Do you know why you always chase the highs and sell the lows?



Many traders think it's bad luck, but the real problem lies elsewhere.

A month ago, I reviewed the trading habits of 37 friends who have been consistently losing money. After analyzing, I found a common point: they all treat trading as gambling rather than decision-making.

When you're still asking "how to play," you've often already fallen into this trap.

Honestly, in the crypto world, those who shouldn't stay are not the ones with little funds, but those who can't distinguish between "betting" and "planning." Experiences like getting caught early after entering a position, bouncing back after stopping out, or starting a liquidation trend—all fundamentally point to the same issue—you’re dancing with the market instead of operating with rhythm.

The subsequent results were both unexpected and logical: within 30 days, 27 people brought their accounts back above the breakeven line. No miracles, no luck—just a change in approach.

This method may sound "stupid."

Stupid enough that it requires no talent, stupid enough that it’s not exciting, and stupid enough that many people are unwilling to use it—because it demands discipline, not risk-taking. No thrill of high-frequency trading, no adrenaline rush from all-in bets, and certainly no joy from gambling on gut feelings.

The core is simply one word: discipline.

Those who truly understand rhythm never need to enter and exit the market every day. They plan ahead instead of chasing K-line patterns. They have a clear position model, controlling the maximum risk of each trade within 7% of the total position. They don’t pursue huge profits but grow steadily through compounding.

Their trading frequency is extremely low—just 2 to 3 decisions per week, which is enough.

The market never rewards those who think they are clever. True turnaround stories usually start with fundamental discipline. Many people are not lacking intelligence; no one has ever taught them what real risk management is.

You are not destined to lose.

The path you’ve taken before has always been wrong. Change your method, and your account will change. Remember this: market moves depend on judgment, profits depend on discipline, and accounts depend on compounding.
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GasFeeCriervip
· 17h ago
That's right, it's just that the words "discipline" have trapped most people.
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NotFinancialAdviservip
· 12-26 14:01
That's right, it's just a lack of discipline, always thinking about gambling to turn things around.
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TokenUnlockervip
· 12-26 13:56
Exactly right, but too many people just can't listen, still staring at the charts every day for excitement.
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PebbleHandervip
· 12-26 13:54
Discipline is easy to talk about, but when it comes to actually doing it... Hmm, I still find it a bit uncomfortable to only trade 2-3 times a week.
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AltcoinHuntervip
· 12-26 13:48
That's right, I lost money like that before, constantly watching the market and following trends, and ended up going all-in and losing everything. Now I've changed my discipline.
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GasFeePhobiavip
· 12-26 13:45
You're so right. I used to be that kind of fool who traded more than ten times a day, constantly watching the charts and following the trend. It wasn't until my account was almost gone that I finally woke up.
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BearMarketHustlervip
· 12-26 13:36
That's right, I used to be that kind of fool who constantly watched the market every day. The mentality of chasing quick money is really harmful. Making two or three trades a week may sound boring, but it actually helps you survive longer.
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