I've made money using various different approaches to trading, but the one that remains consistent and has an acceptable risk with low probability of wipe-out is long-term trend-following.
The system currently in use is simple - for an uptrend I look for the 20EMA to be above the 50EMA and both sloping upwards on the D1 chart. Once this picture is in place I set a buy order at yesterday's high, if yesterday's high was lower then the prior day's. Initial SL is 3ATR20 from entry so rarely gets hit. Positions are closed for profit within 3-5 days usually.
The system currently in use is simple - for an uptrend I look for the 20EMA to be above the 50EMA and both sloping upwards on the D1 chart. Once this picture is in place I set a buy order at yesterday's high, if yesterday's high was lower then the prior day's. Initial SL is 3ATR20 from entry so rarely gets hit. Positions are closed for profit within 3-5 days usually.