2025-12-19 13:20:14

Taking on positions is like self-deception. A few days ago, a trader came to me complaining, saying they made several trades, held on for three days, and in the end, lost over a hundred thousand. He asked me how to get back to break-even.

I only said one thing: the problem isn't the market, it's your mindset.

The biggest mistake many people make in trading is holding on to positions. You tell yourself to wait a little longer, endure a bit more, and you'll surely turn losses into profits. But the crypto market never caters to anyone. When the market drops, it drops; it won't change its course because of your expectations. When your mindset collapses, your journey in the crypto world is basically over.

The final outcome of holding on too long is liquidation. You might rely on luck to avoid small losses a few times, but sooner or later, the market will teach you a lesson with a big move. This is not to scare you, but the market's law.

What do those who truly survive long in the crypto market have in common? Stable mindset, strict risk management, quick acknowledgment of mistakes, respect for trends, and decisive stop-loss execution. It sounds simple, but these fundamentals are what turn gamblers into professional traders.

Confidence is good, but arrogance will ruin you. Reckless actions will lead to a crash sooner or later. If you really want to change your situation, the key is to stay calm and let the market give you a way out.

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notSatoshi1971

· 2025-12-22 08:10

That's really harsh, just like that over a hundred thousand is gone, I take a deep breath... This mindset issue is indeed the number one killer in the crypto world.

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WhaleShadow

· 2025-12-21 15:13

To be honest, the moment of losing over a hundred thousand is when you truly wake up, much better than holding a losing position until getting liquidated. This mindset is really not just about shouting slogans; it requires cultivating through stop loss. I've seen too many people stubbornly hold a losing position, and in the end, they lost even their principal.

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SigmaValidator

· 2025-12-21 10:00

You're right, holding a losing position is just self-hypnosis, and in the end, you have to pay the tuition.

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MetaMaskVictim

· 2025-12-19 13:50

Carrying a position for three days and losing hundreds of thousands? I just want to ask, why didn't you run earlier? Why wait for the market to teach you a harsh lesson...

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rugpull_ptsd

· 2025-12-19 13:48

Hundreds of thousands just disappeared like that. Holding positions is truly poison. --- Exactly right, losing your mindset is the end. I've seen too many people like this. --- Stop-loss execution is the key; everything else is useless. --- Arrogance? Come on, most people are just greedy. --- The problem is, you know it in theory, but when it really matters, you'll still hold... who hasn't been through that? --- The market will teach you how to behave sooner or later. That hits home. --- The ability to admit mistakes is indeed rare; many would rather get liquidated than admit it. --- Things that seem simple, only a handful of people can really do them.

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LuckyBlindCat

· 2025-12-19 13:39

Taking on trades is basically a gambler's mentality. Losing over a hundred thousand and still asking how to get it back? Wake up, brother. Stop-loss is truly a lifesaver, not an option. If your mindset collapses, you're doomed. The market won't wait for you to react. That's right, solid fundamentals are the key, but most people just can't break this bad habit. Overconfidence really kills without blinking an eye. I've seen too many cases of this.

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AirdropFatigue

· 2025-12-19 13:31

Losing hundreds of thousands like that, I always say holding positions is the biggest scam. --- That's right, admitting mistakes is even harder than admitting losses. This is the difference between retail investors and professionals. --- Mindset is worth much more than skills, but no one believes it. --- Stop-loss execution... this phrase sounds simple, but actually doing it is truly hellish. --- Arrogance destroys everything. I need to get this tattooed on my brain. --- The market never shows mercy. If I had known, I would have set my stop-loss and gone to sleep. --- Relying on luck to avoid small losses? That's just saving bullets for bigger losses. --- I accept that the issue is mindset, it hits too close to home. --- That hundred thousand or so can be considered tuition fees, better than a margin call. --- Blundering and crashing is the norm in the crypto world... I've seen it many times.

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