Having been in the crypto world for so many years, I've seen too many people become confused amidst the ups and downs. The most common question I get is—have you ever stepped into a trap?
A trap? Of course I have. In 2017, watching ETH drop from $1400, I kept adding to my position, going all in at the cheapest point of $400. Later, I watched it continue to fall to $80, and I thought to myself, this is going to zero. At that time, I hated everything—heaven, earth, the market—but I never thought to ask myself why.
It took me years to understand one principle: trading is like a mirror, reflecting how deep your understanding of the market is, how steady your mindset is, and how disciplined you are. People unwilling to admit mistakes can only keep losing money—that's the most ruthless and fair rule in the crypto world.
So, what have I really learned over these eight years? Actually, just four words: Unity of knowledge and action.
Many people overcomplicate trading. Honestly, the hard part is never the theory; it's that the market is full of uncertainties—you never know what will happen in the next second. But conversely, simple things are also simple—just keep doing the right things repeatedly:
**First, wait.** Not every opportunity is worth taking. Only open a position when you see a signal you truly understand. For the remaining 90% of ambiguous market conditions, treat them as nonexistent. Doing so may earn less, but it reduces unnecessary losses.
**Second, stick to stop-losses.** This isn't just theory; it's survival. I set strict rules for myself: never lose more than 1%-2% of my total capital on a single trade. Stop-loss is as natural as breathing—there's no room for bargaining. The market has taught me the harshest lesson: the cost of greed in that one second can be enormous.
**Third, realize profits.** After making money, immediately take out half and turn it into real things—buy a good meal, support your family, or just deposit it in the bank. Don't let the numbers in your account trap you—that's not true profit.
Honestly, the market has no new tricks. Greed and fear take turns in different years, but the套路 (patterns) are always the same. The difficulties you encounter in any trade, your predecessors have already experienced countless times. Things you can't hear from others, you'll understand after a loss—this is how the market has forced me to grow.
My trading rules are now as simple as they can be: focus only on three patterns I am confident in; everything else is noise. Strict stop-loss standards, as natural as breathing. Every profit I make, I take at least half to secure. This approach may not look glamorous or boast-worthy, but it keeps you alive—and living more comfortably. In this circle, surviving long enough is already winning against most people.
If you're still repeatedly being exploited and driven by emotions, we can talk. I can't promise to make you rich overnight—that's all lies. But I can help you build a trading system that can withstand bear and bull markets, turning passive suffering into active attack. This is what I’ve gained after eight years and several million in tuition fees.
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GasFeeSobber
· 2025-12-23 02:27
Stop loss is easy to say but hard to do. Back in 2017, I had the same mentality, just didn't want to admit the losses, and ended up getting trapped deeper and deeper.
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Eight years for a few million in tuition is indeed expensive. But compared to those who are still losing money, it seems not too bad.
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"If you live long enough, you win," this sentence really hit me. Seriously, what is the survival rate in the crypto world after ten years?
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What I fear the most are those who say they understand stop loss, but when they start to lose in their account, they change their tune. Is it myself?
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Locking in profits is something I’m only gradually getting the hang of now. In the past, I would just envy the number in my account, and then poof, it was gone with just one turn.
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Focusing on three types of patterns, treating others as noise. This mindset is simple but the patience required to execute it...
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I stopped believing in ETH when it was at 80 bucks. At that time, the lowest price didn’t seem to reach that, right? My memory is a bit fuzzy.
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This theory is actually just the same old story; the key is whether you have truly learned your lesson. What you learn on paper is never useful.
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Those who are still being controlled by emotions won’t really change after reading this. Because when the next market comes, it will be the same again.
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Admitting mistakes is indeed the hardest part. I’m still learning.
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GDOG888
· 2025-12-21 00:00
Hop on board!🚗
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OneSwing
· 2025-12-20 22:57
First, no contract, brother
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GasFeeNightmare
· 2025-12-20 09:21
I directly invested half of my principal with $80, and I still feel scared when I think about it... By the way, what was your gas fee in gwei back then? I was the one who got scammed the hardest by the cross-chain bridge.
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ApeWithNoFear
· 2025-12-20 09:21
Really, I feel the most about the stop-loss part; too many people just refuse to admit mistakes.
This guy's story about $80 ETH is really intense. Who would have thought back then?
Living long really means winning. Sitting by the lamp, reflecting on these eight years of ups and downs.
