2025-12-20 12:27:06

When trading or chasing hot projects, many people have fallen into this trap — I myself am no exception.

The core issue is actually quite simple: often we are betting on what we believe in, rather than what the market truly needs.

Liking a certain coin, being optimistic about a certain narrative, or favoring a particular meme — these are not enough. The key is to ask yourself — what is the market chasing right now? Where is the market's enthusiasm heading?

Personal preferences and market consensus are often two different things. Whether the market likes it or not determines the flow of funds. To make money, you need to learn to go with the trend rather than against it.

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AlphaWhisperer

· 8h ago

That's right, I was exactly how I got caught, insisting on going against the market This is the lesson for veteran traders: following the trend is really more important than anything else Market enthusiasm is the direction of money; personal preferences are useless I'm just too stubborn, always trying to think contrarily and ending up losing money You still have to follow the hot money; feeling right doesn't necessarily mean making money Liking a project alone doesn't work; the market is the boss I stepped into this trap back in 2021, and only now do I finally understand

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DegenWhisperer

· 8h ago

That's so right, I have fallen for this before. I stubbornly bet on the narrative I believe in, but the market simply doesn't buy it, and I watch the hype shift to other coins. Now I've learned my lesson: I need to follow the market’s money, not just my gut feeling.

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VitaliksTwin

· 8h ago

There's nothing wrong with that; the coins you believe in and what the market follows are completely different. I also tried going against the trend before, and the result was predictable—immediate liquidation.

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RektRecorder

· 8h ago

That's so true, I've been slapped in the face so many times haha That's why I now focus on market sentiment rather than my own bags Market consensus is the real deal I personally liked it and got in early, now I'm riding the trend Counter-trend trading is really suicidal, I've experienced that firsthand You're not wrong, the most missed opportunities happened because I was too stubborn Now I've learned to follow where the momentum goes I'm optimistic, but it depends on whether the market accepts it Got another lesson this time, I've learned my lesson

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MEVHunterX

· 8h ago

That's so true. The coins you personally believe in and the ones you buy on the market are often two different things. I've also suffered significant losses a few times before I understood. Following the trend is really more important than choosing coins. No matter how much you believe in a coin that isn't popular, it will still die. The key is to learn how to read the market temperature. Don't just bury your head in selecting coins.

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