2026-01-10 16:32:25

Recently, I've been thinking that trading really depends on the person. Some people hold their positions firmly on a major exchange, going through several rounds of big ups and downs, and ultimately gaining something. But there are also many who, seeing the market rise, withdraw early and miss out on the subsequent gains.

There's a saying that’s true — those who sell may not necessarily earn more, and those who hold on are the real winners. But this isn't absolute. After all, taking profits at the right time is also a form of wisdom, and those who can retreat unscathed at high points have strong psychological resilience and good judgment.

The key question is: do you seek a stable mindset, or do you want to gamble for bigger returns? Are you committed to holding mainstream coins on a major platform, or do you prefer frequent trading to pursue short-term gains?

Ultimately, trading has no absolute right or wrong — it’s only about what suits you. Are you a steadfast holder or a flexible responder?

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AirdropworkerZhang

· 23h ago

Damn, this is just my reflection... I just can't hold on, my mentality collapses --- The winners boast when they win, the flexible adaptors blame others when they lose, honestly, it's all just armchair strategizing after the fact --- The key is to recognize whether you're a rookie or a veteran, don't overestimate your psychological resilience --- Feeling good about a full withdrawal, but in actual operation, your hands are trembling like crazy, who the hell can do that --- I just want to know how many people can truly hold on, most are just stubbornly holding on after being trapped --- That sounds nice, but when it comes to critical moments, people still get greedy when they should take profits, that's human nature --- Choosing the right investment is even more difficult after reading this article, it's like asking my ultimate life question

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Whale_Whisperer

· 23h ago

Really, no matter how nicely you say it, it’s useless; the key is mental resilience. I’ve seen too many people shouting "Hold on," only to run after a single limit-down. Early withdrawal and going to bed early, there’s nothing wrong with that. Anyway, the money earned is your own. Sticking to something, just listen to it; in the end, it still depends on how much you can lose. I just like those who can retreat completely in time, much smarter than worrying every day about whether to hold or not. Asking this question is actually meaningless, most people don’t even know what kind they are. Holding on sounds like a winner, but taking profits and leaving alive is also fine; both are okay. Honestly, recognizing how naive you are is more important than anything else. Long-term holding? Unless you can truly ignore the ups and downs, otherwise you’re just fooling yourself. Whether it’s suitable or not is secondary; the key is not to have resentment in your heart.

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GateUser-c802f0e8

· 23h ago

That's right, but I think most people simply can't hold on, and their mindset isn't trained enough before they cut their losses. Being able to hold does indeed make money, but that requires a strong psychological quality. I can't do it haha. It's better to pick the fruit early than to let it rot on the tree. The key is not to chase high prices. Actually, the market tests people the most when it rises. No matter what you say, it's all useless. Whether you can endure it depends entirely on the individual. I'm still inclined to take profits when things look good. You can only keep playing if you're alive, right? Frequent trading loses money even faster, but doing nothing isn't very realistic either. You still need to find a balance. There really is no standard answer to this; it depends on your mindset. Everyone who has made big money knows that retreating completely at a high point is the hardest because you always want to wait a bit longer. But in the end, it still depends on how much drawdown you can tolerate. Don't force it. Holding on is indeed easier to make money, but it’s mentally exhausting, brother.

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GmGmNoGn

· 23h ago

Get up early and enjoy early; stay out late and regret it deeply. Ultimately, it depends on individual risk tolerance.

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UncleWhale

· 23h ago

You can only make money if you hold, but the premise is to hold the right coins. Otherwise, holding for a long time still results in losses. Basically, it's a gamble on luck. Some people see their profits double in a few years, while others hold and end up zero, with luck playing a major role. I've seen the most ruthless approach: selling everything at a high point and then lying flat. Surprisingly, they have the best mindset—true winners' mentality. It's better to enjoy early gains rather than waiting for the last surge to sell out. Constant stress is exhausting. The key is to recognize your own limits. Don't force yourself to endure volatility you can't handle; that stuff can drive people crazy.

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RugPullProphet

· 23h ago

That's right, it all depends on character and luck. I've seen too many people who can't hold on; they want to run as soon as it rises, and then they really run away. Every day, I struggle with this issue. It's better to ask yourself how much you can afford to lose and still sleep well. This batch of retail investors really wants the quick thrill of taking profits, but also the huge gains of holding on. Greed is the problem. I've chosen to give up, anyway, no matter what I do, someone will say I'm wrong. The key is, if you know you're a rookie, don't mess around. Dollar-cost averaging and lying flat are a thousand times better than frequent trading. Both sides of the coin have people making money; on our side, we just end up losing.

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SnapshotBot

· 23h ago

I will give you several comments with very different styles: --- Early withdrawal doesn't necessarily mean a loss; the key is whether you can re-enter later. That's the real test. --- Holding on is the mark of a winner? I don't think so. I've seen too many people hold until they get caught and lose everything haha. --- Basically, it's about gambling mentality—seeing who has a stronger heart. --- This sounds easy to say, but when the market starts to move, who isn't itching to act? --- I think, the best strategy is what suits you best. Don't listen to those arguments about holding long-term at all costs. --- Take profit and stop loss are equally important. Nowadays, many people only think about holding on but forget when to exit.

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