There are no invincible champions in the crypto world; simply staying alive is winning.

I'm 36 this year and have been messing around in the crypto market for a full ten years. During the 2017 bull run, my account once grew to eight figures; later, I experienced two life-and-death crises, and at my worst, my account shrank by 70%—that feeling, even now, makes me break out in cold sweat.

Fortunately, I made it through. Now, I can regularly withdraw profits each year. Over the years, I’ve withdrawn more than 8 million to improve my life, and there are still over 26 million locked in my account. I’m not bragging when I say this, just want to state a fact: you can really survive in this market, and do well.

But honestly, what keeps me consistently profitable isn’t some high-end indicator or mysterious strategy. It’s a trading system built around a single moving average. I’ve tested this method countless times with real money, and today I want to share it with you sincerely.

**Mindset is a hundred times more important than technical indicators**

What’s the most common mistake beginners make? As soon as they enter the market, they go crazy researching MACD, Bollinger Bands, RSI—all kinds of flashy tools. But actually, the deadliest enemy is never the technology; it’s your own psychological defense.

I’ve seen too many people (including myself when I was young)—make a little profit and get cocky, thinking they’re a genius; lose money and panic, trading recklessly to try to recover quickly—resulting in even bigger losses. That’s a classic sign of a mental breakdown.

The crypto market is really a psychological battle. Technical analysis is just a tool; the real core competitiveness is whether you can control your inner demons. Those who can survive ten years in this market are almost all people who can stay calm, observe patiently, and endure loneliness.

**My trading system is so simple: one moving average + trend following**

There’s nothing mysterious about the system itself. The core logic is to use a moving average to judge the main trend, then follow the trend.

First, identify the trend. I mainly look at the weekly chart (like the 20-week moving average), which helps filter out daily noise. When the price is above the moving average, it’s an uptrend; below it, a downtrend. Sounds basic, but few people can consistently execute it.

The key is patience. Many see the price dip back to the moving average and can’t resist entering the market, only to be stopped out—this is a lack of discipline. My habit is to wait for confirmation signals, such as the price touching the moving average and then breaking above again, before making a move.

Similarly, in a downtrend, your job is to stay in cash and wait. No matter how tempting a rebound looks, resist it, because the trend hasn’t turned. Participating at this point is just asking for trouble. It sounds simple, but executing it requires strong mental discipline.

Crypto market volatility is indeed high, but once a trend forms, it usually lasts for several months or even longer. Follow the main trend; avoid high-frequency trading. Naturally, you can earn the money the market gives you. Conversely, frequent trading and stop-losses will eat up your profits through fees and slippage.

These ten years have taught me that the secret to stable profits boils down to two words: survive. Survive long enough to see the market’s temperament clearly, find a rhythm that suits you, and you can continuously profit from this market.