Everyone who has been in the crypto space knows that to progress from a beginner, the key is not frequent trading, but understanding the market's temperament and managing your own mindset. Today, let's discuss some principles learned after years of exploring the crypto market.



Getting trapped is common. The key is not to always think about turning things around quickly. At this point, adding to your position is not greed, but maintaining a steady mindset. Honestly lowering your average cost and preserving your capital are the long-term strategies. Chasing quick gains will only deepen your losses.

The most dangerous market is the one that appears calm on the surface. The crypto market is like a still water surface, but there may be turbulent currents underneath. Don't be blinded by small short-term gains; always be prepared for big waves.

A correction after a sharp rise is an iron law. You can feel this from the candlestick charts; triangle formations formed over several days often indicate an upcoming decision on the direction. Stay alert when prices surge; a correction is inevitable.

The market's rhythm requires you to think contrarily. Buy during declines and sell during rises; going against the trend can help you avoid the trap of following the herd.

Hold your finger steady when prices peak, and don't rush to buy the dip during a plunge. Be patient during sideways movement. These three simple rules can help you filter out 80% of wrong decisions.

In an uptrend, focus on support levels; in a downtrend, watch resistance levels. This is not prediction but probability. Knowing where these levels are allows your stop-loss and take-profit points to be more scientific.

Full position trading is basically gambling. The crypto market is unpredictable; even the most promising trend can be affected by black swans. Learn to scale in, take profits timely, and trade freely to survive longer.

Finally, and most importantly: trading crypto is about mindset. Greed makes people chase rallies, fear makes people sell in panic. These two emotions are the biggest killers of your account. Maintaining a calm mindset allows you to navigate volatile assets like SOL, ETH, and BTC with ease.

There are no absolute winners in trading, only those who survive longer.
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hodl_therapistvip
· 22h ago
That's right, I'm just worried that some people will still chase gains and sell off after hearing this. Mindset is really much more difficult than skills.
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GateUser-00be86fcvip
· 22h ago
That's right, mindset is indeed the most important. But I still often get caught and have lost a lot even when adding positions. Let me guess, is the next black swan coming again? This theory sounds perfect, but in practice, it's still easy to be influenced by emotions. Full position is indeed a suicidal act, a lesson learned from blood and tears. Contrarian thinking sounds simple, but when it really comes to critical moments, I still panic. Living long is indeed more realistic than making quick money.
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P2ENotWorkingvip
· 22h ago
That's right. When you're trapped, it's the biggest test of your mentality. I was rushing to turn things around back then, but the more I tried, the deeper I got. Now I understand that adding positions needs to be done with a sense of timing.
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TommyTeachervip
· 23h ago
The words sound nice, but when it comes to actually operating, it's easy to get carried away. I've been trapped countless times like this.
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