Recently, I summarized a set of the most common tricks in trading. For those who frequent the crypto world, these plays are all they think about.

When the market rises, they say "wait for a pullback before entering." When the pullback comes, they start hesitating again. Either they wait too long, or their entry point has already passed.

When it drops, their psychological defenses collapse—"Is this really the bottom? Let’s see, don’t be so hasty." They keep asking themselves if it will go lower, while also fearing to miss the rebound. Then when the rebound happens, they slap their thighs in regret: "Damn, I should have just gone in earlier."

Some high-leverage gamblers are even more extreme. As soon as their position increases, they want to run; when they make a profit, they want to exit. As a result, a sudden opposite move gets them trapped, and they start self-blaming—"Why didn’t I exit decisively just now?" This mindset cycles repeatedly, and ultimately, they can't escape the fate of being repeatedly liquidated.

To put it plainly, this is the norm in the market. Price fluctuations test not just technical skills, but mental resilience. Those who truly make money are often those who have a clear understanding of the market rhythm and can stick to their strategies.