2025-12-26 01:22:37

When it comes to crypto asset allocation, many people end up falling into the same trap. Holding high-quality assets like BTC, ETH, BNB, their prices double, yet they become increasingly anxious, fearing a correction and rushing to sell.

In fact, the underlying logic of investing is very simple—it's human nature. Are the technical and fundamental analyses? Most of the time, they are just psychological cues we give ourselves.

Why do so many people fail to hold onto a hundredfold return? The real reason is deeply rooted: the psychological pressure to make money is actually more terrifying than losing money. The more the price surges, the deeper the fear in their hearts. They are afraid that this wave of profits will vanish instantly, and even without any fundamental changes, they can't help but close their positions.

Greed and fear switch back and forth repeatedly. This is not an investment problem; it's a human nature problem.

BTC1,27%

ETH1,42%

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NFT_Therapy

· 6h ago

Exactly right, I'm the one who can't hold on haha

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Layer2Observer

· 10h ago

Well, this conclusion is a bit oversimplified. The psychological aspect is indeed very important, but labeling all technical and fundamental analysis as "psychological hints" is actually a misconception — the value of data and models cannot be completely denied. Speaking of which, after observing the historical data of several holders, those who can truly hold on are often those with clear risk models and position management strategies, not just relying on psychological resilience. Acknowledging human weaknesses alone is not enough; there must be concrete engineering solutions to counteract them.

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AirdropLicker

· 10h ago

Oh really, holding on is the hardest part. That's exactly how I got liquidated myself.

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LucidSleepwalker

· 10h ago

That hits too close to home. I'm the one holding the doubled gains but still can't sleep well.

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MidsommarWallet

· 10h ago

That's so true, I was the one who played myself to death. When BTC doubled that day, I was so eager I couldn't sleep, kept looking at the candlestick charts, and as soon as there was a small pullback, I panicked and forcibly sold. Thinking back now, it was really reckless. --- Yeah, that's why most people can't become big players; their psychological readiness isn't in place. Watching the limit-up boards and actually can't sleep—that feeling is something only those who have experienced it understand. --- So the key is to find your own psychological bottom line for holding positions; otherwise, no matter how good the target is, it’s all in vain. --- Even when a hundredfold opportunity is right in front of you, you'll still run away, and only regret it afterward. That's the most heartbreaking part of the crypto market. --- I'm now struggling whether to add to my position or not, afraid of buying at a high price—that feeling is really deadly. --- It's really just greed and fear acting up; all those technical analyses are just excuses to deceive ourselves. --- Honestly, this article hits the nail on the head. Several times, I was most nervous during a rise and ended up selling.

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Blockblind

· 10h ago

To the point, I am the fool who starts to get restless once the price doubles.

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MetaNeighbor

· 10h ago

That's right, I'm such a prodigal myself. Holding the doubled coin, I didn't sleep peacefully, and finally I couldn't hold back my fingers and cut it.

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AirdropFatigue

· 11h ago

Hey, isn't this me? Holding the doubled coins, I can't sleep.

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