2026-01-03 04:24:55

2025 has been an incredible year for my crypto trading. Since Bitcoin broke through $100,000 at the beginning of the year, I locked in the bull market rhythm and heavily allocated BTC and ETH spot holdings on a major exchange. At the same time, I also started a futures long position mode. After several key market movements, my account profits doubled or more.

The greatest takeaway isn't just the profit numbers, but this realization: risk always comes first. No matter how tempting the market is, you must set up a "safety valve"—stop profit and stop loss settings are indispensable. Emotional trading is the cancer of accounts.

Tools are also crucial. Automated grid trading tools freed my hands, eliminating the need to stare at candlestick charts for rigid operations, and efficiency skyrocketed. Mid-year, I also bottom-fished and invested in a few new tokens launching mining projects, securing additional profits.

Looking back, 2025 has witnessed both the market's madness and the power of discipline. Continuing this approach into 2026, there are still many market opportunities ahead. 🚀

BTC3,65%

ETH3,03%

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GasWaster

· 21h ago

ngl the grid automation part hits different... but you conveniently skipped the gas fees that ate like 30% of those "extra profits" 💀

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LiquidationTherapist

· 23h ago

To be honest, doubling your profits is pretty impressive, but I care more about whether you've really stuck to your stop-loss. Automated grid trading is indeed cool, but don't really treat the machine as a life-saving straw. Cheating? I feel like the market in the second half of the year should be clear as soon as it becomes abstract. Emotional trading = account cancer. This phrase must be engraved in your mind. The water is too deep in new coin mining. How did you choose the projects? I believe in contract doubling, but I'm worried that a market reversal could directly send us back to square one.

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BlindBoxVictim

· 01-03 04:55

Market trends are indeed easy to get carried away by, but this guy still remembers to set stop-losses, which makes him more clear-headed than 99% of people. Doubling? Why am I still in a loss? Contracts are really a trap. The grid tool has definitely freed me, but I'm just worried that one day there might be a sudden plunge and I won't be able to react in time. Emotional trading does a lot of harm. I’ve been liquidated because of this, a bloody lesson. Is mining new coins for bottom-fishing also very risky? Please advise. Discipline is definitely important, but sticking to it is really hard. I just can't do it with my brain. Continue into 2026? Let’s see how long this wave of market can last first. I've heard a hundred times about taking profits and stop-losses, but I just can't follow through. Every time I want to hold for another wave. Doubling again? I really served it up. Is it my mindset that’s bad or just bad luck?

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NFTRegretter

· 01-03 04:54

Doubling and more? Bro, is this real or are you just screenshotting and bragging again? To put it nicely, it's discipline; frankly, it's just good luck catching this wave. I've set up take profit and stop loss orders too, but the key is, can you really hold back and not act? Grid trading tools are indeed effective, but have you ever lost out on fees?

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OffchainOracle

· 01-03 04:54

Doubling? Can you lock in the profits now, or did you miss the boat again? I've heard this kind of talk too many times, and it always backfires. Taking profits and cutting losses sounds simple, but few people can actually do it. Automated grid trading is indeed comfortable, but you need to find the right direction; otherwise, the more automated, the more you lose. New coin mining is a very risky area; be careful not to get cut.

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UncleLiquidation

· 01-03 04:51

Mom, double your investment? Brother, are you really serious or just fooling around with a small account? Speaking of take profit and stop loss, it's easy to say, but when the market takes off, isn't it just a matter of greedily adding leverage? Grid trading tools are indeed comfortable, but I'm just worried that one day the exchange might crash and you'll see the order book directly. Bottom fishing for mining projects? Be careful, this time's mined coins might not be worth anything next time. Emotional trading is truly a cancer; I'm currently undergoing chemotherapy. Doubling is easy to say, but who understands the blood and tears behind it? Can this logic still hold in 2026? I just lol. Discipline is useful, but the market is even more ruthless. Just wait to be educated. When the market takes off, who remembers risk management? It's all greed.

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TokenSleuth

· 01-03 04:44

Doubling is just hype, share your real earnings, . Taking profits and stop-losses sounds easy, but when the market goes crazy, no one can resist. The grid tool is indeed effective, but the transaction fees are a bit harsh. Trying to catch the bottom of new coins, eight out of ten get cut. Emotional trading is truly poison; once you've lost, you'll understand.

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OnchainUndercover

· 01-03 04:36

Hmm... Take profit and stop loss are truly lifesavers. I didn't install the "Safety Valve" before, and almost got caught in a all-in move. Crazy indeed, but discipline is even crazier. Respect. The grid tool really liberates me; I no longer have to stare at the charts endlessly. Doubling the returns—hey, how come I didn't catch this wave of the rhythm? Emotional trading is cancer; I need to get a tattoo of that. Contract long positions doubled? Let's talk in detail—which market trend was the most satisfying? Bottom fishing for new coins and mining is indeed stable; the key is to have the eye to pick the right projects. Looks like 2025 has given you a cheat code. Looking forward to you carrying on into 2026. Sounds good, but breaking even hasn't happened yet—that's the real key. Automation tools are really powerful; when efficiency kicks in, it's a different level.

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