Many people make trading overly complicated. In fact, some seemingly simple methods are the easiest to stick with.

I have seen a successful trader who, in his early years, struggled in traditional business, then shifted to market research, maintaining a very disciplined style.

His trading process is not complicated—centered around four steps: selecting targets, entering positions, managing positions, and exiting. But each step has clear rules and is never arbitrarily changed.

**Step 1: Lock in the daily chart timeframe.**
After opening the chart, all noise from other timeframes is filtered out; only the daily chart is considered. The screening criterion is simple: the daily MACD has already generated a bullish crossover. If the crossover occurs above the zero line, it’s even more valuable for participation, indicating a relatively solid structure.

**Step 2: Use the daily moving average as a benchmark.**
Avoid piling on complex indicators; just watch one daily moving average. Hold when the price is above the moving average, and prepare to exit if it effectively breaks below. This line is the core support point of the entire system.

**Step 3: Clear conditions for entering and reducing positions.**
Only consider building a position when the price reclaims the daily moving average and trading volume increases simultaneously. During the trend, if a single wave gains close to 40%, take some profits off the table first; if the trend continues to strengthen, reduce the second part of the position. The goal is to lock in profits and lower uncertainty.

**Step 4: Exit decisively.**
A close below the moving average is a signal. Regardless of how you feel at the moment, you must execute a full exit the next day. Don’t hesitate if you sell too early—if the market returns to the moving average, just follow the rules and re-enter.

For most traders, whether they can discipline themselves to follow the rules is the ultimate dividing line. Simple rules are not a flaw; they are an advantage—they reduce execution difficulty and increase the likelihood of sticking with the strategy. This method has stood the test of time in Bitcoin and mainstream altcoin swing trading.