Mindset is the ultimate moat in the crypto world.

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If you encounter a liquidation in this market cycle, do not indulge in pain, first calm down and review: is the problem with the market or with yourself? I dare say that 90% of liquidations stem from uncontrollable desires and impulses — this is a common ailment among most "gamblers" in the crypto world. Please recognize clearly: it is not trading itself that destroys you, but rather the gambler's mindset you bring into the trading arena.

1. Ask yourself first: Are you a trader or a gambler?
Traders are disciplined, have a plan, and take responsibility for each operation; gamblers act on emotions, betting everything on "luck". To be honest, in the first few years after I entered the crypto world, I was a thorough gambler: blindly adding positions without regard to the market, often leveraging heavily, ecstatic when winning, and blaming the heavens when losing, thinking the market was illogical. But the fact is, it wasn't the market that was wrong; it was my own fault for seeking a liquidation.

2. Gambling addiction is a deadly poison on the trading path.
When the gambling addiction kicks in, a person completely loses their rationality: during a market surge, they are insatiably greedy, fantasizing about making every bit of profit; during a market crash, they stubbornly hold on, refusing to cut losses, always hoping for a miracle to double their investment. But the market never indulges gamblers. In fact, we can acknowledge our gambling addiction; it's just that most people are unwilling to correct it due to pride. Brother, if this bad habit is not changed, no matter how much you earn temporarily, it will ultimately return to zero.

3. How to transform into a real trader?
Emotional control is fundamental: trading should never be driven by emotions, don't let greed and fear lead you by the nose. Make a detailed plan and then strictly execute it—don't be overly joyful when prices rise or panic when they fall, sticking to the plan is the core.
Cultivating patience with small positions: Never go all in easily. Those who truly understand trading will break down their positions into sufficiently detailed segments. Excellent traders do not gamble on probabilities, but rather manage risks precisely.
Take profit and stop loss are lifelines: the weakness of human nature lies in not being content; when making a profit, one wants to earn more, and when losing, one refuses to cut losses, only to regret it when facing liquidation. Strict take profit and stop loss rules are the key to avoiding such risks.
Regular reviews are the ladder to growth: feeling happy when you profit and cursing the market when you lose is typical gambler thinking. Real traders review after each operation, pinpoint their mistakes, and accumulate experience for the next trade.

4. The Gambler's Ultimate Outcome: Only Returning to Zero