2026-01-18 09:31:15

The market never makes mistakes; only people do.

Those who can really make big money are not the ones messing around in front of the screen all day, but those who can sit still. Look carefully, the biggest moves usually happen during your idle times. I never bargain with the market because the market itself is the truth.

It's not hard to identify the right direction; the difficulty lies in whether you can withstand the shakeout when you're correct. The market needs to prove you're right, often by first subjecting you to a painful phase. If you can't even handle normal pullbacks, how can you profit from the trend? That simply doesn't match.

The market's rewards are clear—those who can stick to their judgment, not those who react the fastest. The most formidable enemy in a big trend isn't the market; it's your own fingers, always wanting to "do something." When all signals point in the same direction, the price has usually only traveled halfway.

Just observe the people around you, and you'll understand. Those losing money like to make excuses; those making money only care whether they are in the trend. A bull market doesn't make you comfortable every day; instead, it repeatedly tests and verifies your judgment through constant doubt. The true trading masters seem the most inactive, but their results are the most impressive.

This is not motivational talk; it's the reality the market teaches us.

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GateUser-75ee51e7

· 8h ago

That's so true, the itch to act is the root of losing money. --- Staying put is really difficult; I start to feel uneasy if I haven't traded for a month. --- Honestly, I'm the kind of person whose fingers are too active, and I'm currently trying to quit. --- This paragraph really hit me; a few days ago I couldn't help but make reckless trades again, and sure enough, I lost money. --- The harshest one—people who lose money love to explain, while those who make money only look at the trend. Heartbreaking. --- It's hard to bear; I know I should stay put, but I just can't do it. --- Wait, are those who really make big money all very idle? --- I admit it, I'm that person who always wants to do something, and I can't change it.

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FlashLoanLord

· 12h ago

Being able to hold steady is really the ultimate weapon. I see too many people exhausting themselves trying to chase everything. Frequent trading is just giving money to the market, it's that simple. Wait, my hand is itchy again... That's right, only those who can withstand the shakeout are qualified to make big money. I'm asking you, do you dare to hold your position with your eyes closed for three months? Finger-pointing is the root of all evil, I surrender. People losing money are always finding reasons; those making money have already gone to sleep. I've got it this time, not messing around is the real messing around.

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StableCoinKaren

· 01-18 10:01

That's right, the hardest part is doing nothing. I often get tempted to make a move, but every time I do, I end up losing...

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GasFeeCryBaby

· 01-18 09:59

Being able to sit still is truly a skill, a hundred times faster than watching the market with your eyes.

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WalletWhisperer

· 01-18 09:55

the finger is always the weakest link in any accumulation phase. watched too many wallets panic-sell right before the behavioral pattern flips. it's not about prediction, it's about pattern recognition and sitting still while the market does its thing.

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HappyMinerUncle

· 01-18 09:46

Being able to sit still is the core competitiveness; those who shout orders every day around me are the ones who die the fastest.

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MetaverseVagrant

· 01-18 09:38

Being able to stay put is true skill; all the buddies I know who trade every day have lost money. The finger is the biggest enemy; this saying is really spot on. The hardest part of a bull market isn't making money, but resisting the urge to act. People who lose money are always explaining themselves; those who make money have already shut up. When a shakeout comes, they want to run; no wonder they're always catching falling knives at the bottom. This is the real principle of Web3; most people simply can't play the game.

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just_another_wallet

· 01-18 09:34

Staying calm really means winning half the battle. I've lost quite a bit due to frequent impulsive trades. That's right, the hardest part is never just seeing the right direction, but being able to stay calm and hold on once you've seen it. I've heard this theory before, but truly capable people are few and far between. Most still can't resist frequently changing positions. Those who make money around me indeed seem like idle people, acting as if they have nothing to do all day. Conversely, those who watch the market every day are actually losing. The most critical part is during the shakeout phase. No matter how strong your mental preparation is, you still have to go through the feeling of being in a meat grinder. It sounds simple but is difficult to do. Honestly, it’s a test of mindset. Truly super market conditions often come during boredom. Not blowing smoke or criticizing, this is the real truth of trading. Unfortunately, most people can't learn this.

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