2025-12-28 15:24:48

Have you ever experienced account shrinkage or chaotic trading? When the market has slight fluctuations, you chase highs and sell lows. Despite learning many technical indicators, you still get beaten up by the market, and finally, you can't help but doubt whether you're cut out for trading.

This kind of dilemma is actually very common. Looking at recent market performance, the $BEAT(BEATUSDT) perpetual contract once dropped as much as 42.41% in a single day. Labubu coins surged sharply in the short term and then plummeted 91.66%. These altcoins are known for their extreme volatility. Once emotions are tied to the market, it's easy to get caught up. Many people's problems are not due to a lack of technical knowledge but because they simply can't control their hands—afraid of missing out when prices rise, afraid of further drops when prices fall. Over a day, emotions drain away, and accounts shrink along with them.

A key insight worth sharing is: when funds are in difficulty, the goal shouldn't be to quickly turn things around. Instead, this period should be seen as a "stability mindset" trial. If the market has no clear direction, there's no need to participate. Admitting to holding no position is also a form of strength. Lowering the size of individual positions makes each mistake a minor setback rather than a fatal blow. This way, the psychological defense line can be gradually built.

For many traders, the turning point often isn't about a big profit but about developing the habit of asking oneself before placing an order: "Does this trade match my current risk tolerance?" Once the rhythm stabilizes, subsequent improvements will happen naturally.

If your current capital isn't large or you're feeling exhausted from repeated market hits, instead of rushing to prove yourself, it's better to hold back your fingers. Market opportunities are continuous; what is truly scarce are traders who can restrain impulses, endure fluctuations, and weather downturns. Slowing down is nothing to be ashamed of. The real danger comes only from reckless, blind actions. $BNB $SOL

BEAT-6.06%

LABUBU1.81%

BNB2.64%

SOL0.1%

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JustAnotherWallet

· 5h ago

Really, watching Labubu drop 91% these past two days has been nerve-wracking. I feel like I keep stepping into the trap every time, completely controlled by emotions. I can't control my hands—this hits a sore spot. When it rises, I panic and sell; when it falls, I stubbornly hold on. A whole day of exhaustion has worn me out. Honestly, it's just that my position size is too large, and my mentality collapses. I'm now flat for a few days to clear my mind. This is the key—before placing an order, ask yourself if it's worth it. That's more important than anything else.

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WalletWhisperer

· 5h ago

whale clustering patterns don't lie... most retail just can't read the on-chain fingerprints before they get liquidated. statistical significance suggests emotional traders are predictable anomalies, honestly.

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StablecoinEnjoyer

· 5h ago

Honestly, controlling your hands is the key, I have deep personal experience with this. --- Another article on "controlling emotions," but it really hit home. I was beaten up like that before. --- The strategy of chasing gains and selling losses really needs to change, or else after a few more 42% drops, the account will be ruined. --- Holding a cash position is also a skill; this should be engraved in your mind. Don't be afraid of missing out all the time. --- The problem is not with technical indicators; reckless actions are the main culprit, haha. --- I used to want to turn things around quickly, but the more I tried to flip, the faster I lost. Now I've learned to slow down a bit. --- Trying small positions for trial and error is a good idea; at least the psychological pressure can be reduced.

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GetRichLeek

· 5h ago

Damn, I also got caught by Labubu's move. On the day of the 91.66% crash, I kept looking at the K-line late at night and stubbornly saw a "technical support"... Now I can't even smile. Holding back my fingers really hits home. I almost tied my account to a chair. Actually, the biggest fear isn't losing money, but losing all your money and still wanting to turn things around—that's really a loss. After this huge loss, I learned to go all-in cash. Although it hurts to see others making money, at least I wasn't further cut by the market manipulators. Honestly, admitting that I'm bad at this isn't easy, but compared to proving I'm smart, staying alive is way more important.

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