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I need to be reminded: holding spot positions without the ability to hold, getting liquidated on contracts, honestly it's not that I can't judge, but that the position amplifies human nature. When holding full spot, a small rise makes me afraid of a pullback and wanting to sell; when using leverage on contracts, a couple of fluctuations can crush my mentality, and stop-losses will also be moved around by myself.
Now I give myself a piece of plain advice: first, fix the "positions that I can sleep soundly with," then discuss opinions. Most of the time, I hold spot/stablecoins, leaving a small portion for flexibility. If I really want to play with contracts, treat it as paying tuition; with small positions, even if I make mistakes, it won't affect my life. Don't expect it to turn around.
Recently, the group has been talking about stablecoin regulation, reserve audits, de-pegging rumors... emotions tend to push positions larger very easily. I can also be influenced by the rhythm, so I need to set rules in advance: if I hear wind of it, reduce positions first, avoid leverage, just do that for now.