2026-01-09 08:22:27

Short-term trading may seem simple, but in reality, you can never win just by speed and luck. Those impulsive operations driven by temporary passion? They often end in losses.

The real difference between profit and loss comes down to four words: trend and execution.

When the market trend is clear and the candlestick direction is obvious, all you need to do is follow it. But when the market is oscillating and the trend is unclear, the smartest choice is to hold back your trading impulses—sometimes not trading for a day is far better than reckless operations.

Many people go bankrupt not because the market is bad, but because their minds are broken. Mistaking sideways consolidation for an 'opportunity,' and normal fluctuations for a 'signal,' results in more mistakes the busier they are, and ultimately more losses. Having survived several major losses, I rely on a single strict principle: first, figure out where the trend is; then decide whether to enter the market.

If you haven't understood the trend, every operation is essentially a gamble of your capital and luck, and there's no talk of rational trading. The market isn't in a hurry to give you answers; it doesn't fear you being slow, only chaos. Only when the trend is confirmed and the rhythm is found will you realize—making money isn't that hard.

It's hard for an individual to turn things around alone. Finding the right direction, mastering the rhythm, and having reliable people around you are essential to sticking through this long-term battle.

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MetaMaskVictim

· 8h ago

That's so true. I'm the one with the "brain malfunction," trying to gamble a bit during the sideways market... You know how it is. If I don't hold down the trading hand, the account just can't hold on, really.

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DataOnlooker

· 01-10 13:10

That's right, I used to be that impulsive trader who would act at the slightest fluctuation, and as a result, I lost more and more. Wait, isn't this the blood and tears lesson I learned last year? I only just realized it now. Remaining calm like a mountain—that's the ultimate skill of a top trader. I'm learning it.

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LightningClicker

· 01-09 19:34

That's right, I used to be the kind of fool who would jump in just because a K-line showed a 0.5% increase in an hour. Guess what happened... --- Not understanding the trend is like gambling; this really hits home. --- The worst are those who are stuck in sideways trading and still trading wildly by hand. Honestly, holding back is more important than anything. --- Bankruptcy isn't the market's fault; it's entirely due to my own stupidity. This is a lesson learned. --- Playing with this stuff alone is too easy to get messed up. Finding a reliable person can really save your life.

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TeaTimeTrader

· 01-09 08:52

You're absolutely right, this is the experience I gained from losing money— the more anxious you are, the more you lose. --- When the market is sideways, you really need to hold on, otherwise you'll end up paying net fees for the day. --- Just like that, entering the market when the trend is unclear only ends up giving money to the market. --- I think the hardest part is actually holding back and not acting, much more difficult than finding signals. --- After doing this for so long, I realize one thing: doing nothing is much better than blindly busying yourself. --- That wave of bankruptcy was because I took oscillations as opportunities, but in the end, I kept making worse mistakes. --- One person really can't handle it alone; you need someone who can clearly tell you where the trend is.

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LiquidationKing

· 01-09 08:49

There's nothing wrong with that, but execution is the hardest part. There are plenty of people who understand the trend, but very few can resist acting on it.

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PseudoIntellectual

· 01-09 08:47

You're so right, I just can't stop myself. I see the candlesticks and want to trade, but by the end of the day, it's all reverse trades.

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VitaliksTwin

· 01-09 08:47

That's right, I'm just afraid of not knowing anything and getting itchy, and finally making a series of reckless moves is the real dead end. --- If there's no trend in hand, don't move blindly. This is a painful lesson I learned paying tuition. --- Most of the bankruptcies are caused by the mind going bankrupt first, it actually has little to do with the market. --- Playing alone really容易翻车, and you need someone sober around to give you a push. --- The most extreme passionate trading can lead to losses that push your life to new heights. --- Wait until the trend is clear before entering. Sometimes, not acting for a week can earn more than busy daily trading, really. --- Don't treat normal fluctuations as signals all the time. This bad habit can directly send you to the bankruptcy list. --- The market isn't in a hurry; it's just waiting for you to mess up. The more anxious you are, the more you'll get harvested. --- Entering before fully understanding the trend is gambling behavior, not trading.

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GhostInTheChain

· 01-09 08:43

That's right, I was just being reckless back then, trading every day, and ended up losing everything. Entering the market without understanding the trend is asking to be cut. Holding back trading desires is really difficult, but that's the threshold for making money. Only with reliable people can we go far; going solo is just giving away money.

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