While most people stay up late staring at the market, I'm out shopping with my wife.
I remember when I first entered the cryptocurrency market, I was like most people, immersed in various technical indicators and breaking news every day, as if missing one market movement would mean losing the opportunity for financial freedom. Looking back seven years later, most of the brothers who once laughed at me for being 'too lazy' are still struggling in the market, while my account has steadily grown.
Today I want to share a counterintuitive viewpoint: in the cryptocurrency market, being 'lazy' is not a disadvantage, but an advantage.
01 The market is specialized in treating all forms of discontent.
The cryptocurrency market is most lacking in 'diligent' investors. They track trends every day, trade frequently, and are afraid of missing any opportunity. The result? They often become the 'chives' that get harvested.
I have seen too many people adjust their positions at the slightest disturbance and blindly follow trends when news breaks. This kind of diligence is essentially ineffective labor driven by anxiety. The crypto market operates 24/7; trying to catch every fluctuation is not only unrealistic but also consumes a lot of energy.
True wise individuals understand that in this industry, less is more. Former Goldman Sachs analyst Raoul Pal once bluntly stated: 'In the next decade, the core secret of the cryptocurrency market is four words—do nothing!'
02 My 'Lazy' Operating System
So, how do I generate returns while being 'lazy'?
My trading system is simple to the point of skepticism: mainly looking at the 20-day moving average on the 4-hour candlestick chart and using double-bottom patterns to judge key points. When the price strongly breaks through previous highs and a golden cross appears, the program automatically executes trades. Stop loss at 2%, take profit at 10%, strictly enforced.
The biggest advantage of this system is that I don't have to watch the markets all day. I spend a few minutes before the market closes to check the patterns; if they meet the criteria, I place orders; if not, I shut down and walk away.
I don't study complex technical indicators, nor do I stay up late tracking European and American market trends. Last year, during a plunge, my system automatically stopped loss on 3 ETH, and the next day the market rebounded by 15%. My wife said I lost 'elegantly' because I neither missed out nor got trapped; the system helped me control the risk.
03 Dollar-Cost Averaging: A Tool for Lazy Investors
In 2021, I withdrew $1.5 million in principal to focus on dollar-cost averaging. In 2023, I transferred another $8 million to DeFi staking. Each time, I conducted 'asset decluttering' at critical points.
The charm of dollar-cost averaging is that it doesn't require precise market timing. By investing a fixed amount at fixed intervals, you can average out your costs over the long term. Especially in bear markets, sticking to dollar-cost averaging often leads to substantial returns when the market rebounds.
Data shows that over the past five years, investing $10 in Bitcoin every week totals about $2,620, with a final market value potentially reaching $7,913, yielding a return rate of over 202%. In comparison, gold only rose by 34% during the same period, and the Dow Jones index increased by 23%.
04 Mindset management is more important than technical analysis
In my seven years in the crypto space, my biggest realization is: whether trading is successful or not, 90% depends on mindset.
While others discuss 'can tonight's good news lead to a 10x increase', I prefer to study how to turn small opportunities with an 80% win rate into a compound interest machine. The true secret to getting rich is never capturing 100% of the rise, but steadily securing 10% profits 20 times.
The crypto world is full of temptations, but restraint is more important than impulse. I set a strict rule for myself: 5% of total assets as a 'tuition account', allowing myself to make mistakes, but after each loss, I must write a review diary to identify cognitive blind spots.
Once, a friend laughed at my strategy for being too conservative, saying I'd never make big money that way. What happened? Most of those who pursued 'get rich quick' ended up leaving in disappointment, while my account steadily grew.
05 Three 'Lazy Tips' for Newcomers in Crypto
If you are new to the crypto space or still struggling with frequent trading, consider my advice:
1. Focus on mainstream currencies, and avoid unfamiliar altcoins
Mainstream currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have relatively controllable volatility, making them suitable as core holdings. Don't be fooled by the flashy stories of altcoins; only invest in assets you truly understand.
2. Build an automated investment system
Use the dollar-cost averaging feature of exchanges to set up regular purchases. Automation not only saves you from the hassle of daily decision-making but also helps avoid emotional interference.
3. Focus on long-term trends and ignore short-term noise
Cryptocurrency is still in its early stages. Currently, the entire crypto market is valued at around $4 trillion, which could grow to $50-100 trillion in the next decade. Real wealth accumulates over time, not created overnight.
Conclusion: The Wisdom of Lazy Philosophy
Having been in this industry for a while, I increasingly agree with a saying: Wealth only belongs to those who dare to break the shackles of cognition.
While most people scroll through Douyin at 2 AM to watch price fluctuations, I choose to go to bed on time; when others are fighting for prime spots in AMA groups or lurking in TG groups for tips, I choose to spend time with my family.
'Laziness' is not real laziness but a strategic calmness. It is confidence based on rational systems and a detached attitude towards market fluctuations.
True crypto wealth is not created overnight; it accumulates gradually during market cycles. Those who bought Bitcoin early did not cash out during the first 100% surge; they understood the power of patience.
After seven years in the crypto space, my greatest gain is not the numbers in my account but learning to coexist with greed. Perhaps this is the most precious consensus in the crypto world.
In an environment where even exchanges can go bust, the only things we can control are our accounts and mindset—this is the core of my 'lazy philosophy'.
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