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This coin previously reached over $4 but I didn't take profits in time and was later stopped out. Today it suddenly surged again, which is indeed a bit regrettable. However, this loss made me realize that the key to trading altcoins is to stick to your strategy and not be scared by short-term fluctuations. My current approach is to select a few promising small-cap coins, open multiple positions, preferably covering the fee costs, and then hold patiently. As long as I control the risk of liquidation, the market makers can manipulate the price up and down without fear, and earning fees will gradually recover the capital. Setting stop-losses can actually make it easier to be wiped out. Of course, the current price is definitely not a good entry point. I'll look at other targets. I've been holding POLYX for over ten days; it appears to be in a loss on the surface, but including fee income, I've already broken even. In such a restless market, this steady approach is actually the most suitable for me.
But on the other hand, relying on fee income to recover is indeed a good move; this is the true survival rule in a bear market. Half of the milk powder money for my three kids comes from this steady approach.
It's correct to set stop-losses and get swept out, but you also need to be cautious about opening too many positions; don't wait until the market maker plays you out completely before regretting it. I've seen too many brothers who say "I have a strategy" and end up going all-in on everything.
For assets like POLYX, I've played it out long ago. The fee income is indeed stable, but it tests patience. Currently, the price isn't a good entry point; it's better to wait for other arbitrage opportunities from forks.