90-Year Cryptocurrency Trader: 500,000 turned into 70 million in 5 years, relying on this method!
I am 37 years old this year, from Jiangxi, and now reside in Guangzhou. I have two houses, one for my family and one for myself. I also have two cars, a Maserati and a GLS.
500,000 turned into 60 million in 5 years, relying on no insider information and not depending on luck, solely based on a ridiculously simple method — today, I am sharing the experiences accumulated over these 2482 days for free with my brothers:
What is the most heartbreaking sentence in this market? "You will never earn money beyond your cognition."
I have been in the secondary market for 9 years, encountering over 10,000 investors! But do you know? Those who truly achieve financial freedom do not exceed 10 people! The success rate is less than 1%. Where does the reason lie?
It's simple: it's not because the technology is poor, nor is it due to insufficient funds, but because the cognition does not match the desire, and the execution does not match the plan.
I also walked from being a "little leek" step by step: from the stock market to the cryptocurrency market, I have been liquidated, been cut, had my mentality explode, and even thought about quitting at one point, but in the end, I persevered!
In the fast-paced financial market, more and more traders are leaning towards short-cycle operations, striving to capture more trading opportunities in a limited time. However, the world of low cycles is also a jungle filled with risks, noise, false breakouts, emotional trading... it's easy to fall into a trap if not careful. Is there a rhythm that is neither too fast to "lose direction" nor too slow to "miss opportunities"? — The 15-minute cycle may just be the rhythm point you've been searching for.
Today, we will talk about a highly practical "15-minute trading strategy" that will help you accurately capture opportunities in intraday trends and steadily improve your win rate.
1. Why choose the 15-minute cycle?
1. Moderate trading frequency, avoiding "overtrading"
Many beginners like to focus on 1-minute or 5-minute charts; while there are many signals, they are easily disturbed by noise, leading to frequent entries and exits, continually getting washed out. The 15-minute chart is perfectly positioned between short and medium-term trades, providing a golden ratio:
The number of signals per day is moderate, and the pace of operations is neither rushed nor slow.
It can filter out some "false moves," making the signals more reliable.
The 15-minute cycle achieves an excellent balance in trading frequency, avoiding the confusion of low cycles and preventing missed opportunities like in long cycles. For traders who want to improve their win rate without being led by the market, this is a highly trustworthy rhythm.
2. The ideal cycle for day traders
For day traders who do not want to hold positions overnight and hope for quick feedback, the 15-minute chart is the balance point between efficiency and safety:
Sensitive enough to respond to changes in market trends;
But it doesn't get as chaotic as in 1-minute charts;
Common pairs like EUR/USD and GBP/USD exhibit abundant volatility and good rhythm in this cycle.
It provides frequent trading opportunities without leading to the pitfalls of high-frequency interference. It creates a "controllable battlefield" for day traders, allowing both offense and retreat, making it a highly cost-effective trading rhythm.
3. Technical indicators are more readable
Indicators like MACD, EMA, MA, and RSI perform more stably on the 15-minute chart, avoiding chaotic signals and significant lags, making them very suitable for combined momentum, trend, and strength analysis.
2. Core framework of the strategy: Three-dimensional resonance confirmation signals
This strategy does not blindly rely on a single indicator but emphasizes "multi-dimensional resonance". We only consider entering when the direction of the trend, momentum, and price behavior are all aligned.
Technical indicator pairing:
In actual trading, we recommend using a combination of EMA and MA to judge the strength of bullish and bearish trends, balancing sensitivity with enhanced stability in trend judgment.
EMA20, EMA60, EMA120: three exponential moving averages representing short-term trends, main trends, and long-term trend references.
MA20, MA60, MA120: Can serve as auxiliary indicators for judging the smoothness of trends, combined with EMA to observe the repeated crossing of trends.
MACD (12,26,9): Judge momentum changes, confirm if the market is "strong enough".
15-Minute Candlestick Chart: As the basic carrier for trading, judge breakouts and patterns.
By combining the rapid response of EMA with the stable buffering of MA, traders can more clearly identify the current market state, reducing misjudgments and hesitations. EMA20, EMA60, EMA120: three exponential moving averages representing short-term trends, current main trends, and long-term references.
