:40
Honestly speaking, the fact that 80% of people lose money is heartbreaking; I was once one of them.
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DegenTherapistvip
· 01-22 08:29
Discipline is easy to talk about, but very few people actually stick with it to the point of being pitiful.
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