2025-12-29 12:25:56

Many retail investors always chase after news, unable to enter the market before the board opens. Once the board opens, people start to come in. The result is often like this — when there are many people, you can't squeeze in; when you finally manage to get in, everyone has already left.

But look at it from a different perspective: if you can see through the cyclical patterns of cryptocurrencies, it’s a different story. Take the recent market trend at the beginning of the year as an example. Many people were afraid to buy in the 40+ price range, and as a result, missed the subsequent upward cycle. The key is, once you understand the cyclical nature of these big trends, every upward rotation and every news catalyst won’t leave you feeling regretful or remorseful. Instead, you can calmly embrace each opportunity.

The real difference between retail investors and institutions sometimes lies in this single thought — whether to chase the wind or wait for the wind to come.

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MetaMuskRat

· 6h ago

That's right, I'm the kind of person who chases the wind. In my 40s, I didn't dare to get in the market, and now I can only watch my mindset explode.

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HypotheticalLiquidator

· 6h ago

Basically, those chasing news are all FOMO-controlled newbies, unaware that their health factors are declining day by day. They were timid in their 40s, and now it's too late to regret—this is the starting point of the domino effect.

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OldLeekMaster

· 7h ago

That's right, that's the principle. I used to be the type to chase the trend as well. In my 40s, I was too afraid to buy, and now I regret it to death. The key is to understand the cycle, otherwise you'll always be repeatedly slapped in the face by buying the bottom and chasing the high.

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ImpermanentLossFan

· 7h ago

That's right, it's a mindset issue. I used to chase highs all the time, but now I've learned my lesson—buying more as it drops actually makes me more comfortable with profits. --- That's why institutions make money while retail investors keep getting cut out every day. --- Did anyone really buy above 40 at the beginning of the year? I was still watching the show back then, now I regret it to death. --- Waiting for the right moment sounds easy, but how many can really endure it? Anyway, I don't have that patience. --- Understanding the cyclical patterns is one thing, but executing them is still influenced by news and market sentiment—human weaknesses. --- Facing opportunities with calm acceptance? I just want to calmly make money, haha. --- So the core is to have enough capital reserves to dare to buy against the trend. Without money, any mindset is useless.

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AlwaysQuestioning

· 7h ago

You're right, those chasing news are all destined to be leeks A person really only has one or two opportunities to make money, the key is whether you're willing to buy during fear Haha, I'm that kind of useless person who squeezes in and then disperses Seeing through cycles? How to see, is there a formula or just gut feeling? To put it simply, patience is required, and that's the hardest part Those who sold in their forties still regret it now, this is the gap Cycle patterns are different every time, how can you rely on past experience? The difference between institutions and retail investors is that one has bullets and the other has no money I don't chase news, but I'm afraid of missing out, this is the dilemma

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