2026-01-18 08:21:08

Have you ever wondered why some people enter the market with 10,000 USDT and end up being liquidated and out of the game?

Most of the time, technical analysis is actually correct. So where is the problem? It lies in that restless heart—getting impulsive and going all-in at once, fantasizing about getting rich overnight when the market rises, panicking and cutting losses when the decline comes. Trading is driven by momentary heartbeat, and losses happen naturally.

I have also experienced this kind of setback. The direction judgment seems accurate, but the execution is a mess, and in the end, the principal is wiped out. That’s when I realized: the cruelty of this market isn’t in the market itself, but in us actively handing over our chips.

Every subsequent loss has taught me the same lesson— the trader who survives the longest is never the one who makes the most aggressive profits in the short term, but the one who is best at enduring volatility and can withstand tough periods.

So I changed my approach, and the core logic boils down to two words: stability.

How to be stable? Start with small positions to feel out the market trend. If your judgment is correct, gradually add to your position; if wrong, cut losses immediately—don’t give yourself a chance to regret. This trading method may lack some excitement, but the account curve can truly extend upward.

Being out of the market for three days isn’t a big deal—when the market is chaotic, I can wait. Wait until the rhythm is confirmed before taking action. Sometimes, a single heavy position can make up for previous caution. Precise position control combined with the right entry timing relies on logic, not luck.

To put it simply, most people aren’t defeated by the market itself, but by their own illusions and impulses.

Want to turn things around? Then stop opening positions blindly, give up the temptation to heavily bottom-fish, and don’t use your living expenses to gamble on those elusive possibilities. The market is always waiting for you, but once your principal is gone, it’s much harder to make a comeback.

Being conservative isn’t shameful. As long as you choose the right direction and keep the rhythm steady, you will eventually be the one laughing last.

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WalletsWatcher

· 11h ago

That's so true, I am the one who was defeated by myself... Going all-in with full position back then really was a moment of madness. Stable trading may not sound as exciting, but it definitely helps you survive longer. This market is really a test of mentality; no matter how good your skills are, it's useless. Waiting in a vacant position is really difficult, but now I understand that this is the true art of making money. I used to always want to double my money in one shot, but the more I lost, the more I lost. Now that I’ve learned to cut losses, I feel different. Trying out small positions for trial and error is brilliant; at least it allows you to survive until the next opportunity. Principal is king; once it's gone, it's really gone... this lesson was too costly. The worst thing is to invest your living expenses; then you’re truly at the mercy of the market. Being conservative is really nothing to be ashamed of; in fact, it helps you live longer. This article really hit me; every sentence is telling my story.

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BtcDailyResearcher

· 11h ago

It's easy to say but hard to do. Knowing to be cautious, but when prices rise, I can't help but go all-in. Honestly, that's the most difficult lesson, and I'm still learning.

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OnChainDetective

· 11h ago

honestly, the pattern here screams typical liquidation cascade—traced through multiple hops on-chain and the wallet clustering just confirms what the data shows. most retail accounts blowing up follow the exact same signature: emotional entry, no position sizing logic, then panic exit at the worst possible time.

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GameFiCritic

· 11h ago

That's right, position management is indeed a life-and-death line, but I want to ask—how many of those who shout every day "logic is clear, rhythm is steady" actually follow through properly? I've seen too many cases where there's a huge gap between "knowing" and "doing."

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