2026-01-13 03:29:38

The Year of the Horse market trend has many following Elon Musk's concepts. But I’ve noticed an interesting phenomenon — the ones who really make big money are often not those who see the right direction, but those who can hold on after seeing it.

This sounds like nonsense, but in practice, most people can't do it. Think about it: when the market drops, they panic; when it rises, they become greedy, always feeling they need to do something. What’s the result? Frequent trading and precisely missing the opportunities.

Market rules are actually very cruel. It doesn’t make you happy every day; instead, it gradually reveals the answers through repeated doubts. Those who can make big money seem to do nothing; in fact, they are just waiting. They aren’t scared out by short-term fluctuations, nor do they negate their judgment because of a correction.

Look, the crypto market opportunities in 2026 are right here, but the problem isn’t “whether you see it right” — it’s “whether you can stay calm.” When all reasons point in the same direction, the trend often isn’t over yet. The more easily shaken people are at this point, the more likely they are to surrender in the darkness before dawn.

Popular coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, SUI, and Dogecoin, the main logic of the trend hasn’t changed; only your mindset has. People losing money are always looking for reasons, while those making money only ask themselves: Am I still in this trend?

So instead of asking what to do next, it’s better to ask yourself — can you really hold on?

BTC1,55%

ETH1,71%

SUI1,66%

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MEVictim

· 13h ago

You're not wrong, but I just can't sit still. Whenever I see it drop by a few percent, I want to run. My friends are all bottom-fishing there, and my fingers are trembling.

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gas_fee_therapist

· 13h ago

Can't sit still. As soon as it drops 5%, I want to cut my losses, and only regret it when it rises 20%.

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MEVEye

· 13h ago

That's so true. I recently got my face slapped just like that, haha. Really, when you get it right, you end up not making any profit, repeatedly buying the dip halfway up the mountain. Those big players just quietly get rich, while people like us who always want to optimize entry and exit points end up not optimizing anything in the end. When the 2026 market wave comes, we need to learn to hold tight with our eyes closed, or else we'll lose again.

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StableBoi

· 13h ago

Damn, isn't this just about me? Every time I think I can hold on, I end up messing around and trading frequently. Really, what's the use of being right about the direction? Anyway, I will definitely cut my losses when it hurts the most. I can't sit still, brother. As soon as I see a percentage drop, I start questioning life. That's probably why I can't make big money. You're so right. I'm the kind of person who wants to go all-in when it rises and run when it falls. Mindset is really the biggest enemy. To put it simply, it's a test of human nature. Frequent trading and perfectly timing the market's misses—this hits hard. It happens every time. It's not about being right, but about being able to sit through it. I need to get this tattooed. I understand the principle, but when it comes to actual trading, I still get chaotic. Is there any way to overcome mental issues? Surrendering in the darkness before dawn—that's my story. When Bitcoin drops ten percent, I can't sleep. How is it possible to hold for over a year? It's really just about lacking money. If I didn't lack money, I could have held on long ago.

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AirdropAnxiety

· 13h ago

That's right, it's all about mindset. The ones around me who are truly making money are basically lazy players—they buy and then don't look at the market for two months. Unlike me, I watch the market every day, and I end up going from making money to losing money. Being able to sit still is really a hundred times harder than just spotting the right direction... Speaking of the Dogecoin wave, my friend held on tightly, and now he's laughing his head off. I've stepped into too many pits with frequent trades and paid the price. Honestly, even when 2026's market arrives, I might not be able to catch the bottom; it all depends on who can resist the urge to make reckless moves. Mindset, really, is valuable.

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DegenWhisperer

· 13h ago

I can't sit still, this is my Achilles' heel. I was right, but I ended up liquidating everything because of a -5%, it's really unbelievable.

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