Want to survive longer in this market? The first lesson isn't about how to make money, but about knowing when not to move.



The most common mistake beginners make when entering the market is greed—wanting to seize every opportunity. In reality, the true differentiator isn't the timing of buying and selling, but whether you can be ruthless and hold idle funds when it’s time to stay on the sidelines. Often, letting go is smarter than doing everything.

A volatile market isn't a gold mine; it's a meat grinder for time and patience. Big capital always enters only after the trend is already confirmed. Those days of oscillation only wear down your confidence through pointless trading.

Don't be blinded by a certain coin. When hype is at its peak, everyone is talking about and chasing it. But once the trend shifts, those funds withdraw quickly. You can participate, but always keep an escape route in mind. Being a step late turns you into a bag holder. Breakthrough points in technical analysis are just the beginning of acceleration, not the end. Small pullbacks shouldn't scare you; the real regret is surrendering too early.

When the entire network is celebrating and the giant candlestick screens are exploding, it's time to switch to a defensive mode. After a high point, it's often the night before a shakeout—don't get caught up in this surge.

Trading should be as simple as possible. If the price tests support and doesn't break, that's a signal. If it hits resistance and you're still hesitating, it's time to reduce your position. Opportunities are abundant in the market; what’s missing is patience.

Short-term trading isn't about prediction ability but about rhythm. Going all-in is a reckless move for beginners. The correct approach is to test the waters with small amounts, confirm the trend, then gradually increase your position. The key to winning in this game is how long you can hold, not how much you make in a single trade. The market is open 24 hours, but your capital isn't endless. Being a little slower and more cautious might actually take you further.

In the end, those who survive are often the winners.
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ShitcoinArbitrageurvip
· 5h ago
That's right, but among the nine out of ten people who actually go all-in, most are just trying to bottom fish. Going all-in is indeed a way to find death; the problem is, how can you resist when you see others getting rich overnight? I'm just too good at waiting. I wait until I have all cash in hand, only to miss the entire market rally—that's what I call regret. Defense mode? I never thought about defending when I entered this market haha. Sense of rhythm—it's easy to say, hard to do. Most of the time, it's just gambling based on intuition. The ones who survive in the end win, but to survive, you probably need to make some money first, right? It looks rational, but once you get into it, it's a whole different story. This small-amount trial trading approach is indeed reliable, but I can't stick to it—I always think about the next trade to turn things around.
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AirdropNinjavip
· 17h ago
Really, too many people die because of greed, always wanting to copy everything. I used to have this problem early on, but after losing money repeatedly, I learned to enjoy the peace of holding cash. Where are those who went all-in now? They probably went home long ago, haha. When the whole network was boiling, I didn't dare to touch anything. This wave of market behavior is too strange. Doing nothing is really a skill; many people simply can't understand it. Volatile markets are just here to collect the leek's IQ tax. I will never chase hot coins again.
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TeaTimeTradervip
· 17h ago
There's nothing wrong with that, but it's very hard to do. My biggest mistake is being impulsive during volatile markets and feeling compelled to trade. After losing several times, I realized that staying out of the market is truly a skill.
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NFTRegretDiaryvip
· 17h ago
Really speaking, those who go all-in will eventually suffer losses. The effort of staying still is indeed worth much more than the effort of moving. I only understand this after being磨到现在. Wait, wait, wait. Watching others make money makes you itchy—that's a dead end. I was most afraid during the frenzy across the entire network. Usually, the next step is a bloodbath. This article hit me right in the heart. It should have been done this way long ago. The main idea is one word: patience. People who keep a low profile and make money are especially good at being idle, while those who operate recklessly every day rush into the market.
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ConfusedWhalevip
· 17h ago
It's one thing to say that, but when you see others go all-in and tenfold their money, can you really hold back? That's so true. I used to be too greedy, trying to buy the dip at every opportunity, but ended up worn out by the volatility. Speechless, another motivational article saying "to make money, first learn not to make money," but it really hits the point. Going all-in is truly a death sentence; you still have to believe that slow is fast. Selling at a high point is always the hardest decision. Clearly others are hyping it up, but your hands are already trembling. Reliable, those who can't hold on weren't meant to survive in the first place. This article is hinting at the last time I went all-in, right? Fine, I'll change it.
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MoonRocketmanvip
· 17h ago
Based on the overlay of multiple technical indicators, this adjustment cycle happens to be the golden window for refueling. The upper band of the Bollinger Bands has not yet broken through the gravity resistance level, and the RSI momentum is still building up. Currently, those going all-in are just cannon fodder waiting to be washed out. The real launch window is after that big bullish candle breaks the neckline. It’s not during this oscillation and grinding phase. I have set my stop-loss at a key support level, but I will never randomly move my position below the neckline.
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ApeEscapeArtistvip
· 17h ago
You're right, but it's really hard to do... My biggest problem is my impulsiveness; when I see prices going up, I just want to act. HODLing is indeed a deadly disease. After experiencing a huge loss once, I started to believe in it. Now I have just one question: how can I survive those sideways days without making any moves? Just waiting is incredibly difficult. I've heard this theory a hundred times, but I'm still caught in it... Most likely because I lack understanding. The trap of hot coins is really deep. After participating in two markets, I finally understand what an escape route looks like. Being in cash is truly the biggest test of one's resolve, it feels like cheating to just sit idle. Talking about defensive mode is easy, but in practice, it’s so tempting... Especially when I see others making money. Right now, I’m trying small-scale trading to test the waters. I feel like I’ve found the rhythm, but should I keep resisting?
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