2026-01-01 16:20:39

When it comes to trading and investing, many people treat these two as the same, but the difference is actually huge. It's not just a matter of operational methods, but two completely different philosophies.

Looking back at over a hundred years of Wall Street history, it becomes clear. In such a long cycle, there are very few who can truly be called "trading masters"—in fact, only one who stands out. As for the investment field? It’s bustling. Warren Buffett, Jesse Livermore, Philip Fisher, Joel Greenblatt, Benjamin Graham (Buffett’s teacher)…… any one of these names is a legendary figure.

Why is that? Essentially, it’s a matter of philosophy. Investing is about finding good companies, focusing on long-term value, and supporting the growth of enterprises; trading is about market fluctuations, timing, and quick in-and-out moves. Both paths have their own difficulties, but clearly, in the history of Wall Street, more skilled players have emerged on the investment side.

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gas_fee_therapist

· 10h ago

Well said. I'm just stuck on the trading path, watching candlesticks every day until my eyes blur, but I still end up losing money. Wouldn't it be easier to hold long-term? Why insist on chasing the highs and lows? It's really hard to develop the right investment mindset, especially in the crypto world where the market is active 24/7. Warren Buffett has long said this, but we just can't seem to learn. Those who truly make money are quietly buying good assets, unlike us who are jumping up and down every day. That's why most traders end up bankrupt. The story of Bitcoin is that long-term holders always laugh last. Understanding this principle and actually doing it are separated by an ocean. My problem is that I lack patience and always want to double my money quickly. The thrill of trading is really addictive, much more exciting than long-term holding. So, in Web3, those who get "scalped" are traders with a speculative mindset. True investors have already exited the scene.

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MEVSandwichVictim

· 10h ago

A retail investor in the crypto circle, I've seen too many stories of leverage liquidation. This article is right; those who truly make money are long-term holders. We short-term traders have long been educated by the market to be obedient.

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AirdropHunter

· 10h ago

The short-term quick in and out approach really feels good to watch, but in the long run, it's the investors who survive.

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ser_we_are_early

· 10h ago

Haha, you're right, but the difference is even more extreme in the crypto world—investors and traders are completely two different species.

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TokenCreatorOP

· 10h ago

Here are some comments with different styles: 1. Trading and investing are not the same thing, I’ve known that for a long time, but how many can hold long-term? Anyway, I can’t do it. 2. Buffett and his group are indeed exceptional, but their approach doesn’t seem to work well in the crypto world. 3. Quick in and out to make quick money—who doesn’t want that? The key is that most people lose even faster. 4. Long-term value investing sounds easy, but when a bear market comes, who doesn’t want to cut losses and run? 5. It’s rare to produce a trading master in over a hundred years; this data is quite harsh, which actually shows how difficult trading really is. 6. Famous people in the investment field are probably famous because they’ve lived long, while those who lose in trading are long gone and silent. 7. Different philosophies lead to such big differences in results? Then I need to carefully think about my own logic. 8. The crypto world seems to lack everything except a bunch of self-righteous "trading masters."

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FlashLoanPrince

· 10h ago

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LiquidationSurvivor

· 10h ago

Damn, that's why I always lose money.

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