A coin I chased went from entry to a surge up to 35k in just 45 minutes. It looked very exciting, but the market suddenly hit a snag. The trend stalled, and I didn't hesitate; I took profit at the 18k level. Someone said I lost money this way? No, quite the opposite — my cost basis was only 11k, which is already a good profit.



The key is, I did my best. I saw the right direction, and the entry timing was good, but the market just didn't accept higher prices. Why keep holding on at that point? Every trade should teach you to act decisively. Take profits when it's right — don't think you must chase the highest point. The market will always give you new opportunities, and capital is the foundation for repeated trading. The way to take profits is right here — cash out in time, respect the market rhythm, and wait for the next opportunity.
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NestedFoxvip
· 8h ago
Make double in 45 minutes, this mindset is really awesome, but I think withdrawing at 18k is a bit conservative; it feels like there's still room to push higher. I should have taken profits in stages earlier, then I wouldn't be so conflicted now. Selling at 11k cost up to 18k is indeed good, but looking at the 35k high point, it must be tough to feel good, haha. Making money is making money, don’t overthink it; as long as the principal is still there, that’s the key. There's nothing wrong with taking profits, but it's easy to feel unwilling to let go. Greed is the biggest enemy of retail investors.
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GasFeeBarbecuevip
· 8h ago
This profit-taking mindset is truly brilliant. Selling at 11k to 18k is much smarter than those who hold on until the price drops back to cost. The real gain is what you actually earn. Not being able to catch 35k is not a regret; this is the mindset of a seasoned trader. I've long understood that taking profits never leads to regret; only greed does.
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