Entry logic (for bullish positions):
When EMA20 crosses above EMA60, and their distances gradually widen, forming a classic "bullish arrangement" structure, it usually indicates that the short-term trend is strongly rising. However, to enhance the stability of the judgment, we can introduce the dual-line system logic: observe the crossing of MA20 and EMA60. If MA20 is also rising and gradually moving away from EMA60, it suggests that the trend is not just a temporary fluctuation but has a sustained healthy rising structure. EMA provides sensitive signals, while MA offers buffered confirmation, and dual-line resonance can better eliminate false breakouts and enhance signal credibility.
1. MACD forms a golden cross with increasing red bars; if the golden cross occurs above the 0 axis, it usually indicates strong trend continuation and bullish momentum; if the golden cross occurs below the 0 axis, it indicates a rebound intention, but the trend signal needs further confirmation.
At the same time, we need to pay close attention to the divergence signals provided by MACD: when the price hits a new high but MACD does not sync with a new high (i.e., top divergence), it may indicate that the upward momentum is waning. However, this signal's interpretation cannot be done in isolation; it must be combined with the stage of the market.
If currently in a strong upward trend, especially with a complete bullish structure and stable bullish arrangement of EMA and MA, the appearance of top divergence is often a "breath" in the normal upward process; at this time, blindly shorting is likely to be crushed by the trend.
Conversely, if the trend shows fatigue or the market enters a consolidation phase, the reference value of the top divergence signal will significantly increase, becoming an important clue for early warning.
Additionally, the frequency and overlap of top and bottom divergences are also critical — if multiple top divergence signals occur consecutively in a certain area, especially when MACD resonates with candlesticks, RSI, and other indicators, it often signals that the market's potential reversal force is accumulating. The more divergences, the stronger the signal, and the higher the probability of a turning point.
3. The current price stands above the previous platform or pressure zone, confirming an effective breakout;
Summary: The core of bullish entry logic lies in three-dimensional resonance confirmation — stability of trend structure, coordination of momentum indicators, and effective breakout at key positions. Only when these three elements combine can a higher probability entry situation be constructed. In this process, the combination of EMA and MA's sensitivity and stability, MACD's momentum trend judgment, and detailed identification of support and resistance form the foundational support of this strategy.
Exit strategy:
Set reasonable take-profit levels, such as: previous high/low points, 1.5 to 2 times the stop-loss distance;
If MACD shows a top divergence, or the price breaks below the 20 moving average group (EMA20 and MA20), and the 20 moving average group shows a clear downward turn and crosses below the 60 moving average group (EMA60 and MA60), this can serve as a warning signal for a potential market reversal or adjustment. At the same time, if trading volume significantly increases and is accompanied by long upper shadows, it indicates that those who should have bought have already bought, and those who should have sold have sold. If the market is at a relatively high/low level, it suggests that the market may be releasing opposite momentum, and one should be vigilant and consider reducing positions or exiting to avoid potential risks.
You can also adopt a method of partial take-profit + trailing stop-loss to secure profits.
3. Key positions: Technical structure determines the outcome
In this section, the focus is on the importance of the technical structure of "key positions" for trading success, emphasizing that even the best indicators cannot surpass the influence of support/resistance areas. Support and resistance areas are critical zones for price reversals and breakouts. Especially in short-term trading, these areas often determine whether the trend can continue or whether a reversal will occur.
Detailed summary:
1. The role of support/resistance areas: Support and resistance are not static; they are determined by historical market behavior. These areas represent price levels where market participants concentrate, often marking the points of price rebounds or breakouts. By accurately judging the support and resistance ranges, traders can control risk and make trading decisions at these critical positions.
2. How to identify key positions: The highs and lows during the Asian and European sessions: These time periods' highs and lows typically become references for support and resistance, especially after the market's initial response.
Previous fluctuation ranges: The upper and lower bounds of historical fluctuation ranges often serve as key price levels for subsequent trading, reflecting potential reversal pressures.
Integer levels: Such as 1.0900, 1.1000, etc., are price ranges widely monitored in the market, where prices often encounter significant reactions.
3. Strengthening the confirmation of the technical structure: Judging key positions not only relies on price behavior but also combines other technical analysis tools (such as candlestick patterns, Bollinger Bands, etc.) to confirm the effectiveness of breakouts or reversals. For instance, if a strong reversal pattern (like a hammer, engulfing pattern, etc.) is seen in the support range, it can be considered for decision-making.
