Having been involved in the crypto world for ten years, the first few years were purely paying tuition. The worst times saw me losing more than half of my assets, and every mistake left a mark on my heart.
Gradually stabilizing wasn't about suddenly becoming smarter, but about finally realizing one thing — to survive longer in this market, you must first correct these human flaws.
Most people's routines are actually the opposite: they hold on stubbornly when prices drop, and rush to exit when there's a profit. What's the final result? Losing more and more, while earning less and less.
Later, I set a strict rule for myself: once I reach my expected target, lock in the profits; if losses hit the red line, exit immediately. It sounds simple, but when truly enforced, it can help you avoid most pitfalls.
When watching the market, what I pay most attention to isn't the price itself, but whether the capital flow is keeping up. A volume surge without price increase is the most dangerous; a decline in volume that still pushes prices up is the kind of trend worth holding onto.
The logic of holding positions is also very simple — never be greedy or do too many things at once. Focus on just one or two directions for a period; if your positions are too scattered, your attention is divided, making problems more likely.
There's also an often overlooked point: after making profits, take a break; after a series of losses, stop and rest. The market loves to take advantage of those who are impulsive and impatient.
In the end, you'll realize that the hardest part of trading isn't mastering some advanced method, but controlling your own heart. Some always look for shortcuts, only to crash every time; others are willing to slow down, and their path becomes wider and wider.
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GasFeeDodger
· 21h ago
Ten years of tuition fees, this is my blood and tears story.
That's so true, it's really the inner demon causing trouble.
When there's a profit, I want to run; when it drops, I harden myself and resist, deservedly losing.
Those who seriously follow take-profit and stop-loss strategies end up doing well.
I also learned the hard way that volume increase without price rise is a detail to watch out for.
Having too large a position makes everything unclear; focus is the key.
The most dangerous time is when you're numb from losses; at this point, you must force yourself to rest.
Basically, it's about self-discipline, it's not that complicated.
I do the same; pulling my mind back is more effective than anything else.
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AlwaysAnon
· 21h ago
Paying tuition for ten years is really no joke; I’ve been through it too... Now, there's only one thing that works—stop-loss is even harder than take-profit.
That's right, human nature is the biggest enemy; greed can truly destroy everything.
I’ve also been using the tactic of volume not rising, and reverse deduction from shrinking volume is indeed a signal, more accurate than anything else.
The most crucial line hit me right in the heart: being able to control your mind is what makes you a winner. If the approach is right, you can make money even with your eyes closed.
I just want to ask, how did most of the wealth lost in these ten years turn around later? Did you really fill the gaps with this set of logic?
Focusing on one or two directions sounds easy, but not many people can stick with it. I always can’t help but look around.
Pausing is really painful; who wants to rest when making money... but the market truly cures restlessness. You’re so right.
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DegenWhisperer
· 21h ago
Ten years of tuition paid off, no doubt... I'm that kind of idiot who just holds on tight when the market drops
Actually, the most important thing is to recognize yourself; mindset is more important than anything else
Volume increasing without a rise is really a big trap; I've seen too many people crash here
Make money and run, lose money and stop—sounds simple, but actually doing it is really hard
Relying solely on technical analysis is useless; you need to see if the funds are following, that's the core
Focusing intensely on one or two directions is much more reliable than bouncing around
In the end, it's still that saying: controlling your desires is the key to longevity; the market loves to take down those who are impatient and greedy
Having been involved in the crypto world for ten years, the first few years were purely paying tuition. The worst times saw me losing more than half of my assets, and every mistake left a mark on my heart.
Gradually stabilizing wasn't about suddenly becoming smarter, but about finally realizing one thing — to survive longer in this market, you must first correct these human flaws.
Most people's routines are actually the opposite: they hold on stubbornly when prices drop, and rush to exit when there's a profit. What's the final result? Losing more and more, while earning less and less.
Later, I set a strict rule for myself: once I reach my expected target, lock in the profits; if losses hit the red line, exit immediately. It sounds simple, but when truly enforced, it can help you avoid most pitfalls.
When watching the market, what I pay most attention to isn't the price itself, but whether the capital flow is keeping up. A volume surge without price increase is the most dangerous; a decline in volume that still pushes prices up is the kind of trend worth holding onto.
The logic of holding positions is also very simple — never be greedy or do too many things at once. Focus on just one or two directions for a period; if your positions are too scattered, your attention is divided, making problems more likely.
There's also an often overlooked point: after making profits, take a break; after a series of losses, stop and rest. The market loves to take advantage of those who are impulsive and impatient.
In the end, you'll realize that the hardest part of trading isn't mastering some advanced method, but controlling your own heart. Some always look for shortcuts, only to crash every time; others are willing to slow down, and their path becomes wider and wider.