In the past five years in the crypto circle, I went from an initial net worth of 3 million to a debt of 8 million, and finally stood back up to achieve stable profits. This experience taught me a truth: in the cryptocurrency market, having courage alone is far from enough; you also need a workable trading system.

In the early years, I was obsessed with various complex technical indicators and short-term trading, and only after falling into countless pits did I realize—those who truly make money are often using ridiculously simple methods.

My core approach boils down to two points: set the big direction with the monthly chart, and find entry points with the daily chart. It sounds simple, but this system has radically changed my situation.

**Step 1: Identify Strong Coins**

Spend some time every weekend reviewing the market over the past 11 days, and identify the top-performing coins. But the key is to have an eye for quality—not every coin that’s rising is worth touching. The most concerning are coins that have been falling for more than three days in a row, which usually indicates that funds are already exiting at high levels. Entering at this point is just taking over someone else’s bag.

The signs of a strong coin are obvious: during an upward move, trading volume clearly increases; during a decline, volume shrinks. This combination of volume and price movement is worth paying attention to, as it indicates genuine underlying funds supporting the move.

**Step 2: Confirm Trend with Monthly MACD Golden Cross**

This is the most critical step and also something many people tend to overlook. Open the monthly chart and focus on the MACD. When the monthly MACD shows a golden cross, it indicates that the larger cycle has shifted, and the risk at this point is relatively controllable.

Many prefer to operate on the daily or hourly charts, but that makes it easier to be fooled by false breakouts. Using the monthly chart to confirm the big trend helps filter out a lot of noise.