2026-01-02 02:21:05

A fan asked me a while ago, and it really hit home: "I'm not bad at making money, I just can't hold onto it. Every time there's a shake, I panic. What should I do?"

This made me think of how I was when I first entered this circle. A small rise makes me afraid of a correction, a small drop makes me fear a crash. Holding positions feels like holding a hot potato—it's uncomfortable to hold, but I regret selling too early. That feeling is all too familiar.

Later, when I reviewed my trading records, I realized that almost all the missed opportunities weren't due to misreading the technicals; it was purely because of mental resilience.

**Actually, it's not that you don't understand the market, but that you don't understand this game**

At first, I also thought the problem was technical, so I desperately studied all kinds of complex indicators. But? It was useless. Later, I realized that retail traders' biggest shortcoming isn't technical skills but the ability to understand what the main players are doing.

Why does a sharp decline always happen when you're most afraid? That's the main players' tactic to shake out traders with weak resolve. Why can the market stay sideways until you start doubting life? The main players are collecting chips during that time. Why does the rally always start right after you sell? It's simple—the main players want to shake you off so they can operate more smoothly afterward.

Every market fluctuation isn't random; it's asking you a question: "Do you really deserve to take this profit?"

**What do people who survive in the market have in common?**

I've interacted with many long-term, consistently profitable traders, and they all share one trait: they have established their own trading system and strictly follow it.

This system generally includes four pillars:

**Trend Judgment**—look at the weekly chart for the big direction, find specific buy points on the daily chart, and track swings on the 4-hour chart. Once the direction is confirmed, act accordingly; avoid trading against the trend.

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AirdropHunterXiao

· 7h ago

You just can't hold on, no matter how many technical indicators you use. To put it simply, it's a matter of psychological readiness. Actually, the problem isn't about the main force's tactics; retail investors are just shooting themselves in the foot. Is it interesting to keep flipping back and forth? Just build a system and stick to it—that's all. There's no need to chase after those flashy things. I've heard this set of arguments too many times, and in the end, it all boils down to one word: mindset. Don't bother with the four pillars and three dimensions; it's just two words—patience. Most people simply can't wait.

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RamenStacker

· 7h ago

Really, if you can't get past the mindset hurdle, it's an eternal trap. Can't hold on, can't hold on; no matter how many indicators there are, they can't save you. Sold too early a hundred times, always the same reason... The main force is just fishing; if you get anxious, you lose. The system executes this set of rules that sound simple, but very few can truly stick to it. Holding feels uncomfortable, letting go feels even worse; this cycle is a bit hopeless. It's actually just a psychological game; technical analysis isn't that important. The most testing time is during volatility; I also often make mistakes. It looks simple, but in practice, it's hell, brother. Without a system, it's just gambling, purely relying on luck.

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WhaleSurfer

· 7h ago

Honestly, not being able to hold onto a position is really a curse. I've experienced it countless times. Not being able to hold is just a matter of mental preparation; I have to admit that. The tactic of the main players clearing out retail investors is really clever. They always strike when you're most vulnerable. After watching the market for so many years, those who make money are the ones who can endure. It's that simple. I'm now relying on the system to make a living; otherwise, I would have been taught a lesson by the market long ago.

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GasFeeLover

· 7h ago

Selling losing positions is all about mindset, this hits hard. I am the kind of person who feels uncomfortable holding on, then regrets when I let go, often clearing out at the worst times. --- The main force is just waiting for you to be afraid. The more you doubt life, the more you shouldn't move. It's easy to say but hard to do. --- So relying solely on indicators is useless; you need to understand what the main force is thinking, but that's easier said than done... --- Building a system is easy, execution is hell. I know the rules but still find it easy to break them. --- It's really hard to hold on. When a sharp drop comes, your mind goes blank. The market is asking if you're worthy of earning this money, and I admit I am not. --- I understand the weekly, daily, and 4-hour theories, but when it comes to actual execution, I still get washed out. This game is brutal.

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MEVSupportGroup

· 7h ago

Crying at the moment of selling the flying order, really emotional, no one teaches this mindset One is worth two, with such a low technical ceiling, psychological construction is the hardest I just want to ask, can anyone really stick to strict execution, or is it all self-deception in the end The key to holding is not to look at the market, but I can't resist checking Are the main players really that smart, or are we retail investors just comforting ourselves Maybe I just didn't allocate this profit, I am a frequent passenger who gets left behind

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