By accurately identifying key positions in the technical structure, combined with patterns, historical prices, and other technical indicators, traders can make more precise entry and exit decisions at critical moments. These "technical structures" determine the short-term market direction, and successful trades often occur through precise operations at these key positions.
4. Risk management: Strategies can make money; discipline can save lives
The essence of trading is not prediction, but probability and control. Even with a precise strategy, it is impossible to achieve 100% success; therefore, the following controls must be integrated into the system:
1. Stop-loss settings
Generally set between 10-15 points, or adjusted to a suitable volatility range based on ATR indicators;
Stop-loss points should avoid recent volatility range edges to prevent "stop hunting";
2. Position control
The maximum risk per trade should not exceed 2% of the account balance;
For example: with a $1000 account and a stop loss of 15 points, the maximum value per point should not exceed $1.33, calculating the appropriate lot size;
3. Take-profit mechanism
Fixed profit-loss ratio: such as 1:2, 1:2.5;
Dynamic take-profit: Exit early in the event of MACD divergence or EMA structure changes;
Partial take-profit: Lock in some profits while allowing some to follow the trend's extension.
5. In conclusion: Take control of the rhythm in your own hands
The 15-minute chart is the art of rhythm. It does not pursue high frequency or blindly trust long positions but seeks balance in "efficiency, rhythm, and control."
The essence of this strategy lies not in a one-size-fits-all solution but in: "Waiting for triple confirmations + precise execution + strict risk control."
If you always regret "not entering" after the market moves or frequently chase highs and get trapped, try slowing down your trading by half a beat.
True masters are not those who predict the future but those who can recognize the current situation and act at critical points.
Lastly! It is even more important to focus on the 8 major iron rules of learning!
Rule 1: Concentrate 50,000 to 80,000 in 1 ticket, 180,000 to 300,000 in 2 tickets, and at most 3-4 tickets for 500,000 to 800,000. No matter how much capital you have, don’t exceed 5 tickets. They say don’t put all your eggs in one basket, but during turbulent markets, the more baskets you have, the worse the breakage.
Rule 2: Only add positions when making money; do not average down when trapped! Before adding positions, soul-search the question: Would you dare to establish a new position in this ticket right now? If not, cut it! I often look at candlesticks upside down; support and resistance instantly reverse, which is very useful!
Rule 3: Don't chop tickets during early morning crashes; there are often deep V recoveries in the afternoon; if there's a sudden spike at the end of the day, reduce your position first; the probability of a pullback the next day is 70%. Low volume declines will continue to decline, while low volume green closes signal a bottom; if there's a volume surge but stagnation, run away quickly; a massive surge must have a pullback. This rule has a win rate of over 80%!
Rule 4: Retail investors are most comfortable with 2-3 tickets; a common issue is having too much cash on too many tickets, stubbornly holding onto losses, and weakly averaging down. If holding more than 5 tickets and most are trapped, prioritize cutting the broken tickets (for example, those that break below the 10-day line). Even in a bull market, I do not hold more than 4 tickets.
Rule 5: If beginners do not know how to buy and sell, the simplest and most direct method is to hold above the 5-day line in short trades, and exit if breaking below the 5-day line; for medium trades, hold above the 20-day line and exit if breaking below it. There are many methods, but the best one is the one that suits you. The difficulty in trading is not the lack of methods but the execution. Sticking mindlessly to one method is far better than constantly switching. Over 90% of people do not ask questions.
Rule 6: When losing, the stop-loss line is fixed; don’t fantasize about averaging down into a long position; when making money, the take-profit line must follow upwards; if profit reaches 20% and retraces 5%, you must run; if profit reaches 30% and retraces 10%, withdraw immediately!
Rule 7: A sharp drop is a mirror; if the market crashes and your ticket remains flat, it indicates that the main force is locking positions, hold steady and eat well; if the market crashes and your ticket plummets but the next day shows strong recovery, this is a washout using momentum, and you can buy the dip during the next sharp drop.
Rule 8: Beginners should recognize moving averages when buying and selling: cut losses if breaking below the 5-day line in short trades, and retreat if breaking below the 20-day line in medium trades. There are countless methods; the key is execution! Sticking to one approach is ten times better than changing methods.
The best time to plant a tree was ten years ago, or it is now! In 2025, let us use candlesticks as our pen and volatility as our ink to write our own path to financial freedom outside the 8-hour mark. That's all for today; I am Yan An, good at simplifying complex issues. See you next time!
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