2026-01-03 12:26:11

2025 was a huge harvest for my trading career. From Bitcoin reaching a new all-time high at the beginning of the year, to mid-year Altcoin rotation, and then to institutional funds continuously flowing in at the end of the year, the market pace was so fast that it was overwhelming, but opportunities also kept emerging.

In an account at a major exchange, I mainly engaged in spot trading combined with a small amount of futures trading. My biggest insight is one sentence—risk management always comes first, everything else is secondary. This year, I was especially strict with myself, setting tight stop-loss and take-profit levels, which helped me avoid several deep drawdowns.

Besides basic trading, grid trading bots and platform mining projects became my main sources of passive income. Although it sounds a bit dull, the stability is truly solid. Holding potential coins like SOL and BNB, the returns have also been quite good.

However, there were quite a few crashes too. Chasing high and getting caught is the most expensive tuition. Later, I gradually learned to pay more attention to macro news and study on-chain data, which helped me avoid repeating mistakes. The exchange’s liquidity, fee structure, and security mechanisms are indeed well-implemented, making the entire trading process much smoother.

2026, continue the bull market, keep it up!

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StakoorNeverSleeps

· 01-06 11:31

The stop-loss is set very tightly, I have deep experience with this. Otherwise, I would have been dead on the rooftop long ago, haha.

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WhaleWatcher

· 01-06 09:01

Stop-loss and take-profit get stuck, but this year has been much more stable Having paid the tuition for chasing highs, now I honestly focus on on-chain data Grid bots are really effective, earning passively is the way to go SOL and BNB really didn't disappoint me, holding until now feels pretty good Too many crashes, but each one helps me grow haha Institutional funds are really flowing in, feels like 2026 will be even more exciting Those few pullbacks were indeed avoided, lucky I was ruthless with stop-loss Projects with strong stability, mining is much more comfortable than contracts Risk management comes first, I've heard this phrase too many times, but I just can't do it

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ForumLurker

· 01-04 11:16

Stop-loss and take-profit are easy to talk about, but actually doing them is really difficult. I always tend to be too soft-hearted. Getting caught chasing highs is considered tuition, but it better be cheap tuition. Grid trading bots are indeed comfortable; the feeling of earning passively is amazing. Holding SOL and BNB is pretty good, but I'm just worried about another black swan event someday. Macro news + on-chain data, this combination really provides solid defense. Wow, this year’s gains are indeed impressive. Why do I feel like I’ve been just wasting my time? Risk management comes first. I've heard this a hundred times, but I still can't do it. Let's just continue until 2026 and then finish it.

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HallucinationGrower

· 01-03 12:56

Stop-loss and take-profit are stuck, and it can still turn around. It seems that chasing highs is really a major flaw.

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wagmi_eventually

· 01-03 12:53

Stop-loss and take-profit are dead serious, this is the real way to make money. Chasing highs and getting trapped is really costly, I've paid this tuition too... Grid trading bots earn while lying down, it's really comfortable. SOL's recent surge was incredible, too bad I didn't get on board. Macro news + on-chain data, both are indispensable. Even after a crash, being able to analyze it is a good mindset. Exchanges with good fee structures really make a big difference. Let's keep flying in 2026, brother, go for it! Risk management first, there's nothing wrong with that statement. Have you ever been caught in a deep drawdown? That feeling is truly...

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MetaverseVagrant

· 01-03 12:49

Stop-loss settings are very strict, I agree with that. But when it really comes to a market crash, it's still easy to panic. Chasing highs and getting caught is a necessary lesson for traders. How long will paying tuition fees for trading last? SOL and BNB shake hands, but sometimes grid trading is really hard to predict with the market. Whether 2026 can continue this pace depends on how the Federal Reserve plays its cards.

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MoonRocketTeam

· 01-03 12:46

Stop-loss settings are very strict, this is the true quality of an astronaut. Not everyone can perform fuel checks before launch. Getting caught chasing highs is so real, I’ve paid this tuition fee too. But now, on-chain data has become my ground control center, and my risk avoidance ability is indeed online. Holding SOL and BNB is profitable; this wave of institutional replenishment is continuous, and the orbit is very stable. Grid trading bots + mining is the right combination for passive income; stability truly outperforms frequent trading. Continuing to land on the moon in 2026, everyone fasten your seatbelts, the next booster is coming. Spot + contract allocation is so rational, more reliable than most traders I’ve seen. When chasing highs, dopamine secretion is too intense. Only by stepping into this pit can you truly understand the weight of the words "risk." People with such strong execution in take-profit and stop-loss can indeed live longer in the long run. That’s how the crypto world weeds out the weak.

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GateUser-a5fa8bd0

· 01-03 12:44

Stop-loss and take-profit orders are tightly set, this is the true way Chasing highs and getting caught was indeed costly, but the tuition is paid Grid trading bots are stable, but watching them can be a bit boring Holding SOL and BNB is enough, no need to fuss Macro data + on-chain tracking, this is how trading is done now After several crashes, I finally understand that risk management cannot be compromised During the influx of institutional funds, the pace was indeed lightning fast Passive income strategies are quite good, mining is definitely more worry-free than active trading Keep pushing in 2026, wishing success 2025 is indeed a big year, the rhythm is like a monster

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LiquidityWitch

· 01-03 12:43

the way you're gatekeeping liquidity mechanics like some sort of modern alchemist... respect the discipline tho, not everyone can resist the siren call of leverage

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DeFiGrayling

· 01-03 12:35

Stop-loss and take-profit are still stuck, and it can still turn into a failure. I understand this principle. That's right, risk control is the lifeline, but when the market comes, who doesn't want to go all-in? Holding SOL and BNB feels really comfortable, and I'm also running a grid bot. The feeling of lying back and winning is just awesome. Getting caught chasing high is the most heartbreaking, and when I grit my teeth to cut losses, I really want to smash the screen. Let's keep going in 2026. Anyway, I've already paid the tuition.

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