2026-01-02 16:23:49

Traders who can truly go far in the market are often not those who are the most diligent, chasing every rise and fall every day. Quite the opposite, they are usually the ones who can best suppress their impulses.

Many beginners rush to find opportunities as soon as they enter the market, always thinking there are chances to get rich quickly everywhere. But in fact, the most scarce skill in trading is never "whether to buy or not," but knowing when to do nothing.

Those unpredictable oscillations? Essentially, they are a double drain on your patience and capital. True big funds only enter after a trend is confirmed. This is common sense, but most people choose to ignore it.

Don't develop excessive emotional attachment to any asset. When hype rises, the market will automatically add drama and push stories to the extreme; but when the hype fades, the speed at which funds withdraw is always ridiculously fast. Of course, you can participate, as long as you're always prepared to withdraw completely.

A volume breakout is not the end of the story; rather, it’s the starting point of the market truly accelerating. Once the trend is running smoothly, minor pullbacks are hardly worth panicking over. What’s truly unfortunate is not the pullbacks themselves, but the fear of leaving too early.

Interestingly, when the market experiences a huge surge and emotions run wild, your first priority should be defense. After a climax, a shakeout usually follows, and this pattern has never changed in the crypto market.

The simpler the underlying logic of trading, the easier it is to approach profitability. For example: if the price tests a key support level and doesn’t break it, that’s worth paying attention to; if it repeatedly stalls near a resistance level, reducing your position is always a wise choice.

Short-term trading is not about predicting the future but about controlling the rhythm of changes. Start with small positions to test the waters; once the direction is clear, gradually add more. Never go all-in—doing so will only cause you to be eliminated early.

How long you can profit in the market ultimately depends on how long you can survive. Trends will always cycle back, but if your capital is gone, it’s truly gone. So, taking it slow and steady is actually more likely to see you through to the end.

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NeverVoteOnDAO

· 01-05 10:01

Exactly right, this is the principle. The guys around me who are staring at the market all day have all left, and the ones who really make money are those who check every three or five days. Not taking action is truly the hardest lesson; I’ve been through it myself. When I wanted to do something, I did it, and ended up getting cut deeply. This strategy really works; defense at high levels is crucial. Many people fall for the idea of "pulling one more time." Going all-in is really cursed. The small-scale trial-and-error approach I use every day has saved me from many big pits. Living a long life is the ultimate goal. If the principal is lost, everything is meaningless. So now, I’d rather miss out than act recklessly.

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HodlTheDoor

· 01-05 03:13

No problem with what you said, doing nothing is the hardest trade. --- All the all-in players are dead, what are they still bragging about? --- Really? The people I know who make money are very relaxed, lying around every day waiting for opportunities. --- The key is to survive longer. That hits the nail on the head. --- Repeatedly hovering around the resistance level to reduce positions—simple and straightforward, I like it. --- The biggest enemy for beginners is their own hands. --- Defending during the craziest hype—this strategy has never changed. --- If the principal is gone, nothing else matters. This is something everyone understands. --- Trying small positions to test the waters is the most crucial, but unfortunately most people can't do it. --- I lost because I sold too early. Regret is overwhelming.

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VitalikFanAccount

· 01-03 09:07

There's nothing wrong with that, but most people will still go all-in after hearing it. --- Really, no matter how many times you watch, you can't change the fact that some people have to chase the high. --- The key is knowing and doing, but there's a huge gap of ten thousand miles in between. --- Holding steady without moving is really harder than anything, especially when you see others making money. --- The underlying logic sounds simple, but in practice, it's all about emotional issues. --- Having enough principal to survive is more important than anything, that's no problem. But greed will always outweigh fear. --- The trick of clearing out the market has never changed, but still, some people keep falling for it every time. --- That defensive part really hit home; every time there's a climax, you think it can go higher, but then, hmm. --- Gradually increasing bets during trial and error in small positions sounds reliable, but when it comes to critical moments, who cares about these things? --- It's indeed a pity to sell early, but it's always better than being trapped.

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TestnetNomad

· 01-02 16:53

You're absolutely right. Resisting the urge to act is a hundred times more difficult than knowing how to operate. Those who get caught in jail are really just people with itchy hands. The most testing time for psychological resilience is when the price drops sharply; sometimes not acting is the strongest move. How many people have gone all-in on a single piece of news, only to end up eating dirt now. Loving a coin but just can't resist heavy positioning, only to get harvested in the end—it's heartbreaking. The silence period before large funds enter is the real opportunity, but unfortunately most people can't see it. Don't dream about the percentage increase; when the hype dies down, funds leave faster than anything. Short-term trading tests your sense of rhythm, not whether you know how to buy. Having your principal alive is more important than anything else; losing it means everything is over.

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DEXRobinHood

· 01-02 16:52

Wow, this paragraph really hits me in the heart. It's another game where only thinking is involved, and no action is needed to win.

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SandwichVictim

· 01-02 16:51

Damn, isn't this talking about me... Every time I chase the high and get crushed, only after reading this article do I realize how bad I am.

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NeverPresent

· 01-02 16:40

Tsk, there's nothing wrong with what you said, but are there really any brothers who can do it? Many people initially understand this principle, but then they go all-in on some coin, it's hilarious. The key is how to define "trend confirmation"; being precise at this point is the real skill. The hardest part is when you're not moving; people are just so cheap.

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LightningWallet

· 01-02 16:28

You're right, I really regret those few times I went all-in before. It would have been great just to make it to today. --- Every time I get emotional, I want to go all-in, and as a result, I get wiped out pretty badly. Now I understand what "being alive is more important than making money." --- Fortunately, I recently stopped chasing gains and selling on dips. Although I missed quite a few opportunities, I feel much more at ease. --- Those who hang around before the market opens every day, to be blunt, are just draining their principal. If the trend isn't going well, just wait patiently. --- Repeated hesitation at the pressure levels is really a signal. I lost a wave before because I didn't take it seriously. Now, I just reduce my position when I see it. --- The harshest part isn't when the price drops, but when it reaches a climax and you still have to defend. This pattern is indeed accurate every time. --- Damn, I'm still learning when to do nothing and when to act. It's really tough.

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