2026-01-08 03:32:57

Yesterday's shakeout was actually a pretty good opportunity to build positions. It's a bit unfortunate to see some people get shaken out—my own positions were too conservative, and I didn't fully seize this opportunity.

The key is to grasp the rhythm. Yesterday was a typical pattern of shakeout + accumulation. Based on this logic, there’s a high chance that risk will be released on Friday. So if there are gains today, it’s wiser to take profits promptly. Keep a steady mindset and avoid greed.

The real secret to making money is in position rotation—entering and exiting with light positions and adjusting dynamically according to market rhythm. Many people only focus on the major indices, but often overlook opportunities in niche sectors. Learn to identify those sectors that are unfairly punished across the entire market, so you can better catch the rhythm gap.

Speaking of sectors, the securities sector has indeed seen many investors caught in traps these past two days. This sector has a characteristic—large short-term volatility, which easily causes people to get shaken out, much like a "scumbag" trait, unpredictable and hard to guard against. But from a technical perspective, this sector is likely to see a rally tomorrow. The prerequisite is having enough mental resilience and not being scared out of your position by short-term fluctuations.

Ultimately, trading is about finding probabilistic advantages amid uncertainty. Rhythm sense and position management are often more important than the direction judgment itself.

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RugResistant

· 15h ago

nah the position sizing part... been there, got burned. gotta analyze the actual mechanics before yolo'ing into anything tho. red flags all over that sector volatility narrative fr

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ContractCollector

· 01-08 21:57

Position management is indeed important, but honestly, it's mostly about luck. Clicking in to see your article, I was just thinking, those who can truly grasp the rhythm would have already achieved financial freedom, haha. That analogy about the securities sector was excellent, a classic playboy trait... truly hard to guard against.

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GamefiHarvester

· 01-08 08:41

Being too conservative with positions really makes you feel like watching opportunities slip away during this shakeout The securities sector is just like that, changing every day, grinding your mentality to pieces Honestly, it's still a matter of rhythm; if you can't get the timing right, you'll get beaten up If there's profit today, run; don't wait for tomorrow's Friday risk release to eat back the gains Light positions and rolling is really satisfying, much better than holding a single position to death

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ShitcoinConnoisseur

· 01-08 04:02

Being too conservative with your position is just fighting with yourself. This wave is indeed the time to get in. Exactly, don't be greedy. Just settle before the risk is released on Friday. Your sector's player-like traits make me laugh; it's just a rhythm of harvesting the chives. Sense of rhythm is more important than direction. That hits hard.

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ForeverBuyingDips

· 01-08 03:51

Position management is the real thing; the direction is actually secondary. I agree with this.

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NotSatoshi

· 01-08 03:41

Position management is truly a skill, more reliable than any technical analysis.

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ContractExplorer

· 01-08 03:38

Speaking of position management, it's really the hardest part. I always think about buying the dip more, but end up getting trapped. Seeing your rational analysis makes me feel ashamed.

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0xSunnyDay

· 01-08 03:36

Well said, but those guys are too easily washed out, their mentality is unstable. --- I'm also trying this small-position rolling strategy; it's much more reliable than just holding on to the index. --- The securities sector is really trash; a couple of days ago, I almost got cut out too. --- Sense of rhythm is indeed key; just seeing the right direction isn't enough. --- Position management is always more important than stock picking; this is so true. --- If yesterday had been a bit more aggressive, I could have bottomed out; what a pity. --- The biggest problem for small investors is only watching the overall market; there are quite a few opportunities in niche areas. --- The judgment that risk is released on Friday is a bit absolute, be careful of being proven wrong. --- The most pitiful are those caught in the trap; their mentality is the easiest to collapse. --- Don't just say "don't be greedy"; how many can truly do it?

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NotFinancialAdvice

· 01-08 03:33

That's right, position management is indeed much more important than direction judgment. I'm really annoyed by the scumbag nature of the securities sector, but on the other hand, isn't high volatility an opportunity? You still need to be ruthless in executing small-position rolling operations. I didn't catch the bottom of that wave yesterday either, now just waiting for the risk to be released on Friday. Poor timing is the real source of profit, I agree with that.

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