2026-01-22 03:24:06

Many traders have fallen into this trap: low-liquidity coins seem to have a large rebound potential, and a 15% dead cat bounce can indeed be tempting. But what is the reality? A single slippage on a buy or sell can swallow up 15%, completely offsetting the rebound gains. Even more painfully, if you don't take profits in time, once the rebound rally passes, the coin price continues to decline, leading to another cycle. This is why experienced traders emphasize the importance of liquidity—what appears to be a profitable opportunity is often eaten up entirely by high trading costs. Instead of chasing short-term rebounds, it's better to focus on mainstream coins with sufficient liquidity, at least so that slippage doesn't become a meat grinder for your profits.

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SolidityNewbie

· 01-22 04:12

Slippage is truly a killer... Having experienced the feeling of a 15% rebound disappearing in an instant, I now only trade major cryptocurrencies.

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Blockchainiac

· 01-22 03:53

Haha... That's why I only stick to major coins. The temptation of small coins to rebound is too great, and if you're not careful, you'll get slippage and get eaten alive. --- Coins with low liquidity are really beginner harvesters. Watching a 15% rebound makes your eyes light up, but once slippage hits, everything's gone. --- Every time I see someone chasing small coin rebounds, I think of the pitfalls I’ve stepped into... Instead of betting on a dead cat bounce, it's better to play it safe with mainstream coins. --- The temptation of a rebound ≠ a money-making opportunity. Getting completely eaten by slippage really hits home. --- Liquidity is the core. Recognize this point clearly to avoid many detours, everyone. --- Dead cat bounce? Ha, once slippage occurs, you'll understand what a profit grinder is. --- Why not choose safe mainstream coins? Do you really want to gamble on low-liquidity rebounds...

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EyeOfTheTokenStorm

· 01-22 03:35

Isn't this just my blood, sweat, and tears from last year? I will never touch low-liquidity coins again. Slippage is truly a silent harvester; data can be deceptive, but account balances won't lie. Basically, it's gambler's psychology—seeing a 15% rebound gets you excited, but in the end, selling in one go results in heavy losses. I've seen this cycle too many times. Liquidity is the hard truth. Mainstream coins like BTC and ETH may not have as dramatic gains, but at least you don't have to worry about slippage eating you completely. Another IQ tax opportunity. Everyone should honestly stick to trading mainstream coins. Historical data shows that rebounds of low-liquidity coins are always fleeting, and the technicals simply can't support them. Instead of chasing dead cat bounces, wait for a solid bottom formation before jumping in. Risk warning: Don't be fooled by short-term volatility.

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OfflineNewbie

· 01-22 03:35

Slippage is really an invisible killer. I fell for this trap once before; a 15% rebound looked exciting, but as soon as I sold, I got eaten up. --- Low-liquidity coins are just traps. Greedy during dead cat bounces, only to get caught when the price reverses. --- Honestly, you should stick to mainstream coins. Don't be blinded by the rebound potential of small tokens; in the end, all your money is eroded by trading costs. --- Only after experiencing it do you understand that seemingly profitable opportunities are actually leek traps; liquidity is the key. --- The problem is that many beginners can't tell what a dead cat bounce is or when to take profits, which keeps them stuck in this cycle. --- Instead of chasing that 15% rebound, it's better to steadily enjoy the liquidity dividends of mainstream coins—much less hassle.

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UnluckyValidator

· 01-22 03:33

Slippage is really a silent harvest, you can tell just by touching low-liquidity coins.

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LostBetweenChains

· 01-22 03:32

What a bloody lesson, low-liquidity coins are just a trap --- Slippage is really incredible, a 15% rebound but the fee took 20% --- Dead cat bounce does more harm than good, it's better to play it safe with mainstream coins --- Why do some people always have to gamble on those garbage liquidity coins? I just can't understand --- I already fell for this before, now I just pass on coins with low liquidity --- You're so right, high transaction costs eat up all the profits, it's heartbreaking --- The rebound looks tempting, but when you actually calculate the costs, it’s enough to break your confidence --- Mainstream coins are the way to go, don’t be fooled by that 15% illusion --- Coins with poor liquidity are a pit to vomit blood over, I won't touch them anymore --- This is why retail investors will always be retail investors, chasing after those ghostly things

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