Why Are You Always "Washed Out" of the Market? The Truth I Witnessed with My Own Eyes

The financial market – especially crypto – has never been a comfortable place for the majority. In recent weeks, the feeling of “entering is wrong, standing outside is regretful” has appeared everywhere. It’s not that you are less capable than others, but that the market is operating under a different logic, much more ruthless and cold-blooded. I want to share that overall picture again, along with how I adjust myself to avoid being wiped out of the game.

1. The Current Market Nature: No Longer For Impatient People Looking back to early 2025, the atmosphere was completely different: Bitcoin at $100,000, a new cycle, the story of “digital gold” everywhere. But the reality at the end of the year gave a harsh answer. Gold surged, Silver surged even more, While Bitcoin nearly stagnated, even at times decreasing. This is not random. Capital flow is changing priorities. When economic instability, geopolitical tensions, and monetary policies pile up, large capital no longer favors “potential,” but seeks certainty. A very clear sign: institutional money withdraws from Bitcoin spot ETFs for many consecutive sessions. Meanwhile, crypto market liquidity noticeably thins out, leading to long wicks on candles, even flash moves within seconds. ➡️ When liquidity is thin, any large order can trap the crowd.
2. Why Do You Keep Getting Stop-Loss Swept? This is the most painful part, but also the most important. The market does not “fight” you, but it exploits your psychological weaknesses. What’s happening: Price just hits resistance → you FOMO in → then dropsPrice just breaks support → you panic short → then reboundsStop-loss set too clearly → gets swept at the right point → price moves in the old direction This is exactly the process of (washout). The flow control traders understand very well: Where the crowd places stops at what levels triggers panicWhen to hit down, when to pull up The goal is not to create an immediate trend, but to: Eliminate weak positionsGather at better price zonesWhen the market “goes silent” again → a real new trend appears
3. How I Survive in a Turbulent Market I don’t try to “beat” the market. I just focus on not being eliminated from the game. 1️⃣ Manage Positions According to Phases I never go all-in. My approach: Enter with 30% of the planned capital firstMarket confirms → then gradually increase the positionIf wrong, cut early; if right, let profits grow naturally This helps me: Avoid psychological pressureNot fear short-term swings Stay alert to observe market reactions 2️⃣ Stop-Loss Not for “Beauty” In highly volatile markets, very tight stop-losses are almost guaranteed to be swept. I usually: Use ATR to measure actual volatilitySet stop outside the noise zone, not where “everyone sees”Accept smaller risks by reducing volume instead of forcing stops too tight 👉 It’s better to lose less but keep capital, than to go in the right direction and still blow up your account. 3️⃣ Only Enter Trades with Real Confirmation I don’t believe in a single signal. A trade is only executed when at least 3 factors agree, for example: Clear price behaviorSupporting volumeHigher and lower timeframes alignedOn-chain data or large capital flowsMarket structure not falsely broken If conditions are not met → staying out is not a loss.
4. Psychology: The Most Expensive Asset in This Phase Many people lose not because of wrong analysis, but because of: Fear of missing outReluctance to cut lossesEmotional recovery I set some strict rules for myself: Don’t chase pricesTrade only when justified “itchy hands”Losing is a cost, not an insult I let profits run, and cut losses at the right time. It sounds simple, but doing this puts you far ahead of most market participants.
5. Looking Towards 2026: Prepare, Don’t Predict The market won’t stay difficult forever. But only the survivors will enjoy the next cycle. I am watching three major signals: Improvement in global liquidity conditionsInstitutional money returning to cryptoClearer legal framework Until these factors appear simultaneously, I accept: Trade lessBe more selectivePrioritize capital preservation Conclusion: Surviving is the Highest Strategy You don’t need to win every trade. You just need to avoid being eliminated. This turbulence is a test of discipline, not intelligence. Those who understand the mechanics of washout, manage risks well, and keep their psychology stable – they are far ahead of the crowd. The market is always there. Opportunities always come back. The most important thing is that you still have capital and remain alert to seize them.