2026-01-08 10:30:58

Yesterday, Ethereum's price movement was completely in line with my expectations. I shorted around 3190, then took the first profit at 3130, earning 50%. Afterwards, the price rebounded, but I didn't chase the high; instead, I waited for the second take-profit level to appear. Today’s lowest point was basically at the planned level. Although I didn't profit from the rebound, I managed risk more prudently.

The subsequent operation was adjusted to a 20-point stop-loss against a 60 to 100-point take-profit target, maintaining a risk-reward ratio of 4:1. This setup is quite reasonable in volatile markets — it provides enough tolerance for errors while avoiding frequent stop-outs from small fluctuations. The key is to patiently wait for higher-probability entry points and avoid greed.

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GraphGuru

· 17h ago

Run at 50 points, that's a bit reckless. But to be fair, a 4:1 profit and loss ratio is really attractive. Playing like this in the long run is the way to win without losing. Wait, can you really avoid chasing highs? I definitely can't.

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GasFeeTherapist

· 01-10 08:15

Damn, a profit and loss ratio of 4:1 is really fierce, but waiting for high-probability entry points is easy to say but really hard to do.

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RektButSmiling

· 01-08 11:01

Bro, your market reading is pretty good. Much more reliable than those who call out trades every day.

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JustHereForMemes

· 01-08 10:56

Alright, a 4:1 risk-reward ratio is indeed comfortable, but the key is whether you can stick to it and not chase highs. That's the difference—those who truly make money are often this boring, just waiting... Talking about a 50-point profit is easy, but when you look back, you realize how difficult it really is. Patience is easy to say, but how many in the crypto world can really do it? If risk control is done well, the only concern is that they might start obsessively chasing trades again later.

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DataPickledFish

· 01-08 10:56

Not chasing highs with this kind of resolve is much more rational than those who keep shouting "buy the dip" every day.

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GasFeeBeggar

· 01-08 10:46

A prudent operating style, but the real test is whether this discipline can be maintained in the future.

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MemeCurator

· 01-08 10:39

I'm itching to buy the dip, but you really hold the take-profit level tightly. Oh wait, this 4:1 risk-reward ratio is indeed more rational, much better than my reckless all-in. Take profit at 50%, don't be greedy. I really can't learn this kind of discipline. Wait, you set a 20-point stop loss and a 100-point take profit, are you just relying on those few probability bursts to survive? If you keep operating at this pace, you'll eventually realize the dream of financial freedom... or get liquidated. How calm must your mindset be? I already FOMOed in during the rebound.

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