The market will always make mistakes, and my task is to quietly wait for these mistakes to happen like a hunter.
Last year, at the peak of the NFT craze, I charged into the market like a fully armed warrior. The result was that six months' salary evaporated in the digital world's frenzy. Ironically, when I finally cut my losses, those projects that were once called the 'cornerstones of the next generation internet' really became zero-value coins.
Looking at the dismal balance in my account, I realized one thing: when everyone thinks in the same way, the market becomes dangerous. After reflecting on the pain, I decided to abandon all complex short-term techniques and created a 'lazy coin nurturing method' that was mocked by my friends in the circle.
Six months later, while my friends are still chasing highs and lows in the market, my account quietly multiplied by 28 times. Today, I want to share these three simple yet powerful principles.
1. The art of specifically 'picking up scraps'
I started specifically looking for those corners of the market that have been completely forgotten.
Imagine a cryptocurrency's K-line chart lying flat for more than three months, with the last message in the community being someone cursing 'trash project, never playing again'. When even the most loyal holders start to fall silent, that's when I start to pay attention to its signals.
I have a self-created 'community thermometer': when the last active discussion in a project’s community stops being about price predictions and turns to daily life, that’s when I start to build my position in batches.
Setting strict stop-loss lines is key to survival. I set a hard rule for myself: if any single investment loses 15% from the purchase price, I must exit, ensuring that no single loss exceeds 2% of my total capital. This way, even if I make ten consecutive wrong judgments, I still have 80% of my capital in play.
2. Treat your holdings like nurturing succulents
After building my position, the hardest lesson comes: do not check the market frequently.
In the market, being overly focused can actually become a weakness. I've seen too many people get shaken out of their positions because they were watching the market every minute. I set a rule for myself: 'Check the market at most once a day'; the rest of the time, I do what I need to do.
This requires overcoming FOMO emotions. When I see someone in the group flaunting their coin that doubled in a day, it’s hard not to be tempted. But data shows that investors who chase highs and lows have a very high probability of losing money.
My secret is: imagine the market as a lively gathering of friends, and I only take charge of calling a ride when everyone is completely drunk. When everyone is rationally celebrating, that’s when I quietly leave.
3. The wisdom of sticking to a 30% profit line
After reaching the 30% profit target, I will clear my position without hesitation.
This number has been carefully calculated by me: a stop-loss point that is too low cannot cover the trial and error costs from before, while one that is too high is likely to give back profits due to market corrections. In the crypto market, surviving is more important than making more money.
Once, after reaching a 30% profit, I cleared my position, only to find that the coin continued to rise by 50%. Friends in the group mocked me for 'selling too early', but I have no regrets. The crypto space is never short of opportunities; what’s lacking are players who stay in the game.
The core mindset of the lazy coin-keeping method
Nowadays, when my friends ask about my 'secret', they often don’t believe such simple methods can work. But true wisdom often lies in the common sense we tend to overlook.
The market is always cyclical; it's human nature. When most people are greedy, I remain fearful; when most people are fearful, I remain greedy. My success over the past six months is not because I’m smarter than others, but because I learned not to run in the same direction as the majority.
In this era of information overload, we are bombarded by various analysis reports, expert predictions, and community messages. But my 'lazy coin-keeping method' tells me: sometimes, doing subtraction requires more wisdom than doing addition.
If you're feeling tired in the market, why not try this 'lazy' strategy? After all, in the crypto market, longevity is what truly makes you a winner.
Feel free to share your coin-keeping insights in the comments, and let’s bid farewell to anxious investing. Follow Ake for more first-hand information and precise points in the crypto world, becoming your guide in the crypto space; learning is your greatest wealth!#加密市场反弹 #美联储降息 $ETH
