Eight Years of Observation: Why Do Most Crypto Investors Always Suffer Losses?

I have been in the cryptocurrency market long enough to realize a harsh truth: most people leave crypto not because they lack intelligence, but because they refuse to change their approach. Each cycle repeats the same familiar pattern: Listening to others boast about profits → fear of missing out → jumping in Prices rise out of greed, prices fall out of hope When wrong, they don’t cut; when right, they don’t take profits Ultimately, they… go silent and leave Eight years have passed, the market has changed, technology has evolved, tokens keep changing names – only the losing behaviors of the majority remain unchanged. A Typical Example: When FOMO Becomes a Self-Destruct Trap Recently, a token (, temporarily called Project P), soared to the top of the rankings, with prices skyrocketing in a short period. Social media is flooded with questions: “If I don’t buy now, when else should I?” “Maybe this is the opportunity to change your life!” But if you look through the eyes of a disciplined trader, you will see one very clear thing: the long-term structure is not yet complete. The major trend is unconfirmed Accumulation phase is not over Money flow is unstable I choose to stay out. Many people think this is “missing out,” too slow, too safe. But the market does not reward haste – it only punishes mistakes. Only when the structure is complete, the price corrects to an important technical zone, volume confirms, do I plan: How much to enter Where to cut if wrong How to take partial profits if right No predictions. No prayers. No hopes. The Difference Is Not in Predictions, but in Discipline What creates the gap between two groups of people in the market is not: Who draws better charts Who knows more insider information Who follows more KOLs 👉 But who is willing to admit they are wrong earlier. Some traders are very “aggressive,” with seemingly large profits, but after a few cycles, they return to zero. Others make modest profits but have never had their accounts wiped out. Why Do You Always Suffer Losses? Decisions Are Controlled by Emotions When “fear of missing out” drives your actions, you put yourself at a disadvantage. The market understands this very well and always uses it to distribute assets. Most investors buy where they feel safest emotionally – which is also the riskiest financially. Refusing to Admit Mistakes and Falling into the Sunk Cost Fallacy After a loss, the most common reaction is: “Just one more move to recover.” And then: Adding capital Holding losses Averaging down in a wrong trend The market is not obliged to “give back your money” just because you stick to a wrong decision. There Are Rules But No Enforcement Many people say: They have stop-loss They have a plan They manage capital But when the price moves against them, everything is thrown aside because of two words: “hope.” I once saw a trader make over 300% during an uptrend, but because they didn’t take profits or cut losses, all gains were wiped out when the market reversed. My Survival Rule: A “Dead” Rule I don’t survive by guessing the top or bottom, but by a principle that leaves no room for negotiation: Wrong conditions → Exit immediately. No debate. Specifically: Plan Before Entering a Trade Every trade must answer clearly: Why enter?
How much to buy?
Where to cut if wrong?
How to take profits if right? No plan = no trading. Stop-Loss Is a Shield, Not Shame A small loss is the price paid to survive. I limit risk to no more than 2% of the total account per trade. This ensures that: Losing 5–10 times in a row still leaves capital You are not eliminated from the game because of one bad decision Avoid Trading When Your Mind Is Unstable Fatigue, lack of sleep, financial pressure – all are enemies of reason. Sometimes, not trading is the best decision. A bad trade in a poor state can destroy a month’s effort. The Market Is Not Short of Opportunities, Only Short of Capital Many regret “missing a wave,” but fail to realize that: Most new tokens will drop more than 50% in just a few months Many projects disappear after one cycle Opportunities always come back, but capital does not. The winner is not the one who trades the most, but the one who remains standing when a new cycle begins. Conclusion: Longevity Matters More Than Quick Wealth Crypto is not a gamble for a life-changing win. It’s a long-term game of discipline, patience, and self-management. Let go of the illusion of “a single trade changing your life.” Shift focus from predicting the market to controlling yourself. You will realize: Profit is not the goal – it is the result of surviving long enough.