2026-01-21 14:22:04

Many people think trading cryptocurrencies is complicated, but ultimately it boils down to one sentence: find a suitable model for yourself, control impulses, avoid frequent reckless actions, and you'll naturally survive longer in the market.

I have summarized 8 practical experiences, all lessons learned from losses:

The signal of a strong coin falling for 9 consecutive days should not be ignored. Once it appears, it indicates that the chips are starting to loosen, and the market is giving you an opportunity to exit. Many people still hope "to wait a bit longer for a rebound," but in the end, they trap themselves step by step. Instead of that, it's better to cut losses in time or seize the turning point.

Any coin that rises for 2 days in a row should be reduced. The market fears greed most; a fierce rally is often followed by a quick correction. Taking profits and securing gains is truly wise advice.

Be extra cautious if a single-day increase exceeds 7%. Do not chase high the next day; this is often a trick by institutions or big players to push up and then dump, with latecomers at the greatest risk of catching the falling knife.

Even for strong coins, do not jump in recklessly if the correction hasn't ended. Many people can't wait for these days, and as a result, they become "the last to buy in," losing money unfairly.

If there is no movement after 3 days of sideways consolidation, observe for another 3 days. This indicates that funds haven't truly entered the market. Instead of waiting idly, it's better to look for other opportunities. Sticking stubbornly is just a waste of time and opportunity cost.

If you haven't recovered your costs the next day, exit decisively. Weak markets behave this way; waiting only deepens the trap. Don't be soft when it's time to cut losses.

There is a pattern in the top gainers called 3→5→7. When a stock rises for 2 consecutive days, you can buy on dips, but by the 5th day, it's usually time to consider exiting. Don't expect to catch the 7th day's gains.

And the most important point: observe volume-price relationships, and don't overly rely on technical indicators. A volume breakout at low levels is worth noting, but if volume increases at high levels and prices still can't rise, it's dangerous. Be alert and exit timely.

Overall, the logic is simple: if the market is not right, stay out; if the opportunity hasn't come, hold back. Make fewer mistakes, and you'll naturally survive longer.

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InfraVibes

· 17h ago

Here we go again, it's easy to say, but who can really do it when it comes to execution? --- Drop for 9 days straight and then run, but can you predict accurately? I'm just a armchair strategist after the fact. --- Buy the dip for 2 days and then reduce your position? Bro, you're teaching us to make small money. --- Everyone can talk about low buy-in and high sell-off strategies, but the key is psychological resilience, which no one can get past. --- Whether these patterns are right or not, the core is having the guts to cut losses, which is the real challenge. --- I've never seen the 3→5→7 pattern myself, maybe my coins just don't match that. --- Talking about volume-price relationships every day, but when it really matters, we're still driven by emotions, haha. --- Honestly, those who can cut losses live longer; those who can't are just leek farmers. It's old news. --- I believe in the institution's dumping strategy, but how to see it from the trading volume—that's the real skill. --- Wait 3 days of sideways movement and then another 3 days, by then you'll already be FOMOing into other coins, haha.

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LayerHopper

· 17h ago

That's so right. I didn't react to the nine-day decline, and I got trapped for three months. Now I've learned to be smart—once the chips loosen, I immediately slip away. --- The rise ranking from 3→5→7 is really perfect. I would have regretted not selling on day 5. Greed harms people. --- High volume without a rise is a dangerous signal. I previously held on stubbornly and kept falling. Now that I see this signal, I just run. --- After three days of sideways movement, it's time to change the target. Don't hold on stubbornly; it's really just a waste of time and market opportunity. --- I'm most afraid of those who want to keep pushing after two days of gains. Don't get annoyed by the saying "take profits and run"; it has saved me several times. --- If you don't recover your cost the next day, you have to cut losses. This is the hardest to execute but also the most critical. Being soft-hearted means losing money. --- A single-day surge of over 7%? That’s definitely institutional dumping. The ones following the trend afterward usually get no good results. --- Carefully studying the volume-price relationship is really more effective than any technical indicator. Volume increase at low levels is the real signal. --- Don't recklessly buy into strong coins that are just beginning to retrace. I've learned too many lessons from those who took the bait. Just wait for the right moment. --- Market conditions are not right, stay out of the market—that's the secret to longevity.

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ChainChef

· 17h ago

ngl the 9-day consecutive drop thing hits different... it's like when your broth finally breaks, time to plate up and move on

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AirdropHermit

· 17h ago

That's so true. I got trapped during the 9-day consecutive decline, and now it clearly signals something. Honestly, these experiences are earned with real money, it's heartbreaking. That 7% increase really hit home for me; I’ve been caught chasing highs and getting cut countless times. After three days of sideways movement, I usually start looking for other opportunities—don't hold on to one thing blindly. The key is to control your impulses; most losses are caused by frequent impulsive trades. The core of this strategy is one word: wait. Wait until the opportunity truly arrives before acting. The pattern of 3→5→7 in the rise percentage list definitely exists; it's right to exit on the 5th day. When volume increases at low levels, you should pay attention; if volume surges at high levels but the price can't push higher, it's time to run—this is the easiest way to get caught in a trap. In plain terms, don't be greedy; living longer is the real winning strategy.

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GateUser-c799715c

· 17h ago

I think it's a bit absolute to say that these rules really apply to all cryptocurrencies. --- A continuous 9-day decline must be a sign to exit? Sometimes I think it's just a big shakeout. --- It sounds easy to just go all-in when the market is wrong, but in reality, everyone is just betting on a rebound... --- A 7% surge is called a dump, but what if it doubles the next day? Missing out can really mess with your mindset. --- This advice always sounds so confident, but in reality, the market often does the opposite. --- The last point about the relationship between volume and price is somewhat interesting; I've seen most of the others already. --- "Make fewer mistakes to live longer" is simple to say, but isn't the hardest part figuring out which ones are mistakes? --- Wait three days of sideways movement, then wait another three days; by the time six days pass, the opportunity is gone.

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