The consolidation phase often tests human nature the most. Once the market fluctuates, who can make money in the short term? It’s always the big players who master the rhythm. Retail investors, no matter how smart, are just guessing; even the most precise calculations may not help them avoid losses. Some people have indeed made a profit once or twice, but greed kicks in, and they’re reluctant to take profits. After losing money, they panic and try to recover their losses recklessly, risking everything they’ve earned before, ultimately ending up with even greater losses. Bitcoin’s current market trend is the same—alternating rises and falls are a test of everyone’s mindset.
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PrivateKeyParanoia
· 18h ago
That hits too close to home. I'm just that fool who can't bear to let go of the profits.
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PositionPhobia
· 18h ago
That hits too close to home. I'm the kind of fool who, once I make money, just wants to keep playing.
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OffchainOracle
· 19h ago
Basically, it's a mental breakdown; making a little money gets to your head.
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DEXRobinHood
· 19h ago
That hits close to home. I'm the kind of retail investor who makes a couple of gains and then loses it all back😅.
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TopBuyerBottomSeller
· 19h ago
That's right, this is reality—the fate of retail investors.
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· 19h ago
That's right, it's all about mindset—retail investors are always paying tuition to the big players.
The consolidation phase often tests human nature the most. Once the market fluctuates, who can make money in the short term? It’s always the big players who master the rhythm. Retail investors, no matter how smart, are just guessing; even the most precise calculations may not help them avoid losses. Some people have indeed made a profit once or twice, but greed kicks in, and they’re reluctant to take profits. After losing money, they panic and try to recover their losses recklessly, risking everything they’ve earned before, ultimately ending up with even greater losses. Bitcoin’s current market trend is the same—alternating rises and falls are a test of everyone’s mindset.