That saying really hit home: greed for just one second and it's all gone.
But securing profits is indeed difficult; always wanting to wait a bit longer, haha.
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BlockDetective
· 2025-12-20 09:01
Stop-loss is easy to talk about, but how many people can actually do it when it comes to real operation?
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Just hearing this story makes me think of myself in 2017. Greed for those two seconds can really ruin a year's worth of gains.
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Living a long life is an excellent saying; most people die because they refuse to admit mistakes at that moment.
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Securing profits and taking them off the table hits the hardest—how many people have died waiting for "just a little longer"?
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Many people will still go all-in after reading this; the problem isn't strategy but human nature.
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So the key is—do you dare to execute that 1%-2% stop-loss line?
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I respect the part about cashing in profits; the numbers in your account can indeed be deceiving.
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This kind of thing, not bragging, is actually more convincing—unlike those who boast about getting rich overnight every day.
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90% of the market being noise really tests your mentality; most people simply can't sit still.
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4am_degen
· 2025-12-20 08:59
Stop-loss is really a lesson learned by throwing money at it, no one wants to hear that haha
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To put it simply, you need to live long enough; most people die before dawn
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I was deeply touched by the part about adding to positions; I really thought it was over at that time
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The saying "take profits and be safe" hit home; account figures are just an illusion
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90% of the market is noise—this trick is brilliant; earn less but stay alive, that’s the real winner
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ETH dropping to $80 and still surviving until now is the best proof
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The rules are as simple as they can be, yet they are the hardest to follow
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The cost of greed in that one second, I have already paid my tuition for it
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Saying "unity of knowledge and action" is easy, but when it comes to actual execution, it’s exposed
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The market has never had new tricks; this phrase really hits the heart
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SelfRugger
· 2025-12-20 08:56
Stop-loss is the line of survival, I have to repeat this to myself.
Having been in the crypto world for so many years, I've seen too many people become confused amidst the ups and downs. The most common question I get is—have you ever stepped into a trap?
A trap? Of course I have. In 2017, watching ETH drop from $1400, I kept adding to my position, going all in at the cheapest point of $400. Later, I watched it continue to fall to $80, and I thought to myself, this is going to zero. At that time, I hated everything—heaven, earth, the market—but I never thought to ask myself why.
It took me years to understand one principle: trading is like a mirror, reflecting how deep your understanding of the market is, how steady your mindset is, and how disciplined you are. People unwilling to admit mistakes can only keep losing money—that's the most ruthless and fair rule in the crypto world.
So, what have I really learned over these eight years? Actually, just four words: Unity of knowledge and action.
Many people overcomplicate trading. Honestly, the hard part is never the theory; it's that the market is full of uncertainties—you never know what will happen in the next second. But conversely, simple things are also simple—just keep doing the right things repeatedly:
**First, wait.** Not every opportunity is worth taking. Only open a position when you see a signal you truly understand. For the remaining 90% of ambiguous market conditions, treat them as nonexistent. Doing so may earn less, but it reduces unnecessary losses.
**Second, stick to stop-losses.** This isn't just theory; it's survival. I set strict rules for myself: never lose more than 1%-2% of my total capital on a single trade. Stop-loss is as natural as breathing—there's no room for bargaining. The market has taught me the harshest lesson: the cost of greed in that one second can be enormous.
**Third, realize profits.** After making money, immediately take out half and turn it into real things—buy a good meal, support your family, or just deposit it in the bank. Don't let the numbers in your account trap you—that's not true profit.
Honestly, the market has no new tricks. Greed and fear take turns in different years, but the套路 (patterns) are always the same. The difficulties you encounter in any trade, your predecessors have already experienced countless times. Things you can't hear from others, you'll understand after a loss—this is how the market has forced me to grow.
My trading rules are now as simple as they can be: focus only on three patterns I am confident in; everything else is noise. Strict stop-loss standards, as natural as breathing. Every profit I make, I take at least half to secure. This approach may not look glamorous or boast-worthy, but it keeps you alive—and living more comfortably. In this circle, surviving long enough is already winning against most people.
If you're still repeatedly being exploited and driven by emotions, we can talk. I can't promise to make you rich overnight—that's all lies. But I can help you build a trading system that can withstand bear and bull markets, turning passive suffering into active attack. This is what I’ve gained after eight years and several million in tuition fees.