Having traded for thirty years, my biggest realization is: this is not gambling, this is business. Business requires standardization and repeatable processes. Most people end up losing money because they are too casual and lack a set of disciplined rules to follow.
The system I use is called the Fourfold Rotation, which centers on confirming signals through multiple indicators layered on top of each other, then strictly entering and exiting according to the rules. Today, I’ll share the complete framework with everyone.
**Building the Toolset Library**
On the chart, add four stochastic indicators with parameters set to 9-3-1 (to catch the fastest swings), 14-3-1 (quick momentum), 4-4-1 (medium pace), and 60-1-1 (to capture larger cycles). These four indicators act like different magnifying glasses at various scales, allowing you to sense signals of price reversals in advance. Plus, add three EMA lines—20-period for short-term, 50-period for mid-term, and 200-period for long-term—to judge the overall trend.
**First Super Signal: Divergence Structure**
On 5-minute, 15-minute, or 1-hour charts, when all four indicators drop below 20, pay attention to whether the price has made a new low. The key point: if the 9-3-1 indicator does not make a new low—that’s a bullish divergence, indicating weakening downward momentum. When the 9-3-1 curve turns upward, that’s the entry point for a long position. Place the stop-loss below the divergence low, and aim for at least a 1:1 risk-reward ratio.
The opposite also applies. When all four indicators are above 80, and the price hits a new high but the 9-3-1 doesn’t follow (top divergence), and the 9-3-1 starts turning down, that’s a shorting opportunity. Stop-loss should be set above the divergence high. Remember: don’t rush into the trade; wait until all indicators confirm before acting—this is key to avoiding false signals.
**Second Super Signal: Flag Pattern**
Bullish flags look like this: price stays above the 50 EMA, then pulls back to around the 20 or 50 EMA, while the 9-3-1 indicator approaches 20. At this point, pay special attention to the 60 indicator: if it remains above 85, it indicates that big funds haven’t exited—they’re just shaking out weak hands. When the price touches the 20 EMA and the 9-3-1 also hits 20, it’s a window to add to your position. Why is this timing reliable? Because a high 60 indicator suggests main players are still controlling the rhythm, and the pullback is just a trap for shorts. My usual approach: when the 9-3-1 crosses above 80, take half of your position off, and move the stop-loss to breakeven for the remaining position.
Bear flags follow the opposite logic: when the price drops below the 200 EMA, and both the 60 and 44 indicators are below 20, and the 9-3-1 rebounds to around 80—immediately short. If you’re still holding long positions, that’s a clear signal to exit.
**Risk Discipline is the Bottom Line**
I never test a new system with real money initially. It must be backtested over 100+ times with historical data to verify the logic. Once live trading begins, if the divergence structure is broken, exit immediately—don’t hold onto false hope. Set profit targets and stick to them; greed is the most common way to self-destruct in trading. Keep a trading journal and review regularly to identify issues.
Stop-loss is not a suggestion; it’s a discipline you must obey. You can lose money, but you cannot violate your own rules.
**Path for Beginners**
Start with 1-2 months of simulated trading to fully understand how this system performs under different market conditions. Then backtest at least 100 real data points to ensure your win rate and risk-reward ratio meet expectations. After that, verify with small real funds, and only increase position size once you see consistent profit curves. Slow is fast, and stability wins—this is my deepest insight after thirty years.
**Summary**
The power of the Fourfold Rotation lies in multiple independent indicators confirming signals, which filters out many false signals. Clear entry and exit rules prevent reliance on intuition. Strict risk management ensures that even if you’re wrong, the losses are limited. Trading is a business, and a business needs SOPs—follow the procedures.
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shadowy_supercoder
· 23h ago
This system does sound a bit impressive, but honestly, most people still end up losing money after reading it.
That's right, discipline is the hardest because human nature is greed.
The four-wheel rotation essentially means multiple confirmations to avoid false breakouts, and the logic is sound.
The key is really in execution; understanding alone isn't enough.
I need to study divergence more carefully; it feels like a good entry point.
Simulating 100 times before going live sounds very safe but also tests patience.
Discipline in stop-loss and take-profit is truly a matter of life and death; there's nothing more to say about that.
Thirty years of experience boil down to just four words: discipline and patience.
It looks simple, but only about one in ten can stick with it—that's considered success.
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BlockchainFries
· 23h ago
Discipline is really the hardest part; it's easy to say but difficult to do.
After watching for a long time, I still believe that stop-loss is the most critical. How many people die because they can't let go of those two words?
It feels like this system turns intuition into numbers, which is indeed scientific.
Thirty years of experience is not for nothing; this logic is quite tight.
The problem is that most people can't even stick to a demo account for a month.
The template is a good template, but only a few can actually make money.
I just want to know if this four-stage rotation can save lives in a bear market.
Divergence is indeed very useful. I used to get burned by going long casually, but now I am much more cautious.
If it can truly make stable profits, why would I still need to teach others?
I agree with the log review; my own mistakes are the most valuable.
Old brother is right; business is business. The gambler's mentality can never be changed, and you'll always be a rookie.
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NotFinancialAdvice
· 23h ago
To be honest, this set of concepts sounds logical, but most people still can't execute it.
Thirty years of experience is indeed worth listening to, but every time you hear someone talk about discipline, discipline, in the end, they still rely on gut feeling to go all-in.
The quadruple rotation sounds like it offers more security, but when backtested 100 times, a bunch of people get stuck at that stage.
This is the hardest part of trading—it's not about learning, but about whether you can truly follow the rules.
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MeltdownSurvivalist
· 23h ago
Discipline is really strict; I am part of the group that died because of greed.
