After years of navigating the crypto world, I’ve discovered an interesting paradox—those who make money are often not the smartest, but rather the "dumb enough" ones. Dumb enough to follow just a few simple rules, dumb enough not to be driven by market emotions, dumb enough to be willing to slowly grow rich. Today, I want to share the trading principles I’ve explored with real money over the years.
When a strong coin experiences a continuous correction for 9 days at a high level, don’t rush to cut losses. What seems like panic is often the final stage of the main force’s shakeout. The market always loves to rebound from despair, but you need patience to wait for that confirmed signal. Many people get caught in the last moment—such a pity.
Conversely, once a coin rises for two days in a row, be cautious. The probability of a short-term correction is very high. Reducing your position at this time is not a sign of weakness but a prudent move. In a bull market, most people regret not taking profits early—this lesson is worth remembering.
Coins that increase more than 7% in a single day require extra caution. A single large bullish candle attracts retail investors to chase high, but getting trapped in the middle of the move is very common. My habit is to definitely not chase the next day in such cases. The main force often uses this rapid surge to lure in bagholders, then waits for a pullback before acting more steadily.
The real good prices never appear during the hype. Jumping in during the middle of a bull market is almost always a trap. The secret of experts is to buy when no one is interested and sell when everyone is crazy. This logic has been repeatedly validated countless times.
Another detail—if a coin consolidates for more than 6 days without breaking out, consider changing your position. The opportunity cost is right there.
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ChainDetective
· 5h ago
That's right, greed kills. I'm the kind of idiot who thinks about making another move even after two days of gains, just when I should be selling, and as a result, I get trapped every time. The key is to recognize that you're a retail investor, and don't play psychological games with the main players.
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SellLowExpert
· 7h ago
It's easy to say what should be done, but execution is difficult. How many people know to wait for signals, know not to chase highs, yet still get caught up in emotions at critical moments? I'm that kind of person who always tells himself to follow the rules, but as soon as I see the coin rising, I get itchy, and when it falls, I panic. Cutting losses a thousand times, but the rules are still rules...
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LeekCutter
· 7h ago
That's right, it's just that it's easy to get caught up in emotions at high levels, which can lead to the biggest drops. I'm the kind of person who starts to get itchy after two days of consecutive gains, and I only realized after losing several times.
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JustHereForAirdrops
· 7h ago
That's right, it's the same principle. I used to overreact, getting overly excited after two days of rise, only to be the last to sell. Now I've learned to stay calm while watching the market, and I avoid losing a lot of money.
After years of navigating the crypto world, I’ve discovered an interesting paradox—those who make money are often not the smartest, but rather the "dumb enough" ones. Dumb enough to follow just a few simple rules, dumb enough not to be driven by market emotions, dumb enough to be willing to slowly grow rich. Today, I want to share the trading principles I’ve explored with real money over the years.
When a strong coin experiences a continuous correction for 9 days at a high level, don’t rush to cut losses. What seems like panic is often the final stage of the main force’s shakeout. The market always loves to rebound from despair, but you need patience to wait for that confirmed signal. Many people get caught in the last moment—such a pity.
Conversely, once a coin rises for two days in a row, be cautious. The probability of a short-term correction is very high. Reducing your position at this time is not a sign of weakness but a prudent move. In a bull market, most people regret not taking profits early—this lesson is worth remembering.
Coins that increase more than 7% in a single day require extra caution. A single large bullish candle attracts retail investors to chase high, but getting trapped in the middle of the move is very common. My habit is to definitely not chase the next day in such cases. The main force often uses this rapid surge to lure in bagholders, then waits for a pullback before acting more steadily.
The real good prices never appear during the hype. Jumping in during the middle of a bull market is almost always a trap. The secret of experts is to buy when no one is interested and sell when everyone is crazy. This logic has been repeatedly validated countless times.
Another detail—if a coin consolidates for more than 6 days without breaking out, consider changing your position. The opportunity cost is right there.