2025-12-25 01:21:55

Have you ever experienced a moment like this—

Watching Bitcoin hit a new high, flipping through your wallet, and starting to regret not holding more?

But I want to share a truth with you, which might sound a bit harsh.

Those who truly hold onto their chips and make big money at low points aren’t just betting on new highs that day. Their stories unfold in another phase—when the entire market is screaming, doubting, and thinking this thing might go to zero, they instead grit their teeth and buy in.

Think about it, every time a new cycle starts: half the comments are full of regret, the other half asking if now is the time to buy the dip. But if you pull up the candlestick chart and look carefully, you'll find that all major surges start from those coldest moments.

It could be collective panic when regulations tighten, fear-driven sell-offs after major projects blow up, or continuous declines after a prominent opinion leader issues a "risk warning." At those times, the market feels like it’s been splashed with a bucket of cold water, filled with doubt and uncertainty everywhere. Even seasoned players keep asking themselves: Can ETH still rise? Does Bitcoin really have a chance?

But it’s precisely this extreme pessimism that often breeds opportunity.

When everyone wants to run, the urgency to sell far exceeds the desire to buy. Some are cutting losses, others are forced to liquidate, which ends up pushing the price down to create a safety cushion. Those brave enough to reach out and catch the falling knife aren’t gambling on luck—they see a market pattern:

Emotions always move faster than prices.

When panic reaches its peak, it often signals that the worst is near its end. And when everyone feels relieved and rushes in, that’s usually the start of another phase. In this game, mental resilience is more important than technical analysis.

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ApeWithNoChain

· 18h ago

That's right, it's all about mindset. If you can't endure, you exit. The real profit-makers have already ambushed at the bottom; we're still hesitating. Psychological game is indeed the hardest part of this game. I don't have the courage to catch the bottom, haha. I only dare to act after the risk warning, but by then, others have already soared. If someone really bought the dip at a low point this round, they must be incredibly ruthless. Emotions lead the price; this statement is spot on. People cutting losses have no idea they've actually mined a gold mine.

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ZenMiner

· 18h ago

That's right, it's all about mindset. I've been through being slapped in the face all the way. Really, every time I only regret after it has risen, I've never bought the dip, just like that. Wait, doesn't that mean we all are bagholders? I feel offended. So should I still get on now? Big brother, give me a clear answer. When I cut losses and sell, I'm just watching the show. Am I really a lunatic?

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DeFiDoctor

· 18h ago

That's correct, but from a clinical perspective, most people never make it to that "coldest moment"—they cut their losses as soon as the symptoms of capital outflow appear. I agree with the diagnosis that emotions move faster than prices, but knowing and actually doing are two different things. Psychological preparation? Most people can't even recognize risk warnings, let alone handle the psychological aspect. The truly profitable group of people, rather than understanding the patterns clearly, are more like being forced to hodl... just lacking the funds to add more. This theory is valid, but don't mistake survivor bias for an investment rule.

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WalletDetective

· 18h ago

You're right, but when that moment really comes, who dares to take the plunge? --- When cutting losses, my mind is full of fear, and I can't even remember that this is a "safety net." --- Alright, alright, maybe next time I'll try again at a lower point? I don't believe I can do it. --- The hardest part isn't seeing the pattern clearly, but seeing it clearly and still holding back from acting—who can handle that? --- Every time there's a sharp drop, I say this is the time to buy the dip, but I end up continuing to see declines. It's really a psychological issue. --- Sounds reasonable, but often the coldest moments haven't arrived yet, who knows. --- Usually, this is when I lose the most money, haha, a bit painful. --- So, understanding the underlying logic is one thing, but execution still depends on luck. --- People who buy with clenched teeth say their tactics are awesome afterward, but honestly, just surviving is good enough. --- My emotions are ten steps ahead of the price, so I always profit in the opposite direction. --- That's why I always chase the rise and sell the dip, because I can't trust myself.

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Frontrunner

· 18h ago

You're right, but the only concern is that even if you understand, you might not be able to do it. It sounds simple, but when the market crashes, everyone becomes timid. I'm the kind of person who reads articles like this and then continues to wait and see, haha. Emotions are harder to control than anything else, don't fool yourself. Let's wait until there's a real crash next time; talking now is all in vain.

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DegenGambler

· 18h ago

You're right, it's a mindset issue. Greed harms people. --- What's the use of regretting now? Just remember next time, and wait for the next bear market to buy aggressively. --- That's why I always increase my position during the most panic moments. Making money relies on going against human nature. --- Honestly, very few people dare to buy the dip during a crash. --- Emotionally, I'm the worst at this. I'm always the one to buy at a high. --- Every time I set a flag saying I will buy the dip next time, but I still get cold feet. It hurts. --- Understanding the pattern is one thing; actually doing it is another. That's the hardest part. --- The coldest moments are indeed the best opportunities, but I just don't have money. A bloody lesson.

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