People often look at a trader’s account doubling and jump to conclusions—this guy is a genius, catching the market movements as soon as they happen, making money with just a couple of trades. But have you heard the truth? Most consistently profitable traders have been repeatedly educated by the market over the years.



Chasing news, chasing hot coins, chasing explosive rallies—trying every trick in the book. Until one day, they realize—the thing that saves an account is not prediction ability, nor sudden inspiration, but four words: simple perseverance.

There was a trader who started with 5,000 yuan and eventually reached 8 million. How did he do it? All with this approach:

**First: Trade Less.** While others open a dozen trades overnight, he only makes 1-2 trades a day at most. Frequent trading is the easiest way to be driven by emotions; once your hand moves, your mind starts making stories.

**Second: Focus Only on Mainstream Coins.** Don’t chase flying fairy coins; stick to BTC, ETH, and other high-confidence assets. The thrill isn’t as intense, but surviving longer is the real profit.

**Third: Mechanical Execution.** Set entry and exit prices in advance. Don’t act until the price hits your target; execute when it does, and don’t change plans midway. The more robotic your trading, the more stable your profits.

**Fourth: Position Sizing.** Use no more than one-third of your total capital per trade, never go all-in. This rule sounds simple but has saved countless people.

**Fifth: Pre-Set Take Profit and Stop Loss.** Once set, don’t modify them—don’t let emotions take over.

Why does the simple method win? Because smart people tend to overthink. They love predicting, gambling on the future, improvising on the spot. But the market’s real killer isn’t lack of skill; it’s itchy hands.

The smarter you are, the easier you are to be deceived by your own judgment. When emotions surge, even the best plans fall apart. The ones who blow up are often those with quick hands; those who survive are the steady, disciplined traders who execute with the calmness of wood.

That trader’s path was slow but steady. Initially, with 5,000 yuan, he kept bouncing back—earning a few tens, then losing a few tens. He did experience dips, pulling back to over 10,000 yuan. But he always stuck to his simple rules: no adding to positions, no reckless moves, no improvising.

Year after year, his account doubled and doubled again, eventually reaching 8 million.

Can you learn from this? Yes. But you need to do these things:

Resist the urge when others are making money.
Stay calm when others are shouting buy or sell.
Stick to the rules you set for yourself.

The market ultimately rewards not intelligence, but execution. This path isn’t exciting, it has no myth, no passion. But it truly allows you to survive, make money, and stay stable long-term. If you want to walk the steady road, you must be prepared to endure hardship.
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WalletDetectivevip
· 9h ago
To be honest, I've heard this stuff so many times, but 99% of people still get itchy hands after listening and continue to operate frequently. Very few can truly do it.
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MissedTheBoatvip
· 9h ago
You're really right. I used to be the kind of person who couldn't resist the urge to trade frequently, only to get caught in the end. Watching others soar every day, while I kept bouncing at the bottom. Later, I realized that the ones who truly make money are never the prediction experts, but those who are incredibly steady. In the past few years, I've been learning to trade less and follow the rules. It may not be as exciting, but I've definitely been able to survive longer.
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MetaRecktvip
· 9h ago
Honestly, this is a summary of the pitfalls I've stepped into over the past few years. Once I get impatient, I just go all in, and I believe in it. Seeing others make a fortune with ten or more trades in a day, I really want to join, but it all blew up. Now I stick to BTC and ETH, slow but comfortable. The story of going from 5,000 to 8 million is actually just one sentence: if you can endure, you'll be fine.
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MEVHunterLuckyvip
· 9h ago
Honestly, it's a bit annoying to hear, but it really hit the point. I'm the kind of person who gets itchy hands, the fool who places twenty trades a day. Looks like I need to change this bad habit, or else if I keep going like this, I'll really face liquidation. Oh my God, turns out making money is so simple? Then I’ve been wasting the past two years. This set of theories doesn't sound very new, but why is it so hard to do? It’s really heartbreaking. Mechanical execution sounds easy, but when it comes to actually executing, emotions come into play. Who can handle that? Divide your position into 1/3, the thrill of all-in is gone, but at least you're alive. This is indeed more reasonable. So the secret to making money is—don't overthink it, just obey? Why do I feel like this is a subtle mockery of me? With the figure of 8 million here, how many people will need to reevaluate their trading methods?
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ImpermanentPhilosophervip
· 9h ago
You're absolutely right. I went from losing 50,000 to 20,000 this way. The itch to trade is really the number one killer; I can't resist opening more positions. That guy can hold up to 8 million, I really admire that. I've heard too many miraculous operations; it's better to stick honestly with BTC and ETH. That's why I lose every day—being too smart. I always regret afterward, but next time I still can't resist. I really haven't managed my position sizing well; I often go all-in. Living is more important than making quick money. That really hits home.
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MidnightTradervip
· 9h ago
Exactly right, I was initially a compulsive trader, making over ten trades a day, losing money hand over fist. Really, execution is the key, many people fail because they are too clever for their own good. 8 million is indeed a distant goal, but that set of methods... I am now slowly exploring, and I feel it’s feasible. Whenever I move my hand, I start making up stories—this sentence hits home. I’ve already developed the habit of not going all-in; living longer has definitely helped. But I can’t help but watch others make money, which easily affects my mindset. The hard part is sticking to it, everyone knows that many people just can’t do it. Clumsy skills are also valuable; this big truth no one likes to hear.
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