Overcoming the psychological barrier is the only way to have a chance to earn stable money.



When you first enter the market, many people think trading is very simple. But after experiencing several cycles, you'll realize—what truly determines how far you go is not technical indicators, but your ability to manage your emotions and your discipline in execution.

To survive in the market for a long time, it's not luck that matters, but countless choices made in opposition to human instincts.

**Emotions are the easiest to betray you.** When the market rises sharply, the screen is full of bullish voices, and impulsively chasing the rally becomes a natural reaction; once it drops, panic spreads quickly, and cutting losses becomes instinctive. I've paid this tuition, and you probably have too.

**Full position equals handing your mind over to the market.** When your position size is large, your judgment starts to go awry. Opportunities are always there; the question is whether you still have bullets to wait.

**If you can't see clearly, don't move.** High-level oscillations may be bait from the bulls, and sideways movement at low levels may continue to probe lower. Using guesses to push the direction is a classic trap for beginners. Instead of betting on the direction, wait for the market to speak for itself.

**The most painful thing is that money is often lost not in trends, but worn away in sideways consolidation.** Frequently entering and exiting during choppiness seems like operation, but in reality, you're being repeatedly educated by the market.

**Be brave to buy in parts during declines, and also brave to sell in parts during rises.** Rapid daily declines can be gradually accumulated, and when a big bullish candle appears, don't be reluctant about profits. This logic isn't complicated, but it's effective.

**Don't just watch the price; pay attention to the speed of the decline.** Slow declines often lack rebound momentum, while rapid drops can trigger a recovery. Often, the speed of the fall is more worth paying attention to than the position itself.

**Building a position is like paving a road, step by step.** Leave yourself room and options; don't push yourself into a dead end all at once.

**Sideways isn't the answer; a breakout is.** Emotional trading during consolidation usually results in losses. Wait until the trend is truly clear before following the momentum.

Ultimately, trading is a contest with yourself. The principle is simple; the difficulty lies in executing it consistently over the long term. Giving up the illusion of overnight riches and pursuing stable, repeatable returns is the only way to truly survive in this market.
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0xTherapistvip
· 14h ago
It's that same mindset again, but it really hits home... I totally agree with the saying that the money lost during sideways trading is truly gone. Really, that's how I was taught.
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MerkleTreeHuggervip
· 14h ago
That's right, mindset is really the most important part... I used to go all-in with full positions too, but ended up being worn down by sideways trading to the point of doubting life.
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GasFeeTearsvip
· 14h ago
Really, the moment you go all-in, you've already lost. --- Exactly right, sideways trading is the most exhausting, and frequent operations just give away trading fees. --- If you can't get past this mindset, all the technical skills are useless. --- The moment I cut my losses, I knew I was being driven by emotions. --- It seems I haven't learned to break this habit of waiting for a breakout; I always want to buy the dip early. --- Splitting your positions sounds simple, but when it comes to action, you hesitate because you don't want to waste your bullets. --- A quick drop can actually be an opportunity; this logic is indeed very useful. --- The money lost in sideways trading is more painful than any sudden crash.
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MoonRocketTeamvip
· 14h ago
Full position is a suicidal launch; without backup fuel, how can you handle emergencies? This is the most heartbreaking truth. --- The sideways consolidation phase was too painful; more money was worn down by grinding than by drops. This is the market's invisible scythe. --- That's correct, but less than 10% actually execute it. Most are still caught in the cycle of chasing rallies and selling dips. --- The logic of building positions in batches is simple; the hard part is whether you can resist temptation when it comes. This tests your willpower. --- Technical analysis doesn't determine the trend; attitude is the biggest booster. This hit me right in the heart. --- If you can't see clearly, don't move. This should be posted on all beginners' screens, saving them a lot of IQ taxes. --- The speed of decline is more worth paying attention to than the position itself. This perspective is good; I need to ponder it carefully.
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ForkLibertarianvip
· 14h ago
That's right, mindset is the ceiling for making money.
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OnchainArchaeologistvip
· 14h ago
That's right, if you can't get past the mentality hurdle, you're really just a rookie. --- Is the person holding a full position still crying now? Haha. --- I feel deeply about not having enough money to grind in sideways markets. --- Wait, wait, in the end, it's still execution that determines success or failure. --- Splitting into batches sounds simple, but in actual operation, hands tremble. --- If you can't see clearly, don't move. I need to engrain this in my mind. --- A quick decline is actually easier to repair; this perspective is interesting. --- The dream of getting rich overnight, how many losses does it take to completely let go? --- People with strong emotional management skills are truly players in the market; we ordinary folks can only grind slowly. --- Keep enough bullets, so you won't miss opportunities. I agree with this logic.
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