2026-01-02 08:22:45

Opportunities are always present in the market. What’s truly lacking are those who can exercise self-discipline to take action.

Why do so many people lose money? Upon closer inspection, in most cases, it’s not that the market is moving wrong, but that they act when they shouldn’t. Ultimately, the difference between making money and losing money doesn’t depend on how many technical indicators you master, but on whether you have the ability to calmly assess yourself before pressing the "buy" button.

I’ve always regarded this self-check process before opening a position as the "last line of defense" in trading.

**Trend First, Entry Point Second**

Many people fall into the trap of rushing to find an entry point. But in reality, confirming the direction is always more important than finding the perfect entry. What is the main trend on the daily chart? Is the 4-hour chart continuing this trend or reversing? If your trading direction contradicts the higher-level trend, then this trade essentially becomes gambling. Betting correctly is luck; betting wrong is the norm.

**Signals vs Illusions**

The market creates false appearances that seem like opportunities every day. Truly valuable trading signals must fully align with your trading system. Deviations in moving average positions, lack of volume confirmation, incomplete candlestick structures—these are not "close enough" issues but outright "no." If you need to convince yourself that it’s a good trade, then nine out of ten times, it’s not.

**Sense of Position Determines Stop Loss**

Are you above the support level or within the support zone? How far is it from the resistance above? Without a clear sense of position, your trading becomes a blind shot. When the position is unclear, stop loss becomes vague, and losses can quickly spiral out of control.

**Exits Are More Important Than Entries**

Many people devote all their energy to studying how to enter a trade but know nothing about how to exit. This is actually a reversal of priorities.

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Anon32942

· 8h ago

Honestly, the words self-discipline sound simple, but in reality, everyone is a loser when it comes to actually practicing it. The most feared attitude is "close enough is fine," which often leads to the biggest losses. Getting out is a hundred times harder than getting in—that's the real truth.

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OnChain_Detective

· 8h ago

ngl the "self-conviction signal" thing hits different... pattern analysis suggests most retail just fomo-ing into whatever looks bullish without actually verifying against their system. flagged transactions show the same wallets rotating through obvious traps lmao

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RiddleMaster

· 8h ago

Basically, it's about self-discipline, which is the hardest part. It's not a technical issue; it's just that you're too reckless. Most opportunities that seem promising are actually traps. You think about entering a hundred times but never consider exiting. Jumping into a trade without confirming the trend—aren't you just gambling? A good sense of position truly determines life or death; ambiguity is just giving away money. Alright, maybe I should first learn to hold back.

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MeaninglessGwei

· 9h ago

Well said, self-discipline is the only filter. --- Most people are just eager to jump on the bandwagon and don't look at the road at all. --- I just want to ask, how many people really have that self-check process? Honestly, it's still just reckless. --- The first trend is so crucial; reverse positions are basically gambling. I've seen too many such cases. --- The saying that exit is more important than entry hits hard. I can enter well but mess up the exit completely. --- The illusion of the market is played out every day; the difference is whether you believe it or not. --- Sense of position—this sounds simple but is deadly to execute. Few people truly understand it. --- The moment you convince yourself is the moment you should know you're going to lose.

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