Did you get swept away by various 'double your money overnight' gimmicks as soon as you entered the market? As a result, you either end up buying high and holding or selling at a loss, ultimately questioning your life: 'Is it true that the crypto world can only be a place for the gullible?' Stop! Don't be emo yet! As an experienced analyst who has navigated the industry for 5 years and avoided 3 major crashes, today I will share 9 stable strategies that I have personally verified. No mysticism, all practical content that beginners can understand and veterans can refine, the key is that it can save you from taking 99% of the wrong turns!
First, let me clarify: the core of making money in the crypto world has never been about 'speed', but rather 'stability' and 'endurance'. Those shouting 'tripling your investment in a day' are either scammers or risking their lives on the edge of a cliff. What we ordinary people need to do is find practical, controllable risk strategies and slowly build a snowball. Without further ado, let's get to the main course!
The first must-mention is the 'long-term holding strategy'—this is the foundation of all trading methods and applies to any market cycle. In simple terms, choose 1-2 fundamentally solid mainstream cryptocurrencies, buy and lock them for more than half a year to a year. Don't think this method is outdated; most people I know who made their first pot of gold in the crypto market did it this way. But here's a soul-searching question: Can you resist the temptation to trade? The most common mistake beginners make is to sell out in euphoria after a 5% rise and panic-sell after a 10% drop. Don't say a year; those who can hold off from trading for even a month are considered tough. When I first started, I made this mistake too, and later I simply uninstalled the trading software. Out of sight, out of mind, and I ended up making a lot.
Now let’s talk about the 'rotation layout method' exclusive to bull markets—this trick is a weapon to amplify profits in a bull market, but using it in a bear market is a sure way to lose money. Beginners must remember this! In a bull market, funds flow like sand in an hourglass, gradually from large cryptocurrencies to smaller ones: first, the leading mainstream coins (like the well-known BTC and ETH) rise, followed by second-tier mainstream coins, then a general market rise, and finally mid- to small-cap coins take turns performing. My operating logic is simple: wait for the leading coins to rise, then quickly look for the next tier that hasn't started yet to build positions. For example, if the leading coins rise by 30%, I would then position myself in the second-tier mainstream coins that haven't moved much yet. Once those rise, I switch to quality mid- to small-cap coins. A word of caution: don’t be greedy; it's enough to focus on 2-3 at a time. Being greedy can lead to missing opportunities, and in the end, you might end up with nothing.
There’s also a beginner-friendly 'gradual accumulation method' specifically designed to cope with major market corrections. Many people panic at the sight of a major drop, either too afraid to buy or going all in to catch the bottom, resulting in buying halfway down. The correct operation should be 'buy more as it drops, but calculate your position well': for instance, if you predict a cryptocurrency will drop significantly, set your levels—if the price drops to 80% of the current price, buy 10% of your position; if it drops to 70%, buy 20%; if it drops to 60%, buy 30%; if it drops to 50%, buy 40%. This way, on average, your holding cost will be very low, and just a slight market rebound can lead to profits. But there’s a prerequisite: the cryptocurrency you choose cannot be a garbage project, or else if it drops, it may never recover, and this method will turn into 'catching flying knives.'
Let me share a 'swing trading technique' suitable for those with liquid funds. For those quality coins you are optimistic about and that have relatively regular fluctuations, set up a range for 'buy low and sell high'. For example, if the current price is 8 dollars, place a buy order at 7 dollars. After it’s executed, place a sell order at 8.8 dollars, earning a 10% profit from the price difference. After making the profit, continue to use the capital for circular operations. The profit can be withdrawn to improve life or added to long-term holdings. The advantage of this method is 'small amounts accumulate to large ones' and it stabilizes your mindset, not needing to watch the market every day, which is suitable for office workers. I have a fan who used this method and earned quite a bit of money from the price difference over a year. In his words: 'Not being greedy and making a little pocket money makes me very happy.'
I must point out a common pitfall for beginners: many people jump straight into small cryptocurrencies thinking 'cheap = high potential', only to end up buying a bunch of worthless coins and losing everything. If you really want to play with small cryptocurrencies, remember my principle of 'diversification + long-term': divide your spare money into 10 parts, buy 10 small cryptocurrencies priced under 3 dollars that have actual use cases. Don't sell until they triple or quintuple; if you get stuck, just hold on, don’t panic. Once a cryptocurrency triples, withdraw your principal and use the profit to continue trading. This way, even if it drops afterwards, you won't lose your principal, which is equivalent to using 'free' profits to seek gains.
Finally, let’s talk about a technical trading method—the 'moving average judgment method'. You need to understand some basic candlestick knowledge, but once you learn it, you can avoid many pitfalls. Set up the 5-day, 10-day, 20-day, 30-day, and 60-day moving averages; just look at the daily level: when the current price is above the 5-day and 10-day moving averages, hold on to it; if the 5-day moving average breaks below the 10-day moving average, sell quickly; when the 5-day moving average rises above the 10-day moving average again, buy back. The core of this trick is to 'follow the trend.' Don't go against the trend; after all, 'going with the flow' is the key to survival in the crypto market. When I first learned technical analysis, I also had the flaw of 'not believing in evil.' Even though the moving averages had already indicated a decline, I still held on with a lucky mindset and ended up losing a lot. Later, I completely surrendered to the trend, which made my life much easier.
After discussing so much, let me summarize: There is no shortcut to making money in the cryptocurrency market. Those seemingly 'violent' methods hide risks that you cannot see. Beginners should start with 'long-term holding' and 'gradual accumulation', slowly gaining experience and confidence. Once familiar with the market, they can try 'swing trading' and 'rotation' strategies. Remember, preserving your capital is always more important than how much you earn! Follow me!
