#数字资产市场洞察 If we talk about the most heartbreaking way to incur losses in the crypto market, many would say it is choosing the wrong coin. But the reality is often harsher — the greatest harm comes from your obsession with losses.



Looking at the market trends of $RAVE, $Q, and $LUMIA, there are always people repeating the same mistake. When the coin price starts to decline, the first reaction is not to calmly assess the situation, but rather to self-comfort: "It will rebound soon." On the first day, there is a slight recovery, thinking "I'll continue to wait"; on the second day, it continues to fall, telling themselves "This time the rebound is definitely coming."

The longer I wait, the more despair I feel. It wasn't until the decline reached thirty or forty points that I suddenly realized - not only had the profits disappeared, but the principal was also stuck tightly. At this point, regret sets in, but it’s all too late.

Some people will blame the crypto market. In fact, that's not the case. The problem lies in the operational logic itself.

Observe those traders who consistently make profits in the crypto market; they share a common habit: before placing an order, they have already rehearsed the worst-case scenario in their minds. Once the price trend goes against their expectations, they immediately acknowledge their mistake and cut losses without a moment's hesitation. They never fight against the market; the only thing they care about is whether this account can survive.

For those long-term and steady traders, stopping losses is as natural as eating. Losing one or two percent is nothing, but a single wrong decision must not destroy all previous accumulation. This discipline is what sets them apart from most people.

There is indeed an exception – true value investing. This can only be discussed on the basis that the logic has not changed, the capital reserves are sufficient, and the time horizon is long enough, allowing for the so-called "buying more as prices fall." But to be honest, most people’s operations do not reach this level. They simply refuse to admit their judgment mistakes, clinging tightly to losing positions.

The essence of trading has never been about who can predict more accurately. It's about who can stand up in the face of mistakes.

As long as you persist and do not cut losses, you will eventually experience a significant drawdown that will wipe out the profits you made before. There are plenty of opportunities in the crypto market, never absent. What is truly scarce is the person who always leaves themselves an exit before placing an order.

Don't fantasize that the coin will magically rebound after a drop. That's not called strategy, that's called gambling. The only way to stand firm in the market is to learn to gracefully admit mistakes.

You don't lack trading opportunities; what you lack is the courage to take that step of setting a stop loss. Start changing from this trade.
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OffchainWinnervip
· 2025-12-26 11:54
That hits too close to home. I'm the kind of person who only wakes up after a -40% drop... Stop-loss is really a thousand times harder than choosing coins. This is the cruelest truth. Every time I tell myself I will definitely set a stop-loss next time, but then I turn around and repeat the same mistake... Instead of stressing over which coin to choose, it's better to first learn to admit mistakes. This really hits the nail on the head. Does anyone else feel the same way, knowing you should set a stop-loss but just can't bring yourself to do it...
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SchroedingerAirdropvip
· 2025-12-23 12:31
It hits hard, I'm the fool who is waiting for a rebound with LUMIA, now I'm losing and don't even dare to open my eyes. Stop loss is really a hundred times harder than making money, admitting mistakes is too embarrassing. Every word in this article pierces my heart, it's time to change my self-deceiving habits. It's easy to acknowledge mistakes, but when it comes to actually pressing the sell button? I still don't have the courage.
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VCsSuckMyLiquidityvip
· 2025-12-23 12:31
To be honest, the issue of stop loss is really about the courage to cut loss; most people would rather die than admit defeat. Take that wave of RAVE for example, I watched my fren hold on from -15% all the way to -40%, still trying to comfort himself, it was too painful. --- It's always the same routine; first it's "the rebound is just around the corner," then it drops all the way down, and in the end, they refuse to stop loss, turning what could have been a 5% loss into a 50% loss. --- Honestly, those who can stop loss are the ones who truly survive in the market; it's not about heroism, it's just that being alive gives you opportunities. --- What I fear the most is not picking the wrong coin, but this kind of "persistence," persisting until the account blows up. --- Stop loss = admitting mistakes; many people fail right at this point of "not wanting to admit mistakes," and then blame the market, haha.
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LiquidityNinjavip
· 2025-12-23 12:17
To be honest, this really hit home... I’ve been tormented by $LUMIA to the point of collapse. Oh my, reading this feels like it's talking about me, stopping loss is really a hundred times harder than selecting coins. Not stopping loss = chronic suicide, this logic is sound. I particularly hate that feeling of self-deception, "Tomorrow will definitely rebound," and then it just keeps falling... Discipline is a million times more important than technique, I’ve finally understood that now. Goodness, "Don't fantasize that coins will magically rebound after a fall," this saying should be posted on my forehead. Really, most people can’t tell the difference between investing and gambling. The courage to admit mistakes... that’s the rarest thing.
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