2025-12-30 14:20:57

Have you noticed a strange phenomenon—seems like you always manage to buy at the highest point and sell at the lowest point? Don’t blame bad luck; it’s actually your mindset causing trouble.

Greed makes people chase highs, fear causes panic selling, and overconfidence leads to holding on and not cutting losses. The crypto market particularly tests these tendencies.

How to break the cycle? I’ve summarized three tips.

**Make a plan before trading.** Clearly write down why you’re entering, where to set stop-loss, and target levels—everything in black and white. This greatly reduces the chance of changing your mind impulsively.

**If you incur losses, force yourself to pause.** If you lose twice in one day, stop immediately. At this point, your brain is no longer rational, and continuing to trade just means losing more money.

**Don’t put all your profits into the next trade.** Regularly withdraw a portion of your gains and lock in the profits. It will make you feel more secure, and subsequent decisions will be clearer.

Experts are not emotionless; they just don’t let emotions dominate their trading. The clearer the rules, the more stable your mindset.

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ApeWithAPlan

· 8h ago

Speaking of which, I didn't take writing plans seriously at first, but later I realized it's truly a lifesaver. The last time I didn't write one and just went all in, guess what happened. The moment I sold, I was thinking, why is it always me who only realizes too late? Looking back now, it's not about luck or no luck, it's purely brain damage. I'm now firmly committed to stopping this, losing twice and then honestly playing on my phone, no more being bewitched.

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GasFeeAssassin

· 15h ago

That's so true, I'm the kind of fool who buys at the high and sells at the low. I've tried making plans before, but I completely forget about them when I get carried away during execution. Stopping after two losses is really tough; I need to learn that.

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SoliditySlayer

· 2025-12-30 14:51

Haha, really? I've tried that whole planning thing, but in the end, emotions still push me down and grind me into the ground. I think the core is to be tougher, to be hard on myself. Not sticking to stop-loss plans will ruin you after one or two times. Honestly, I'm currently using the pause button, and it really works. If I start losing, I just exit immediately to avoid overthinking. The saying "secure the gains" is something I need to engrain in my mind; I can't keep thinking about going all-in to recover losses.

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SelfCustodyIssues

· 2025-12-30 14:50

You're absolutely right. The thing I find most frustrating is knowing I should cut losses but still stubbornly hold on, and then regret it every time. I've tried making plans; it does help, but I always want to change them when it comes to execution... Stopping after two losses is really tough; I need to learn to do that. Taking profits and cashing out is the most practical approach. Earning some real money helps maintain a steady mindset. The saying "Clear rules and a stable mindset" really hits the mark. I should have done this earlier. No matter how well I plan, if my mindset collapses, it's all useless. The key is to be decisive and stick to the plan. Basically, it's about self-discipline, but few people can truly achieve it. Every time I think I can make a profit this time, I end up falling into the same old routine, fooling myself.

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RektButAlive

· 2025-12-30 14:45

I just want to ask, who can really do it? It's easy to say.

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SignatureLiquidator

· 2025-12-30 14:39

That really hits home... I'm the kind of fool who goes all-in at the high point and cuts at the low point. Sticking to a plan really requires execution. This guy's idea of a pause button is exactly what I need. Every time I lose twice, my brain gets fried, and I still keep trading. Profits should be withdrawn; don't keep everything in and feel uneasy. I've learned this lesson.

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