This system sounds reliable, but how many can actually implement it effectively?
The part about deviating from the structure needs to be reviewed several times; I feel this is the core.
Running a simulated account for two months is a good suggestion; it's definitely better than blindly messing around.
Using multiple indicators for confirmation can indeed reduce false breakouts, much better than guessing with a single indicator.
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CodeZeroBasis
· 23h ago
Discipline is really the ultimate skill for surviving in trading, not just something you listen to and take as a joke.
That's right, ten years ago I was the kind of person who traded casually, and now looking back, I really lost out.
The quadruple rotation sounds complicated, but it's actually just a lock to prevent yourself from acting recklessly.
This system is worth spending time to study, much more reliable than those calling signals.
Divergence and flag patterns are indeed the two signals I use most often, but the key is whether I can really execute stop-losses.
Running 100 simulated trades before going live—wow, most people simply can't wait that long.
Once the take-profit is set, you need to exit; it sounds simple but it's the hardest step. Greed really is the ultimate disease.
I agree with using multiple indicators to confirm and filter false signals; relying on a single indicator is just gambling.
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GateUser-7b078580
· 23h ago
Data shows that this system still has a high win rate, but the problem is that most people simply cannot stick to discipline...
Although, historical backtesting is often deceptive. How much do real slippage and Gas costs eat into the profits? Let's wait and see.
It sounds reasonable, but market laws will eventually collapse, and no one can save the day when indicators fail.
This system is indeed scientific, but the key is to find a psychological tolerance that suits you... When broken down hourly, no more than five percent of people can truly execute it.
The quadruple rotation sounds complicated, but honestly, it's still a discipline issue—there are no shortcuts.
Confirm the indicators again and again; this approach is fine, but I'm worried that a gap in the market could directly invalidate all backtests... Miners consume too much, and trading costs are really unreasonable.
Standardized processes are correct, but the 1:1 risk-reward ratio you mentioned—can it really work in the highly volatile crypto market?
Having traded for thirty years, my biggest realization is: this is not gambling, this is business. Business requires standardization and repeatable processes. Most people end up losing money because they are too casual and lack a set of disciplined rules to follow.
The system I use is called the Fourfold Rotation, which centers on confirming signals through multiple indicators layered on top of each other, then strictly entering and exiting according to the rules. Today, I’ll share the complete framework with everyone.
**Building the Toolset Library**
On the chart, add four stochastic indicators with parameters set to 9-3-1 (to catch the fastest swings), 14-3-1 (quick momentum), 4-4-1 (medium pace), and 60-1-1 (to capture larger cycles). These four indicators act like different magnifying glasses at various scales, allowing you to sense signals of price reversals in advance. Plus, add three EMA lines—20-period for short-term, 50-period for mid-term, and 200-period for long-term—to judge the overall trend.
**First Super Signal: Divergence Structure**
On 5-minute, 15-minute, or 1-hour charts, when all four indicators drop below 20, pay attention to whether the price has made a new low. The key point: if the 9-3-1 indicator does not make a new low—that’s a bullish divergence, indicating weakening downward momentum. When the 9-3-1 curve turns upward, that’s the entry point for a long position. Place the stop-loss below the divergence low, and aim for at least a 1:1 risk-reward ratio.
The opposite also applies. When all four indicators are above 80, and the price hits a new high but the 9-3-1 doesn’t follow (top divergence), and the 9-3-1 starts turning down, that’s a shorting opportunity. Stop-loss should be set above the divergence high. Remember: don’t rush into the trade; wait until all indicators confirm before acting—this is key to avoiding false signals.
**Second Super Signal: Flag Pattern**
Bullish flags look like this: price stays above the 50 EMA, then pulls back to around the 20 or 50 EMA, while the 9-3-1 indicator approaches 20. At this point, pay special attention to the 60 indicator: if it remains above 85, it indicates that big funds haven’t exited—they’re just shaking out weak hands. When the price touches the 20 EMA and the 9-3-1 also hits 20, it’s a window to add to your position. Why is this timing reliable? Because a high 60 indicator suggests main players are still controlling the rhythm, and the pullback is just a trap for shorts. My usual approach: when the 9-3-1 crosses above 80, take half of your position off, and move the stop-loss to breakeven for the remaining position.
Bear flags follow the opposite logic: when the price drops below the 200 EMA, and both the 60 and 44 indicators are below 20, and the 9-3-1 rebounds to around 80—immediately short. If you’re still holding long positions, that’s a clear signal to exit.
**Risk Discipline is the Bottom Line**
I never test a new system with real money initially. It must be backtested over 100+ times with historical data to verify the logic. Once live trading begins, if the divergence structure is broken, exit immediately—don’t hold onto false hope. Set profit targets and stick to them; greed is the most common way to self-destruct in trading. Keep a trading journal and review regularly to identify issues.
Stop-loss is not a suggestion; it’s a discipline you must obey. You can lose money, but you cannot violate your own rules.
**Path for Beginners**
Start with 1-2 months of simulated trading to fully understand how this system performs under different market conditions. Then backtest at least 100 real data points to ensure your win rate and risk-reward ratio meet expectations. After that, verify with small real funds, and only increase position size once you see consistent profit curves. Slow is fast, and stability wins—this is my deepest insight after thirty years.
**Summary**
The power of the Fourfold Rotation lies in multiple independent indicators confirming signals, which filters out many false signals. Clear entry and exit rules prevent reliance on intuition. Strict risk management ensures that even if you’re wrong, the losses are limited. Trading is a business, and a business needs SOPs—follow the procedures.