2026-01-03 15:21:29

This time, the ETH trading entry was indeed too hasty. The habit of operating with large funds long-term has not been fully adjusted, and switching to a small fund mode disrupted the rhythm. The mindset of rushing to help students turn the tide has also become the biggest problem.

I have decided not to add to my position for now, as that would go against the original intention of small-scale trading. This weekend, I plan to use the market's small fluctuations to reorganize my thoughts and wait quietly for Monday's market response. From a probability perspective, there is a high chance that Monday will see a rally before a new round of decline begins.

The current market has not yet shown clear signals of transitioning from a bear to a bull, so my trading strategy remains unchanged—primarily short positions with some long positions as supplements. A single loss cannot shake the foundation of the trading system. Losing is part of trading; it must be accepted as a basic professional quality.

The key is to make good use of this weekend's adjustment period to address mental and capital management vulnerabilities.

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fren_with_benefits

· 01-06 03:46

To be honest, it's really easy for big capital thinking to backfire when switching to small capital; I've fallen into this trap myself. The mentality of rushing to help students turn things around is indeed the biggest killer. The judgment that it will rise on Monday and then fall again is reliable; probability theory is still worth trusting. I support the idea of mainly shorting; currently, I haven't seen any clear bullish signals.

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AirdropFatigue

· 01-05 07:57

Losing your mindset and still forcing students to trade, isn't that a suicidal move? Wait, you said there's a high probability of a rally on Monday? Why do I feel like the market is crashing right now? This wave really requires calmness, don't gamble on adding positions out of frustration. Last time, I lost my composure and went back to square one. Admitting to losses is fine, but you need to think about why you're always losing at such moments. It's not a matter of probability, right? Have a good sleep over the weekend, don't think about turning the tide. The word "turning the tide" makes my scalp tingle.

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AlwaysAnon

· 01-03 15:49

In a rush to teach students to turn the tide, I ended up flipping over myself first. I need to adjust my mindset. --- Going for a rally on Monday? How many data points do you need to compare your probability theory to be so confident? --- Not adding to the position is indeed rational; it's much better than those all-in moves before. --- It sounds nice, but ultimately it's greed that causes it. Small funds should be stable. --- When there's no signal for a bear to bull transition, just honestly short. Don't do those flashy tricks. --- Saying "admit defeat after losing" sounds easy, but as long as you can think that way at the time, it's fine. --- Can the mindset gap be fixed over the weekend? I think it's doubtful; it has to be done slowly. --- It's probably the same set of arguments again on Monday. How many times has this rhetoric been proven wrong already?

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On-ChainDiver

· 01-03 15:49

To be honest, this wave was indeed rushed, and the pressure of guiding students can really throw people off track. That's why I always say that small-scale and large-scale trading strategies are completely different; the rhythm is way too different. Taking a break over the weekend to stay calm is a good idea. Don't rush to make up losses; the more you try to recover quickly, the more chaotic it becomes. A strategy focused on shorting is fine, but the key is to keep a stable mindset. I agree with accepting losses and taking responsibility. Reassess and adjust your approach, and observe the reaction on Monday. This way, your strategy will become much clearer.

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SingleForYears

· 01-03 15:48

This mindset adjustment is good, but the key is to stick to trading discipline. Thumbs up, many people can't admit defeat. The weekend should indeed be a time to stay calm; otherwise, the more you try to make up, the deeper the hole you dig.

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GasSavingMaster

· 01-03 15:44

Mindset is indeed the hardest part, being eager to trade is the most critical. Accept losses when they happen, that's a good approach. Let's wait until Monday, anyway, there's nothing to do during a bear market. Fund management is the key, more valuable than any technical analysis. Adjusting your mindset over the weekend is a wise move; don't get caught up in adding positions, take it slow. Recognizing your own limitations is the hardest part; your attitude is much better than most people.

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