2026-01-05 11:25:20

The most heartbreaking investment confession: unwilling to hold during a rally, only to be empty-handed when prices surge; panic sets in during a downturn, adding to positions as prices fall, and in the end, watching helplessly as you're fully invested at the bottom with deep losses.

What if this logic could be reversed? Stay rational at high levels, make decisive moves at low levels—such investors would have already achieved financial freedom.

But reality is always cruel. Fear and greed take turns in the market, and most people are trapped in this endless cycle. Are you also repeating the same story?

View Original

This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.

13 Likes

Reward
13
6
Repost
Share

Comment

0/400

RuntimeError

· 8h ago

Oh, isn't this me... pain to the reflex arc You're absolutely right, saying "buy high, sell low" is easy to say Losing money all the way to the bottom and still adding positions, it's really incredible That's why I can only watch now, I don't dare to take action at all By the way, has anyone really managed to go against human nature? I deeply agree, we are all caught in a cycle of fear and greed

View OriginalReply0

CryptoSourGrape

· 01-05 11:55

Oh no, isn't this talking about me? It hits so hard. If I had known it would turn out like this, I would have done the opposite... what a pity, what a pity. Watching others laugh at the bottom, I’m crying at the high point, truly incredible. I just want to ask, is there a regret pill in this world? I could take ten bottles. Adding to my position while losing money all the way, now I am truly "deeply trapped," hahaha. Feels like this is my daily life, so real. Why don't we both achieve financial freedom together? Anyway, we're both stuck in this pit. This round really taught me a lesson from the market. Next time for sure... but I don't even know when the next time will be.

View OriginalReply0

MindsetExpander

· 01-05 11:54

Damn, isn't this just a true reflection of me last year? No action at the bottom, but going all-in at high levels. Thinking back, it's really brilliant now. Where's the promised low buy and high sell? It all backfires; I might be naturally suited to be a contrarian indicator. My mindset is collapsing. Every time I think next time will definitely work, but it's still the same old script. When will this cycle of fear and greed be broken? It feels like most people are just rolling around in this pit. The most heartbreaking thing is knowing the right answer but just can't execute it. That's the hardest part.

View OriginalReply0

WhaleShadow

· 01-05 11:53

It’s like you didn’t say anything at all. The key is that it’s not about knowing these things; the main issue is that it’s just not doable. Really, I tell myself every time that I must stay disciplined this time, but as soon as I see a dip, I panic; as soon as I see a rise, I regret. That’s probably why most people are destined to lose money—their mindset can’t get past this hurdle. The phrase “full position at the bottom, deeply trapped” really hits home for me. Don’t even mention it. It’s easy to say, but once you’re in the market, who isn’t a puppet controlled by fear and greed? On the flip side, doing the opposite would be perfect, but unfortunately, there aren’t that many perfect investors in this world. Relying on humans to conquer human nature? Not realistic. The market has already seen through us.

View OriginalReply0

LiquidatedTwice

· 01-05 11:45

Isn't this just me... Every time I think I've gained insight, I end up repeating the same mistakes. Promised to buy low, but I get scared as soon as it drops, now I'm really overwhelmed. Can't sell at high prices, afraid to buy at low prices, just living through the lessons time teaches. I just want to ask, who can truly do contrarian trading? Or is it all just talk? Here comes the fear and greed rhetoric again, but if you ask me if I can change? I can't change either. You've broken my defenses, the level of heartbreak is five stars, every sentence is about me.

View OriginalReply0

AirdropChaser

· 01-05 11:30

Oh no, isn't this just my blood, sweat, and tears? I don't dare to buy low and just make reckless moves high up. Now I have nothing in hand. That's so painfully true, every time I do the opposite of what I should—buy high and sell low, I’m basically reading the textbook backwards. Really, if anyone can manage to sell high and buy low, I would directly kneel to them. It's a mindset problem, much harder than technical analysis.

View OriginalReply0

Trending Topics
View More
#
GateAIOfficiallyLaunches
17.25K Popularity
#
BitcoinSix-DayRally
27.12K Popularity
#
MemeCoinRebound
19.5K Popularity
#
JusticeDepartmentSellsBitcoin
9.24K Popularity
#
My2026FirstPost
140.47K Popularity

Hot Gate Fun
View More

1
Gate
Gate
MC:$3.56KHolders:1
0.00%
2
DGMAN
DOGEMAN
MC:$3.55KHolders:1
0.00%
3
memeboxSaxon
saxon
MC:$3.63KHolders:3
0.15%
4
ㅍ효ㅓ
ming
MC:$3.56KHolders:1
0.00%
5
Y
Probability
MC:$3.56KHolders:1
0.00%

Sitemap

The most heartbreaking investment confession: unwilling to hold during a rally, only to be empty-handed when prices surge; panic sets in during a downturn, adding to positions as prices fall, and in the end, watching helplessly as you're fully invested at the bottom with deep losses.

Trending Topics

GateAIOfficiallyLaunches

BitcoinSix-DayRally

MemeCoinRebound

JusticeDepartmentSellsBitcoin

My2026FirstPost

Hot Gate Fun

Gate

Gate

DGMAN

DOGEMAN

memeboxSaxon

saxon

ㅍ효ㅓ

ming

Y

Probability

Pin

Your First Words Matter!
Share your first post on and split $10,000 in New Year rewards.
Post with #My2026FirstPost to share your New Year wish
2026U Position Voucher, Gate New Year boxes, F1 Red Bull merch await you!
Ends on Jan 15, 2026, 16:00 UTC
2026 starts with this post!

The most heartbreaking investment confession: unwilling to hold during a rally, only to be empty-handed when prices surge; panic sets in during a downturn, adding to positions as prices fall, and in the end, watching helplessly as you're fully invested at the bottom with deep losses.

Trending Topics

GateAIOfficiallyLaunches

BitcoinSix-DayRally

MemeCoinRebound

JusticeDepartmentSellsBitcoin

My2026FirstPost

Hot Gate Fun

Gate

Gate

DGMAN

DOGEMAN

memeboxSaxon

saxon

ㅍ효ㅓ

ming

Y

Probability

Pin

Your First Words Matter! Share your first post on and split $10,000 in New Year rewards. Post with #My2026FirstPost to share your New Year wish 2026U Position Voucher, Gate New Year boxes, F1 Red Bull merch await you! Ends on Jan 15, 2026, 16:00 UTC 2026 starts with this post!

Your First Words Matter!
Share your first post on and split $10,000 in New Year rewards.
Post with #My2026FirstPost to share your New Year wish
2026U Position Voucher, Gate New Year boxes, F1 Red Bull merch await you!
Ends on Jan 15, 2026, 16:00 UTC
2026 starts with this post!