Many times, our judgments are actually correct—the choice of coin is right, and the trend is accurately grasped. However, we get scared by one or two instances of high-level shakeouts. Once you've experienced the taste of being shaken out, looking at your holdings makes you start to panic, and in the end, you take profits early and walk away—completely scaring yourself out of the market.
Looking back, this kind of psychological mistake can be even more fatal than technical errors.
The key is to change your strategy. First, after setting a stop-loss, don't touch it again—let the plan execute on schedule. Second, instead of passively cutting losses, it's better to actively place protective orders near the cost price. This way, you can defend your bottom line without losing composure during volatility. Keep a steady mindset and stay confident. Because true wealth accumulation often comes from those who can hold steady during fluctuations. Once you start frequently stopping losses and chasing gains or selling in panic, it will be very difficult to turn things around in this market for a lifetime.
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FloorPriceNightmare
· 23h ago
That's right, I've been washed out myself, and once my mindset collapsed, I really couldn't do anything.
People who can't hold on will never make big money; it's a painful lesson.
It's actually about accepting volatility and adjusting your mindset, which is more important than anything else.
People who watch K-line charts all day are the most likely to get out; you need to learn to ignore it.
Frequent stop-losses are just giving money to the market makers; I don't understand when you'll realize this.
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LiquidationTherapist
· 01-05 20:14
Really, being scared away by wash trading all the time is the biggest killer.
That's right, set your stop loss and close your eyes, don't always think about adjusting.
Frequent stop losses are just working for the exchange, wake up everyone.
People who can't hold on will never make big money, this is an iron law.
Mindset is more important than technical analysis in determining life or death.
I've seen too many people who clearly chose the right coin but got scared after a few shocks.
Protective orders are indeed much better than passive stop losses; this little trick should be used.
Mindset is the biggest enemy, not the market.
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GasFeeWhisperer
· 01-03 03:51
Really, the biggest pitfall is mindset. One shakeout and you start doubting life.
Honestly, it's just being impatient—setting stop-losses and then constantly watching the charts to tweak parameters. No wonder you're getting harvested.
Holding steady can make money; frequent trading really is just giving away money.
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MoonRocketman
· 01-03 03:51
That's what I was saying. Once the stop-loss level is set, it shouldn't be adjusted repeatedly, or else the RSI momentum will be destroyed long ago.
Mindset determines the trajectory. Once you start frequently cutting losses, you're basically slapping yourself in the face within your own upward channel.
A protective order is much more reliable than frequent stop-losses, like installing a buffer airbag on the launch window.
Real escape velocity is achieved by holding on, while the timid always linger in the atmosphere.
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GasFeeNightmare
· 01-03 03:47
You're right, mindset really can ruin everything.
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Getting scared and being shaken out by a washout just once is enough; people like that will never make money.
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Exactly, set your stop-loss and don't move it randomly. Why is it so hard?
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People who can't hold on are destined to be taught a lesson by the market; there's no other way.
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I am someone who has been driven by fear during washouts... I still regret it when I think about it now.
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Using protective orders is indeed much more reliable than frequently cutting losses.
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Those who make big money are the tough ones who can endure several rounds of sharp declines.
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Got it, it's about overcoming mental barriers, not always thinking about running away.
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ResearchChadButBroke
· 01-03 03:42
Really, I have the coins, but my mentality is ruined by wash trading.
Basically, it's just being timid and unable to hold.
That's why retail investors will always be retail investors; there's no problem with the brain, but the mentality collapses first.
Set a stop-loss and don't change it randomly. Why are so many people unable to do that?
Placing orders near the cost price is indeed a great trick to avoid fighting with oneself.
Those who can hold and make money, let those who trade frequently go to hell.
It's always like this; choosing the right coin but getting scared away by oneself, it's hilarious.
It's not a problem with the coin, it's purely a lack of psychological resilience.
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MaticHoleFiller
· 01-03 03:41
You're so right. Many of us are scared off by washouts.
Really, set your stop-loss and don't be tempted to move it. If you lack this self-control, you can't expect to make money.
The essence of not being able to hold is poor mentality; the market plays on this.
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DefiSecurityGuard
· 01-03 03:41
ngl, emotional paperhands are the real exploit vector here. seen this pattern 47 times this month alone - good entry, solid ta, then one 5% dip and suddenly everyone's bleeding out. not financial advice but... ⚠️ CRITICAL: your risk management is only as strong as your weakest mental checkpoint
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AirdropCollector
· 01-03 03:28
You're so right. I've been washed out like this before, and I regret it even now.
If you can't hold, you just can't hold. Seeing it drop makes you want to run.
Honestly, mindset is really much harder than reading K-line charts.
People who frequently cut losses are basically just giving others money.
Now I just set my orders and stop watching the market, or I might get tempted to make a move.
Many times, our judgments are actually correct—the choice of coin is right, and the trend is accurately grasped. However, we get scared by one or two instances of high-level shakeouts. Once you've experienced the taste of being shaken out, looking at your holdings makes you start to panic, and in the end, you take profits early and walk away—completely scaring yourself out of the market.
Looking back, this kind of psychological mistake can be even more fatal than technical errors.
The key is to change your strategy. First, after setting a stop-loss, don't touch it again—let the plan execute on schedule. Second, instead of passively cutting losses, it's better to actively place protective orders near the cost price. This way, you can defend your bottom line without losing composure during volatility. Keep a steady mindset and stay confident. Because true wealth accumulation often comes from those who can hold steady during fluctuations. Once you start frequently stopping losses and chasing gains or selling in panic, it will be very difficult to turn things around in this market for a lifetime.