Having spent these years in the trading market, I’ve found that most beginners are asking one question: how to be both effortless and consistently profitable? My answer is definitely yes — such methods do exist, and they are so simple that you might find it hard to believe.

After years of exploration, I’ve summarized four core points, which are also all the techniques I currently use.

**First is the market direction.** Don’t be dazzled by the complexity created by a bunch of indicators. Just focus on the daily chart and MACD; this combination is enough. Especially when MACD forms a golden cross above the zero line, that’s a relatively stable entry signal. Many people insist on finding hidden indicators, but in reality, they are just fooling themselves.

**Second is to find a key moving average as a reference.** Treat it as your life or death line. As long as the price stays above it, hold your position and wait for gains. If it falls below, decisively exit. The most important thing here is execution — don’t guess, don’t overthink, don’t procrastinate; if it’s time to leave, just leave.

**Next is how to take profits.** You can’t become a big fat cat with one bite. When the gain reaches 40%, take some profits; at 80%, take some more. The remaining position should be left to the market trend to run. If it later breaks below the moving average, then close out the last part as well. The benefit of this approach is stability — it’s less likely to be repeatedly shaken out and lose the gain