2026-01-07 17:25:12

Whenever there is a slight profit in Contract 1, you want to run; when the market fluctuates slightly, you panic—this is a common dilemma for beginners. Many people complain: "It's not that I can't make money, but as soon as the market moves, I get anxious and can't hold my positions."

Actually, the root of this problem isn't technical; it's a lack of understanding of the essence of market competition.

A seasoned trader once said something that enlightened me: "The least desired thing for the main force is for you to exit early in their plan." This means that you always exit at the most critical moments, just in time to avoid the subsequent rally—this is no coincidence.

After observing the market for a long time, you'll notice a pattern:

**The most violent declines often occur when market sentiment is most panicked.** During this phase, indecisive holders are shaken out, and chips change hands in panic.

**Long-term sideways movement may seem boring, but in reality, it's the main force quietly accumulating at low levels.** Most people, on the other hand, cut their losses and exit in despair.

**The moment the market starts to move is often when public sentiment is reignited.** If you've already exited at this point, you'll only be able to watch the missed gains.

Once you change your mindset, the rhythm truly changes. When the market is in panic, you can stay calm; when others hesitate, you cautiously position yourself. By the time the public starts chasing the rally, your positions are already relatively stable.

People who have been in the crypto space for a long time are not necessarily using complicated indicators, but are the ones who understood the rules of this game earliest. Every market fluctuation tests you—this part of the profit, can you really hold it?

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CryptoMotivator

· 4h ago

That's right, but I realize most people simply can't do this. If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have been in such a rush to place orders. Looking back now, I don't feel wronged about the losses. The main force's move this time is really brilliant; every time they push up when my mentality is at its worst. Sideways trading tests people the most; those who can endure it truly earn more. Mentality issues are a hundred times harder to solve than technical skills. Who doesn't want to stay calm? I always feel like I step out a step too early each time, watching the gains slip away and tears come to my eyes. That's probably why there are always more people cutting losses than bottom-fishing. There's a gap of just one account explosion between understanding the rules and truly executing them.

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CascadingDipBuyer

· 11h ago

That's right, it's a mindset issue. I used to be the same, wanting to run at the first sign of red, and as a result, I paid the leek tax at the lowest point every time. People who can't hold their positions, frankly, haven't experienced many losses and haven't yet understood the cruelty of this game. The biggest fear for the main players is your persistence. Unfortunately, most people can't hold on. The most uncomfortable time is during sideways trading, feeling like you're losing money, but in reality, you're sending chips to the main players. Really, every crash is a filter to see who is fit to survive the next bull market. I've learned this time: the more panicked, the calmer you should be. When others cut their losses, I add to my position. It's hardest to watch others miss out on the gains—that's a lesson learned. Having more indicators is useless; the key is whether you can endure the fluctuations of these few days. If you stay in the crypto world long enough, you'll understand that making money is never about technical skills; it's about your mental resilience.

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TradFiRefugee

· 01-07 17:55

That was really harsh, hitting the nerve. I am the kind of person who gets weak knees whenever the market drops, always cutting losses at the lowest point, then watching it soar without being able to do anything. Alright, I'll read this article a couple more times; I really need to make some changes this time. Every time I think I've understood something, I end up back to the same old way. Mentality is really hard to master. Now I finally understand the main players' psychological tactics; I am that cannon fodder who gets left behind. The biggest enemy of contracts is actually oneself. No matter how good your skills are, if your mentality isn't right, it's all useless. --- Not being able to hold onto a position is truly a fatal illness; you run after one wave, and all the profits go to others. --- I've had an epiphany, but I still lose money—that's the reality of the crypto world. --- Consolidation periods are the most torturous; you can't tell what the main players are doing, so you can only tough it out. --- What you said is right but hard to do; who doesn't want to make big money? The key is that at that moment, you really can't control yourself.

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LiquidityWizard

· 01-07 17:55

Basically, it's a mindset issue—playing a good hand badly due to greed and fear. I don't really believe in any main force plans, but when things get almost crazy, most people are cutting losses. That's when the opportunity actually arises.

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ContractSurrender

· 01-07 17:52

That's right, I was such a rookie before, jumping in and out all the time. Looking back, I really lost a lot. It's the old trick of the main players cutting the leeks; it all depends on who can keep a strong mindset. The hardest part is during sideways trading, feeling like a fool holding on. The key is to figure out whether you're trading or gambling; mental state really can't be trained. No matter how right you are, it doesn't matter. Anyway, when the market fluctuates next time, I still have to cut, that's just who I am. Those who can hold on either had no real cost to begin with or didn't place heavy bets. I just ask, who can truly stay calm when the price hits bottom? Just listen to this and forget it. I feel like I've understood something, but if the market moves tomorrow, I'll still be panicking.

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LayerZeroHero

· 01-07 17:52

That's right, I'm the kind of person who wants to run as soon as I make a little profit, but every time I almost take off and miss it. I should have realized this earlier: the main players are just waiting for you to panic and cut your losses. Damn it, I always get shaken out. That sideways consolidation was really frustrating, but now I understand—that's actually them accumulating. People who can't hold onto their positions don't deserve a big market move. Heartbreaking. This time, I seriously changed. Stayed firm during the sideways movement, waiting for the moment when the emotions ignite. Honestly, it's all about mindset; technical skills are actually secondary.

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GasWhisperer

· 01-07 17:51

honestly this hits different when you look at the mempool patterns during those panic dumps... like the gwei spikes correlate perfectly with when retail gets shaken out. it's not luck, it's just fee optimization on a macro scale – whales knowing exactly when gas will spike before the real move starts. that's the game.

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MetaverseMortgage

· 01-07 17:47

Oh no, it's that main force manipulation theory again. It sounds nice, but how many actually make money from it? Not holding onto positions just shows poor psychological resilience; it has nothing to do with the game rules. I just want to ask, among those who get shaken out, how many are actually correct? Sideways accumulation? To me, sideways just means no direction. Exit early to avoid being caught in a dead end. Talking so esoterically, it's better to directly teach how to identify the bottom more practically. Living long enough often just means stubbornly holding on. Exiting early allows you to trade other coins.

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