2025-12-30 10:30:14

There's a saying that goes, the market always tells the truth, while we often make up stories. Confident predictions are often the beginning of losses.

After trading for these years, the biggest realization is: respect when making money, review when losing money. Many people die because of the idea that "it will rebound someday." Stop-loss is not about giving up; the real failure is stubbornly holding on, turning small losses into big pits.

Ultimately, discipline is like armor, protecting you from being hurt arbitrarily by the market; while emotions are like sparks, igniting easily and eventually blowing up the entire account. Looking at the trends of mainstream coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum, it’s clear that those who survive until the end are never the ones with the most accurate predictions, but the ones who execute the most steadily.

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rekt_but_not_broke

· 1h ago

Really, the hardest part is the moment of stopping loss, but it's much more comfortable than holding until liquidation haha

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NightAirdropper

· 4h ago

That's right, but too many people only know how to make up stories and don't know how to cut losses. I always laugh when I see those "bottom-fishing heroes," they won't admit defeat until they go bankrupt. Discipline is truly the only rule for survival; once emotions take over, the account is finished. No matter how accurate the prediction is, what’s the use? Execution is the key. Those who stubbornly hold on are all gamblers; honestly, I’ve never seen anyone live long relying on this tactic. The four words "Respect the Market" sound simple, but nine out of ten people die trying to do it. Cutting losses is like extending your life; don’t overthink it. Those who can survive to see the next bull market have already won most people.

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RektButSmiling

· 4h ago

Haha, you're right. I'm the living textbook of the "Hold On Until It Breaks" type... My account is still healing from the wounds. --- The analogy of discipline armor is excellent. My armor has long rusted. --- Having accurate predictions is useless; the key is whether I can admit defeat in time. I understand this too well. --- "One day it will rebound," I bet all my youth and three months' salary on it. Now it should be rebounding, right? --- I was too aggressive with my emotions, igniting the fire and directly blowing up my account. --- People who execute steadily really laugh last. I am the kind who acts impulsively... I lost so much that I have nothing left but my underwear. --- A true sense of reverence really owes me an apology. I only realized after losing so much. --- The market tells the truth, I lie to the market. Guess who wins? --- I need to engrain "Stop Loss, Don't Admit Defeat" in my mind, to avoid making the same stupid mistake again.

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VitalikFanboy42

· 4h ago

Really, I'm the kind of fool who always believes "it will rebound someday" and dies inside. Now I regret it. The later you cut your losses, the bigger the hole you dig yourself into. This is not just talk. Discipline sounds simple, but it's really tough to stick to. One emotional fluctuation and the whole plan is ruined. Those who have survived until now are the ones who are ruthless with stop-losses, not necessarily technical masters. Confident predictions are just setting yourself up for failure; the market doesn't care about your story. Execution is the key. Being accurate in predictions is useless if your account is wiped out, then everything is lost. My current strategy is to prioritize stop-losses, insulate from emotions, and stay alive to make money.

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zkProofGremlin

· 4h ago

Really, I've seen too many overly confident people lose everything in a single market wave. The market doesn't care about your story; it only cares about your position. Stop-loss, well, it's easy to talk about but extremely difficult to implement, yet it can truly save your life. Discipline is the key, emotions are the account killer.

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MetaMaskVictim

· 4h ago

Really, I am the anti-model of stubbornness. Last year, just waiting for the rebound, I lost half of my account. Now I understand, stop-loss is the real way to stay alive. --- What’s the use of having accurate predictions? My friend analyzes fundamentals every day, but he still gets emotionally hijacked, and a short-term trade is gone. --- Exactly, the market will teach you how to behave, as long as you live long enough. My two words now are: discipline. --- May I ask, did you figure out this logic in 2018 or lose it last year? Haha. --- The most heartbreaking thing is the phrase "we often make up stories," I really understand it. --- The most steady executor—that’s the level I am now pursuing. It’s too exhausting, I don’t want to predict anymore. --- Feels like a lesson learned through blood. Salute to the old chives’ awareness. --- Discipline = survival, emotions = death. No doubt about it.

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SatoshiSherpa

· 4h ago

Really, the hardest part is when you cut your losses, but losing your account is even more painful.

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RugpullSurvivor

· 4h ago

The moment of stop-loss is actually quite difficult, it's like a battle in your mind, but those who haven't stopped always regret it. After listening to analysis for so many years, I really admire those who trade silently without much talking; their accounts are actually doing well. What I fear the most is confidence. Every time I make a confident vow, I get slapped in the face. Now I've learned to be smart—follow the discipline, no matter how painful it is, I have to cut. Emotions are truly a killer; I've seen accounts blow up when traders couldn't hold their nerves. The market doesn't deceive people; it's always oneself. This saying hits home.

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