Why do some people consistently profit while others keep getting liquidated when operating the same contracts? The answer is actually simple: two words—self-discipline.
**The Approach of Disciplined Traders**
Before each entry, they calmly ask themselves three questions: Which direction should I take? What if I’m wrong? If I’m right, what’s my exit target? They never chase after those limit-up "flying needles" nor gamble on the elusive "V-shaped reversals." Only when the trading signals are clear do they take action.
Taking profits isn’t about fear of missing out on quick gains, but about securely locking in profits. Stop-loss isn’t about admitting defeat; it’s about preserving capital for the next opportunity. These traders have emotions, but they never let emotions control their actions—that’s the mark of a professional.
**The Dilemma of Greedy Traders**
They go crazy at the sight of a big bullish candle, feeling that missing out means missing the entire bull market, and impulsively go all-in. What was initially a small floating loss becomes a relentless fight, turning the account from red to black, from trading to kneeling and praying. "I think it will go up," "If it pulls a little more, I’ll sell"—the more they say these, the faster their account shrinks. They hold a creed: as long as they haven’t been liquidated, they can still keep gambling.
**The Fundamental Difference**
One wins with rules, the other bets on mood. One treats contracts as a serious business, the other as a gamble to turn things around. The former pursues long-term stable growth, the latter is addicted to short-term thrills. The outcome speaks for itself.
The contract market never tests how skilled your technique is; it tests how strong your self-control is. Few can beat the market, but countless are defeated by themselves. That’s the truth of the crypto world.
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shadowy_supercoder
· 01-06 02:49
That's right, but what I find even more heartbreaking is... most people simply can't achieve self-discipline, including myself haha.
Self-disciplined traders do make money, while greedy traders frequently get wiped out—everyone understands this theory, but actually executing it is a hellish challenge.
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YieldChaser
· 01-04 22:04
That's true, but I realize that many people simply can't practice self-discipline, including myself haha
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DaoDeveloper
· 01-03 13:53
ngl, the discipline vs emotion framing here hits different... but let me push back slightly — isn't this just restating the obvious? like yeah, risk management matters, but the real question is *why* can't people actually stick to it? there's gotta be deeper game theory at play here, no? 🤔
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UnluckyLemur
· 01-03 13:52
That's true, but how many people can truly achieve self-discipline... I'm just the kind of fool who goes crazy at the sight of a big bullish candle.
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BuyHighSellLow
· 01-03 13:50
Uh... that's quite right, but I just can't control myself. When I see the limit-up hand, I start trembling.
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RugpullSurvivor
· 01-03 13:44
Well said, but execution is the real dividing line. No matter how good the plan is, it has to be sustained through self-discipline.
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GateUser-addcaaf7
· 01-03 13:36
It sounds good, but who can't say the words self-discipline? The key is that only a few can truly do it.
Why do some people consistently profit while others keep getting liquidated when operating the same contracts? The answer is actually simple: two words—self-discipline.
**The Approach of Disciplined Traders**
Before each entry, they calmly ask themselves three questions: Which direction should I take? What if I’m wrong? If I’m right, what’s my exit target? They never chase after those limit-up "flying needles" nor gamble on the elusive "V-shaped reversals." Only when the trading signals are clear do they take action.
Taking profits isn’t about fear of missing out on quick gains, but about securely locking in profits. Stop-loss isn’t about admitting defeat; it’s about preserving capital for the next opportunity. These traders have emotions, but they never let emotions control their actions—that’s the mark of a professional.
**The Dilemma of Greedy Traders**
They go crazy at the sight of a big bullish candle, feeling that missing out means missing the entire bull market, and impulsively go all-in. What was initially a small floating loss becomes a relentless fight, turning the account from red to black, from trading to kneeling and praying. "I think it will go up," "If it pulls a little more, I’ll sell"—the more they say these, the faster their account shrinks. They hold a creed: as long as they haven’t been liquidated, they can still keep gambling.
**The Fundamental Difference**
One wins with rules, the other bets on mood. One treats contracts as a serious business, the other as a gamble to turn things around. The former pursues long-term stable growth, the latter is addicted to short-term thrills. The outcome speaks for itself.
The contract market never tests how skilled your technique is; it tests how strong your self-control is. Few can beat the market, but countless are defeated by themselves. That’s the truth of the crypto world.