Seeing ETH break through the previous resistance level of 3170, I currently hold long positions in BTC, ETH, and SOL, and I remain quite confident about the upcoming market trends.



However, what I want to discuss here is less about market outlook and more about some insights into investing itself. Last October, I chose to liquidate my spot holdings and exit the market. Later, when ETH surged to 4700, I took a short position, which drew quite a bit of skepticism at the time. But you'll find that market gains often hinge on the decisions of a few people, and most of the time, they go against the crowd.

Over the years of trading, I’ve come to understand more and more that what truly tests an investor isn’t how accurate their market predictions are, but whether they can stay calm during the most frantic and panic-driven moments. Many people understand this principle verbally, but when it comes to critical moments, they often lose their composure.

I share my trading logic and thoughts not to prove how capable I am. Mistakes are normal; this journey is fundamentally about continuous trial and error and gaining experience. The least helpful thing is those hindsight comments. The decisions made in the moment are always more difficult than looking back. So instead of listening to what others say, it’s better to ask yourself whether you can think objectively in the face of real market volatility. That’s the biggest challenge in investing.
ETH3.13%
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BlockchainRetirementHomevip
· 3h ago
Staying calm sounds easy, but who can really do it when all their capital is lost? Alright, I've heard your theory many times, but the problem is most people can't endure until they see the profits. So the key is still mindset, I agree with that. That wave of clearing out was indeed ruthless. Not many people were cursing you at the time, right? Really, instead of pondering the market trends, it's better to ask yourself how long you can withstand the losses.
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BearMarketSurvivorvip
· 3h ago
Mindset is the biggest killer; no matter how perfect the technical analysis is, it's useless. --- Exactly, at critical moments, it's all about character. --- The group that operates in reverse has indeed made a fortune, while we followers are still paying tuition. --- I also sold off during that wave, got criticized heavily, but now I’m actually glad. --- The key is to admit when you're wrong and not to hard-head the market. --- Sharing like this is meaningful, unlike those who insist on bragging about how awesome they are.
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LiquidityWizardvip
· 3h ago
theoretically speaking, the whole "contrarian moves print money" thesis is statistically significant only if you actually execute them when volatility spikes 150%+... most people just talk about it over coffee, lmao
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blocksnarkvip
· 3h ago
That's right, mindset really outweighs technique. Last year, I also sold everything and went short again. I was heavily criticized at the time, but looking back now, it was the clearest and most rational move.
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