The "Lazy but Effective" Method: How I Turned My Crypto Account Around 5 Times in 3 Months

Skip complex charts, follow the smart money flow Have you ever wondered: every day staring at charts, drawing trendlines, analyzing RSI, MACD… but does your account really grow? Many people in the crypto market spend hours on technical analysis, but ultimately fall into the familiar cycle: how much they make in a bull market – lose everything in a bear market. I used to be like that. Until I abandoned those “sophisticated” methods and switched to a strategy that friends in the industry jokingly call: “The dumbest but most effective way to trade.” The result? In the past 3 months, my account grew from 8,000 USDT to over 120,000 USDT, flipping capital 5 times, with over 80% daily profit-taking rate. Today, I share the entire mindset and operation method of this approach.

1. Don’t Predict the Market – Observe the Money Flow The biggest mistake crypto investors make is thinking they can predict the market. You may analyze very well, speak very logically… but when the market moves, all scenarios can be broken. I no longer predict whether prices will go up or down. Every morning, I do one thing: see where the money is flowing. I monitor: Bitcoin dominance (BTC Dominance)Total Altcoin Market Cap (Total2)On-chain money flow of large walletsMarket open interest fluctuations in derivatives When: BTC dominance decreasesTotal2 increases → Money is leaving Bitcoin and flowing into altcoins → Early sign of altcoin season. I don’t guess. I just follow “smart money.”
2. Capital Management Is a Survival Condition In crypto, the long-term survivors are not those who make the most money, but those who don’t die first. I apply a principle of dividing capital into 3 parts: Part 1: exploratory entryPart 2: increase position upon trend confirmationPart 3: reserve For each trade: Maximum risk: 2–5% of the accountNever all-inNever hold losses This method looks very “slow,” but: Small losses when wrongWinning big when right Most importantly: it forces you to stick to discipline in cutting losses – something 90% of traders can’t do.
3. Making Money Means Going Against the Crowd Crypto is a market of emotions. Most losses happen because: Fear when it’s time to buyGreed when it’s time to sell I do the opposite. When: The market is panickingFear & Greed Index below 20Community screams “crash” → I start looking for entry points. When: Everyone FOMO coins are “about to x100”Google search spikes → I start taking profits. My rules: When others are greedy, I’m afraid. When others are afraid, I’m greedy. Sounds simple, but doing it is the real skill.
4. How I Operate the “Dumb but Effective” Method Step 1: Look at the Big Trend Just a few minutes each day: Check BTC dominanceCheck Altcoin Season IndexCheck overall money flow Know whether the market favors Bitcoin or Altcoin. Step 2: Choose Very Simple Coins I only trade two groups: Stable coins: BTC, ETH, BNB → preserve value, build the account’s foundationPotential coins:Top 50 by market capHigh liquidityHas a story and money flow Avoid trash coins, avoid bottom-fishing dead coins. Step 3: Enter Only When There’s “Confluence” I only enter when at least 3 signals align: Technical: RSI oversoldMoney flow: Open interest surgingOn-chain: large wallets accumulating If not enough signals → stay out. Step 4: Cut Losses First, Let Profits Run Fixed stop-loss: maximum 5%No hard targetIf trend still exists → hold the positionTrend breaks → exit immediately I don’t try to catch the top. I just aim to ride the wave’s body.
5. Psychology Is More Important Than Technicals After many years in crypto, I realize: Technical analysis is just a tool. Psychology is the real weapon. The 5 habits that kill accounts fastest: OvertradingAll-inFOMOHolding lossesNo profit-taking My discipline: Max 1–2 trades per dayLoss of 20% in a day → stop immediatelyProfits → withdraw some to outside fundsOnly use profits to continue trading Conclusion: Simplicity Is the Ultimate This method isn’t flashy. No indicator stacking. No complex strategies. But it helps me: Survive through all cyclesAlways growNever blow up my account In crypto: Money is meant to be sold, not held onto for dreams. The best traders aren’t those who guess the most correctly, but those who understand their limits and stick to discipline to the end. Remember: Longevity in the market is more important than quick gains. If you want to survive and get richer in crypto, start by trading slowly, safely, and following the smart money flow.