The trading experience over the past few months has been truly difficult to describe. Watching funds shrink from several million to just a few hundred thousand, while witnessing some projects open multiple diversion plates—obvious manipulation tactics. The ones who should have bought the dip didn't, and those who shouldn't have rushed in hit the daily limit down. Looking back now, the strategy was full of flaws.



Especially in the last quarter, the market rhythm was eerily strange. Large funds were clearly controlling the market, making it difficult for retail investors to outperform. I finally realized that without thorough market research and risk awareness, entering the market is just a recipe for being harvested.

Now I’ve decided to take a temporary break, give myself a rest, and adjust my mindset. When 2026 comes, I will fight again, this time learning from the lessons and approaching each trade more cautiously. The market is always there, but the mindset and strategy must be upgraded first.
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QuorumVotervip
· 2025-12-31 02:00
This is the fate of retail investors. Without some insider information, you can't compete with those big players at all.

From millions to hundreds of thousands, that must hurt... but at least you're still alive.

Wait, coming back in 2026? Brother, how long does it take to develop that kind of patience?

Honestly, most people just don't understand what they're doing; they panic as soon as they enter.

Is the mindset upgraded and the strategy improved? I think the key is to learn how to accept defeat.
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ImpermanentSagevip
· 2025-12-30 17:27
From millions down to hundreds of thousands, this level is too brutal... Need to reflect.

The washout tactics are indeed fierce, retail investors are lying down and getting harvested.

But pausing the adjustment is also good; the real show begins in 2026.
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GweiWatchervip
· 2025-12-28 11:21
Millions shrink to hundreds of thousands... what kind of mindset is that, buddy?

Dividing the market, wash trading tactics, you only realize now? It's too late.

To put it plainly, it's throwing money in without understanding it thoroughly, no wonder you're getting cut.

Fight again in 2026? Bro, wake up, there's already another wave of newcomers lining up next year.

Pausing is good, take some time to reflect whether you really should be involved in this.
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ApeDegenvip
· 2025-12-28 08:31
Ha, this is called being clearly cut off, from millions to hundreds of thousands, how shattered must the mentality be

Waiting 26 years? Bro, I think you've really been awakened

The套路 of the diversion盘 is indeed disgusting, missing the bottom and rushing to the limit down, honestly this operation is a bit outrageous

Retail investors playing with the big players is like this, without thorough research you're just sending money away

Rest and adjustment are fine, but I'm worried that once again it will get out of control and happen again

Mindset and strategy must first improve, or else doing it again will still be a problem
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RuntimeErrorvip
· 2025-12-28 08:23
Millions shrink to hundreds of thousands, how much can one lose haha

Come back in 2026? Then see you the year after next

Actually, it's just poor preparation, don't blame the market

Large funds cutting retail investors is a rule, accept it

Taking a break is quite right, if your mindset isn't adjusted, re-entering is pointless

Strategy full of loopholes and still hitting the limit down, that's a bit outrageous, brother

The trick of diverting trading volume has long been seen through, but unfortunately, too late

The market is always there, the key is whether you can survive to see the next opportunity

Bought the dip too early, or over-committed when you shouldn't have, this is called completely opposite operations

Taking a pause is good, don't be impatient, slow and steady wins the race
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LiquidityWizardvip
· 2025-12-28 08:13
nah this is what happens when you skip the risk-adjusted modeling phase tbh... statistically speaking you had like what, 85% probability of getting liquidated without proper position sizing? 给自己放假听起来不错 but theoretically the market correlation patterns won't change by 2026 unless you actually run the numbers
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quietly_stakingvip
· 2025-12-28 08:10
Millions shrink to hundreds of thousands... Bro, this move is indeed quite ruthless. Retail investors are always crushed like this.

Pausing for a bit is also quite wise, to avoid losing even more. It's not too late to come back in 2026.
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LiquidationOraclevip
· 2025-12-28 08:05
Another story of millions shrinking away, brother, your move is truly outrageous.

The big players are dancing there, retail investors are still clapping, wake up.

Rest until 2026? I think you've really come to understand it; this is the winning mindset.

This loss isn't just money, it's an IQ tax. Once you've paid enough, you'll wake up.

That trick of diverting the market is really brilliant. Next time, you'll recognize it and won't fall for it.
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