2026-01-08 10:22:13

The recent decline was indeed sudden and unexpected. To be honest, I took the opportunity to go short on this wave, and I’d like to share my thought process with everyone.

After years in the crypto space, the strategies I’ve developed aren’t very complicated. It mainly relies on technical indicators—tools like candlestick charts and MACD—to read the market, while also paying attention to market sentiment fluctuations and making judgments about the macroeconomic environment. When these three aspects are combined, the overall trend can be seen clearly.

This time, by monitoring the movement of mainstream coins, I judged that they would face short-term downward pressure, so I chose to enter a short position. I used 5x leverage, which basically means I’m not greedy. I always prioritize risk management, setting stop-loss and take-profit points for each trade. With these two safeguards in place, I feel more confident and won’t be panicked by market fluctuations.

Sharing this trading record is mainly to communicate and exchange ideas with everyone. We’ve all been through the ups and downs in the crypto world, and our goal is to make steady profits. I wouldn’t claim to be an expert, but after gaining experience, I’ve picked up some small insights. If anyone encounters doubts during their investments or wants to discuss trading strategies, feel free to chat.

That said, the risks in the crypto space should never be underestimated. Before participating in any investment, everyone must think carefully and avoid getting carried away by short-term price swings. My sharing is based on my personal experience and is for reference only; the final decision is up to you.

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 01-11 09:39

5x leverage is still too conservative; I usually go all-in directly. Stop-loss is easy to say but really hard to do; once your mindset collapses, everything is gone. This wave of decline indeed provided an opportunity, but it still feels like it hasn't bottomed out yet. Indicators like MACD have been overused for a long time; do people still rely on it for trading? But to be fair, your approach is definitely more rational than most people blindly buying.

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ChainWanderingPoet

· 01-11 00:50

Leverage of 5x still dares to say there's no greed, I'm really convinced. --- Technical analysis, sentiment, macro perspective—it's all covered well, but I just don't know what to do when I hit a trap next time. --- I trust these two safety nets: stop-loss and take-profit. Just afraid of trembling hands during execution. --- Hey, wait a minute, is this really a short position that’s in the money, or is it just hindsight? --- Making stable money in the crypto world, just listen and enjoy haha. --- Leverage of 5x claims risk is the top priority; I find that logic a bit hard to accept. --- Looking at it from another angle, how much unrealized profit do you have on this short position now? --- The MACD method is indeed classic, but what do we do when the market doesn’t follow the usual pattern? --- Having more experience definitely has its advantages, but everyone has a different understanding of risk management. --- I like your mindset, really, but the crypto market is too unpredictable; no one can say for sure.

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BankruptWorker

· 01-08 10:52

Did you make a profit on the short? Man, you're awesome. I got caught in this wave haha. With 5x leverage, you still dare to say you're not greedy? I think your mental toughness is really strong. By the way, I always find it hard to cut losses, and in the end, I end up losing everything. I really didn't understand this round of decline; MACD is a mess. How do you judge that it will continue to fall in the short term? Give me some tips. But I have to say, your sharing is really sincere. At least you're not one of those who post daily large profits. We're just in the pit, helping each other out.

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AllTalkLongTrader

· 01-08 10:47

Ha, with 5x leverage short positions, I really haven't lost anything. I just admire your mindset. I've long mastered the strategy of stop-loss and take-profit; the key is not to be greedy. My macro analysis was correct, but you need to be quick. I feel sorry for those brothers without insurance; you should have read this article earlier. Next time, remember to take screenshots so we can review together. This move was indeed at the fishmouth position; no wonder you bottomed out. Honestly, it's just a matter of accumulated experience; there's no special skill involved.

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ZenChainWalker

· 01-08 10:27

Haha, 5x leverage, you really have some guts. I really wouldn't dare to play like that. Shorting this wave of the market was indeed quite accurate, but I have to say, looking at technical indicators too much can sometimes lead to overthinking. By the way, what did you set your stop-loss at? Have you ever hit a mine? I agree with this idea, but market sentiment is really hard to grasp. It feels like you're always getting cut. 5x is a bit aggressive, brother. Betting so big on a single short isn't worth it. Making steady profits is easy to say, but only a few can really do it. Your sharing is pretty good.

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