In this market, after years of experience, I have summarized a few iron laws that must be followed.
First, stay away from those low-heat altcoins, especially projects controlled by a few people—these can wipe you out with just a slight fluctuation. Second, be ruthless with stop-losses; many people lose money waiting for "just a little longer to break even," only to see their situation worsen. When facing losses, don't argue with yourself—accept the loss and move on. Don't let emotions dictate your decisions.
Position management must be strictly enforced. Greed is the biggest killer in this industry—no matter how good the opportunity, control your size. Set a stop-loss for every trade; take profits promptly when winning, and review losses to find issues. There is only one chance to add positions—whether your judgment is right or wrong, this is the only opportunity. Don't hold onto false hope.
Honestly, only Bitcoin can truly carry you through bull and bear cycles. Other coins, no matter how hyped, are just supporting roles. Losses are not the scariest part—what's most frightening is staying up late, wrecking your health, and not making any money. Take good care of your body; this is a cost worth paying.
Finally, you need faith. Not blind faith, but a conviction based on rational analysis. Only then can you avoid being scared out of the market during fluctuations.
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MoneyBurnerSociety
· 15h ago
Arbitrage failure review expert, I have learned these ironclad rules through money, a history of blood and tears.
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ForkInTheRoad
· 15h ago
Damn, stop-loss really is a lifesaver. I've seen too many people get stuck in "wait a bit longer" until liquidation... Bitcoin is the only true belief.
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liquidation_surfer
· 15h ago
You're absolutely right about stop-loss. I almost lost everything because I kept thinking "wait a bit longer," and nearly went broke.
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TokenDustCollector
· 15h ago
Really, so many people lose everything because of the phrase "wait a bit longer." It hits me hard that they ruin their health and don't make any money—so true.
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MetaEggplant
· 15h ago
Really, stop-loss is the best way to see a person's mental resilience. Many people get stuck in "just a little longer."
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SybilAttackVictim
· 15h ago
Setting stop-loss is easier said than done. I once lost everything because I kept saying "wait a little longer." Looking back now, I still feel scared.
In this market, after years of experience, I have summarized a few iron laws that must be followed.
First, stay away from those low-heat altcoins, especially projects controlled by a few people—these can wipe you out with just a slight fluctuation. Second, be ruthless with stop-losses; many people lose money waiting for "just a little longer to break even," only to see their situation worsen. When facing losses, don't argue with yourself—accept the loss and move on. Don't let emotions dictate your decisions.
Position management must be strictly enforced. Greed is the biggest killer in this industry—no matter how good the opportunity, control your size. Set a stop-loss for every trade; take profits promptly when winning, and review losses to find issues. There is only one chance to add positions—whether your judgment is right or wrong, this is the only opportunity. Don't hold onto false hope.
Honestly, only Bitcoin can truly carry you through bull and bear cycles. Other coins, no matter how hyped, are just supporting roles. Losses are not the scariest part—what's most frightening is staying up late, wrecking your health, and not making any money. Take good care of your body; this is a cost worth paying.
Finally, you need faith. Not blind faith, but a conviction based on rational analysis. Only then can you avoid being scared out of the market during fluctuations.