2026-01-08 10:22:47

Having navigated the crypto market for many years, I have seen too many people experience ups and downs in the market. If your principal is not particularly large, for example around 200,000, instead of frequent trading, it’s better to focus on capturing the one or two main bull runs each year. Days of full position are often the enemies of profit.

Here’s a more sobering truth: you can’t earn more than your level of understanding. Before risking real money, use a demo account to train your psychological resilience—demo trading allows unlimited failures, but a single large loss in real trading could mean complete elimination.

If you don’t sell on the day of good news? Remember this: when the market opens high the next day, sell decisively. The moment good news is realized, it often marks the start of a reversal. Also, pay attention a week before holidays; historical data shows that the crypto market usually adjusts during holiday periods.

What is the correct approach for medium to long-term trading? Always keep sufficient cash reserves, sell at high points, buy at low points, and operate in a rolling manner—that’s the best strategy. For short-term trading, focus on trading volume and chart patterns; only participate in active assets. Avoid trading in markets without volume.

The speed of decline determines the rhythm of the rebound—slow declines correspond to slow rebounds, while accelerated declines will lead to quick rebounds. When trading 15-minute K-line charts, the KDJ indicator can help you find many good buy and sell points.

The last two most critical points: it’s okay to make wrong buys, but stop-loss timely to survive longer; principal is the foundation of market survival. Trading techniques are countless, but mastering just a few is enough—trying to learn too many can easily lead to failure.

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StakeWhisperer

· 19h ago

That's right, full positions are really a trap. I fell for this last year. Not selling on the day of good news can easily lead to being trapped, I have deep experience with this. Practicing patience on a simulated account is essential; the psychological pressure in real trading is completely different. I now always remember to unload before holidays—lessons learned the hard way. Cash reserves are truly lifesaving; without logistical support, everything else is useless. KDJ is really useful for short-term trading, but it must be combined with volume to be reliable. Stop-loss is the only secret to lasting longer; there's no other way.

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SellTheBounce

· 01-10 13:01

Those who were still bottom-fishing on the same day of good news mostly ended up as bagholders. History tends to repeat itself, and what you mentioned is actually — never overestimate your own understanding.

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SerumSquirrel

· 01-10 11:35

There's nothing wrong with what you said, but the truly capable people are few and far between... I'm the kind of unlucky person who frequently trades and then takes a loss. When there's good news, I run. This has been a painful lesson for me, I've been caught too many times. You can't earn money beyond your understanding, this hits hard. I need to reflect on myself. Practicing on a demo account is necessary, but really, one huge loss and it's game over. Stop-loss is the hardest part. It's easy to say, but extremely difficult to do. Many times, it's still a mental barrier that can't be overcome.

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CodeAuditQueen

· 01-10 07:30

That's right, just like gas optimization for smart contracts, you need to know where the bottleneck is. Going all-in without an audit is as risky as deploying directly to the mainnet.

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BoredStaker

· 01-08 10:49

That's right, full position is basically seeking death. I've seen too many people get out directly because of greed. Holding on during good news days can easily lead to being trapped, and the reversal speed is much faster. Frequent trading with a 200,000 principal is just a waste of fees; it's better to wait for the right opportunity. Practicing on a simulation account to build mental resilience is really important; once you blow up a real account, there's no coming back. Clearing out before holidays is a strategy I've summarized before; those who insist on gambling deserve it. Stop-loss is easy to say but the hardest to implement. Most people fail because they can't let go of that one point. KDJ is useful but not万能; the key still depends on volume. Fake rebounds happen without volume.

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ImpermanentTherapist

· 01-08 10:49

That's so true. Going all-in is really suicidal. I've seen too many people go all-in and get eliminated immediately. Still daring to hold on the day of good news? Bro, you're gambling. Jumping out at the open price—how many times has this trick fooled me? Cash reserves are always the top priority. Those without bullets are just sheep waiting to be slaughtered in a bear market.

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HodlVeteran

· 01-08 10:47

That's so true. I've suffered a huge loss from full position trading; I almost lost my underwear that time. Positive news the next day opens high and crashes the market. I've fallen for this trick about ten times... each time thinking I'm clever, but I still get trapped. The detail a week before the holiday is perfect. Historical data is all there, yet every year new rookies still can't learn. The phrase "practice on a simulated account to train your mindset" really hit me. If I had listened to this advice earlier, I wouldn't have lost so much real money and silver. Frequent trading with 200,000 capital is just asking for death; better to wait patiently for one or two big market moves. During other times, hold cash. That's how I play now. Stop-loss is truly a life-saving tool. I've seen too many unwilling to cut losses, only to get wiped out and be forced to exit. KDJ is indeed useful for short-term trading, but everyone uses it in their own way. The key is to understand it thoroughly yourself. Greed leads to crashes. This is an experience I earned with my hard-earned money. Unfortunately, I was young and didn't listen back then.

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FlashLoanPhantom

· 01-08 10:44

It's the same theory again, it's not wrong to say, but execution still ends up being face-slapped.

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AirdropChaser

· 01-08 10:43

That's right, full positions are indeed a death sentence. That's exactly how I was ground down. Sell on the day of good news? Ha, I always go against the trend, and the result... still losses. Stop-loss is really an art; knowing it is easy, doing it is hard, brother. Practicing patience on a demo account is an excellent suggestion; I should have listened earlier. Overextending and crashing is something I deeply understand; now I only trade one or two varieties.

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OptionWhisperer

· 01-08 10:34

Well said. A scale of 200,000 is indeed not suitable for daily tinkering. I used to trade frequently and lost everything. Now I’ve learned my lesson. Not releasing good news on the same day is truly a painful lesson. How many times have I been tricked? If it opens high, I must sell. I strongly agree with the simulation trading part. If your psychological quality isn’t up to par, real trading instantly turns into an ATM. There’s nothing much to say about that. But on the other hand, for ordinary people, being able to catch that one or two main upward waves is already considered a profit. Most people can’t even do that. Having cash in hand feels different. Although sometimes I regret not being fully invested, it definitely makes life more stable. As for stop-loss, honestly, many people just can’t bear to cut their positions. In the end, they get wiped out. It’s too late to regret only after losing the principal.

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