2026-01-10 09:28:27

Don't be led by the ups and downs; the fundamental reason for not making it big with your account has never been about technology, but about that easily restless heart.

I've seen too many people who seize the right opportunity but can't hold onto the profits—today they make money, but tomorrow a single K-line wipes it all out. Watching profits disappear with your own eyes is more painful than an immediate margin call. I've experienced it myself—when I make a profit, I start to get inflated; when I fall, I stubbornly hold on without cutting losses, always hoping the next big bullish candle will save the day.

Later, I gradually realized that whether you can profit steadily boils down to two words: patience.

Waiting for the direction to stabilize completely, waiting for the market rhythm to emerge. When you're unsure, it's better not to act; trying to trade impulsively is much worse. Many beginners' failures are actually due to this impatience.

My current approach is very straightforward: once the first trade is profitable, I immediately withdraw the principal, and let the remaining profits continue to run. You'll find your mindset instantly changes—without the pressure of the principal, you can approach the market more rationally. As long as there are unrealized gains, actively reduce position risk; only then can you follow the trend and take profits. When the market doubles, prioritize locking in gains instead of gambling on the last ten points.

Because I know one thing very clearly: surviving is the prerequisite for talking about how much you can earn. Most people don't actually lose to the market; they lose to impatience, fear, greed, and stubbornly holding on.

Stop obsessing over the myth of getting rich overnight. Making money quickly is not important; protecting your profits is the real skill. Opportunities are available every day, but if your principal is gone, this game is truly over.

If you still get excited when prices rise and are at a loss when they fall, what you're missing isn't some advanced technique, but the ability to control the rhythm.

There are no mythical figures—only stable judgment, decisive execution, and the patience to stay calm longer than others.

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StillBuyingTheDip

· 01-13 05:46

Exactly right, but execution is too difficult.

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BearMarketBuilder

· 01-12 09:08

You're right, the mindset is actually the hardest part. That hit home; I've also been tempted countless times to make reckless moves. Using the principal as bait is a brilliant tactic; everything changes immediately. Waiting truly is the most difficult lesson; it's hard to stick with it. There were many months I couldn't endure and gave up everything.

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SatoshiNotNakamoto

· 01-11 07:51

That's so true, mindset really is everything.

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OnchainGossiper

· 01-10 09:57

Well said, the itch to act is truly a deadly disease.

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Tokenomics911

· 01-10 09:56

The itchiness is really a terminal illness; I was cured once like this... --- Getting rich quick has long been outdated; stability is the true way --- It sounds good, but who doesn’t get repeatedly slapped in the face when it comes to execution --- I’ve tried the trick of withdrawing principal, and it definitely feels much better --- That’s why most people are still mining, while a few are earning passively --- Those who chase the last ten points of greed have basically paid their tuition --- Patience is easy to talk about, but when the market surges, your hands just won’t listen --- Surviving > earning more, this sentence is valuable

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alpha_leaker

· 01-10 09:54

That really hits home. I went broke just like this a few months ago. The itch to trade can really ruin a person. Withdrawing the principal is a brilliant move; it truly changes your mindset. Surviving is the biggest win. Those chasing quick money usually end up badly. Waiting is the hardest lesson. --- I've also had this itch to trade before, and it’s still recurring haha. --- Not tempted by doubling, gets anxious when it drops a little, where is the problem? --- I just want to ask, how can I get rid of the trading itch. --- Holding onto profits sounds simple, but actually executing it is really damn hard. --- Feels like everything written is correct, but ultimately, it still depends on oneself.

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ChainProspector

· 01-10 09:54

That's so true, mindset is indeed the hardest part. I used to be itching to act as well. If I had known it was this simple, I would have avoided so many detours. That's why most people can't stay stable, really. I'm also using the method of extracting principal, and it really feels different. Don't be greedy for those last ten points; knowing when to take profits is the most important.

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RektButStillHere

· 01-10 09:53

Really speaking, impatience is the biggest killer. If your mindset isn't right, no matter how good your skills are, it's useless. When you make a profit, you want to run; when you lose, you want to hold on; in the end, no one can escape. The move to提本金 is indeed brilliant; it instantly relieves psychological pressure. Impulsive people can't make big money; that's a rule. Stop-loss is just two words, so why do so many people fail to do it? Protecting your principal is a thousand times more important than making quick money. I've seen too many people double their investments only to wipe out everything, and it really hurts. Patience, this thing, tests human nature, doesn't it?

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GateUser-cff9c776

· 01-10 09:43

There's nothing wrong with what you're saying, but few can truly do it. Most people are just using ROI as an excuse to cover their greed. --- As for the itch to trade, I see it as a reflection of the market's supply and demand curve always being unable to balance—human nature's volatility is always greater than the fluctuations of K-line charts. --- Only by surviving can you have the qualification to talk about how much you can earn. This phrase is applicable both in art valuation and in the crypto world, perfectly illustrating the philosophy of a bear market. --- Withdrawing principal is indeed a ruthless move, equivalent to installing a stop-loss on your mindset. But most people can't even wait for their first profit before they stubbornly hold on. --- Honestly, this is why 99% of people can't grow their accounts—it's not a technical issue, but purely because their psychological account is hijacked by emotions. --- The word "waiting" seems simple, but in a bear market, sticking to it without making a move requires even more courage than going all-in. --- No principal pressure, and you can be more rational? This logic is a bit like Van Gogh only painting "Starry Night" after cutting off his ear—pain is the best wake-up call.

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CryptoHistoryClass

· 01-10 09:35

honestly this just sounds like the same old story we've seen since 2017... *checks historical data* yeah, textbook capitulation psychology right there. the irony? people keep preaching "discipline" while repeating the exact same patterns that liquidated thousands in the dot-com era. pattern recognition > life advice.

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