2025-12-31 11:26:54

Market rules are like this— the longer the decline, the more vigorous the rebound. In the first half of this year, that wave of market activity saw Hong Kong stocks in innovative medicine and securities sectors surge by 60-70 points in one go, with many people making full gains. But that is precisely the problem.

In seemingly booming markets, few actually survive and come out ahead. The top was reached at the end of August, followed by a continuous decline. Some stubbornly held on, only to be completely trapped. The market feeds on this: those chasing highs buy at high levels, while those who sold the top have already fully exited.

Rather than worrying about whether it will rise or fall later, ask yourself one question—are you trading the trend or gambling? True investors know to run first when risks are greatest. Failing to escape the top in time, every subsequent bearish candle is a lesson learned.

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AirdropHunterXiao

· 10h ago

Let's put it this way, I've seen too many people stubbornly hold on until the end of August, now blaming the market for being unfair. Honestly, when the market is good, who wouldn't make money? The key is whether you can get out quickly enough. Thinking about bouncing back to break even after more than a year of decline? Wake up, everyone, the market never owes anyone. I watched that wave in Hong Kong stocks, and those who chased it all regret it. I really didn't dare to buy in. The difference between investing and gambling is right here: those who understand stop-losses live the longest. That's why I never hold on to losing positions; taking profits in time is the way to go.

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BackrowObserver

· 10h ago

That's right, only when the mentality collapses do you get trapped. I was also greedy back then, jealous when I saw others making over 60%, and ended up chasing in and getting hammered down. Now I understand, escaping the top is always more important than catching the bottom. Knowing you need to run but can't escape—that's our fate. The guys who chased the high are still eating noodles now, haha. It's really a game of greed versus fear; most people have already lost the moment they become greedy. Being able to cut losses can really help you live longer, it all depends on whether you're willing to admit defeat.

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SchrodingerPrivateKey

· 10h ago

That's right, I also held on tightly during the August wave, now I'm full of regret. Chasing highs is really poison; next time I need to learn to run. Speculating on the market is similar to gambling; the difference is whether you lose quickly or slowly. During the Hong Kong stocks surge, I saw it rise over 60 points, got itchy hands and couldn't control myself, now I'm stuck deep. It's easy to say "escape the top," but hard to actually do it; who can accurately time the peak? After a series of bearish candles, it feels like paying tuition fees. This is the market's way of eating people; all the chasing high are just leeks.

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ETHmaxi_NoFilter

· 10h ago

That's right, most people just can't handle the mentality of playing recklessly. The group chasing the high is definitely reflecting on their lives now. They should have sold earlier, still holding onto illusions. Buying at high levels is really their own fault, who can they blame? Escaping at the top is the real skill; in this market, it's all about who can run faster. One after another, the downward candles drop, that feeling... those who understand, understand.

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