2026-01-04 09:26:20

Recently experienced a rollercoaster ride in the crypto market. In seven days, the account multiplied tenfold, but there was a dip of over 50% in the middle, and that moment really had my heart in my throat. Fortunately, I managed to hold on.

Looking back, this wave of the market in 2026 indeed provided many opportunities. The correlated volatility of BTC and ETH was particularly obvious, and those who caught the rhythm still gained quite a lot.

The biggest takeaway is—no matter how good the market is, mindset and risk control are always the top priorities. That 50% retracement made me realize what "one step wrong" really means. Next time I encounter similar opportunities, I will pay even more attention to every detail.

BTC-1,16%

ETH-0,78%

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SchrodingerGas

· 01-07 04:19

To be honest, the 50% plunge was really testing the limits of the Kelly criterion. Your ability to withstand this wave was purely due to luck rather than rational decision-making...

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SchrodingersFOMO

· 01-04 22:11

Ten times? Man, your luck is really incredible. I'm just wondering how I didn't get crushed by 50% directly...

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SadMoneyMeow

· 01-04 09:56

Ten times and then a 50% plunge? Man, your heart must be really strong. Just watching makes me nervous for you.

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CrashHotline

· 01-04 09:55

Tenfold doubling sounds great, but that 50% plunge really can scare you to pee... Luckily, I didn't cut my losses.

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AirdropSkeptic

· 01-04 09:55

From tenfold to half and back again, this move is truly brilliant... Have you ever had your mentality collapse?

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OnchainUndercover

· 01-04 09:47

Tenfold profit sounds great, but that 50% plunge instantly left everyone stunned.

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DefiPlaybook

· 01-04 09:44

According to on-chain data, the psychological collapse rate in such extreme volatility scenarios is usually around 73%—being able to withstand a 50% drawdown demonstrates that risk control awareness is indeed in place. It is worth noting that the correlation coefficient between BTC and ETH is above 0.87, which means that the risk exposure under single-asset allocation is seriously underestimated. The recommended strategies are as follows: first, set a liquidation warning line rather than a stop-loss line; second, control the hedge position to 15-20% of the total funds. These are analyzed from three dimensions—mental state is only a necessary and sufficient condition, and the true alpha comes from the iteration of the risk control model.

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BoredStaker

· 01-04 09:40

Ten times the leverage and still withstand a 50% plunge, your heart is truly incredible.

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ParallelChainMaxi

· 01-04 09:36

Ten times E, but a 50% plunge is really incredible... I just want to ask, how did you develop this mindset?

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