2026-01-17 14:20:39

Sometimes, the outcome of a trade can be so ironic.

A trader turned $432 into $63,000, a feat that would excite most people. In terms of return on investment, it is indeed a huge victory.

But there is another side to this story. If he had held on for another 48 hours, this trade could have turned into over $500,000. In other words, he might have missed out on more than 7 times the profit.

This is the harsh reality of the crypto market — you not only have to bet on the right direction but also on the right timing. Even if you have already earned far more than expected, you might regret exiting too early. Some celebrate a 63x return, while others can only sigh and think about the possible 500x. Whether you count it as a win or a loss depends on how you view the market and your trading decisions.

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BlockBargainHunter

· 1h ago

This is the curse of the crypto world—selling even one second early means a huge loss. If this guy hadn't seen that if, he would have gone to sleep long ago. Now he's probably dreaming every day and regretting it. Greed kills people, being content and happy but not making money—it's truly a mystery. There's a life-and-death gap between 500,000 and 60,000; I choose not to look at the subsequent data and live happily. It's a weakness of human nature, everyone. The crypto circle relies on this. I've also experienced this—selling early and then seeing the price double. Now, whenever I see a rally, I have to hold back my fingers. Don't ask me how I know—it's all tears.

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GateUser-9ad11037

· 1h ago

That's why I run every time I make a profit, only to see the coins continue to soar and I end up bleeding. Is 63x not enough? People in the crypto world really have no bottom line.

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