2026-01-15 23:23:35

Many people fall into a trap: as long as the market looks promising and the coin price is rising, they rush to transfer funds and exchange frequently. This is actually being driven by emotions, and decisions made during a surge are often the easiest to mess up.

Conversely, where are the real opportunities? During market lull and price declines. Most people shuffle funds back and forth between exchanges and wallets, but few dare to make decisive moves at low points. This is precisely the moment to test your execution ability.

Instead of following the herd to buy at high prices, it's better to cultivate patience—staying calm during others' panic allows you to be the last to laugh in the next rebound.

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tx_or_didn't_happen

· 01-18 20:19

It's easy to say but hard to do. Very few people can actually buy during a crash. --- Chasing rallies and selling dips, I’ve done it many times. Now I’m just learning to hold back. --- Buying the dip at low levels, mental preparation is even harder than technical analysis. --- Wait, wait, wait. The problem is, how do you know which is the bottom? --- Honestly, most people only regret not buying after the rebound. That mindset is hard to change. --- Practicing patience sounds a bit like Zen, haha. --- The term "emotional hijacking" is spot on. It’s easy to follow the crowd.

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FlashLoanLarry

· 01-18 13:18

That's true, but most people who say it probably can't follow through. I've seen too many people shouting about bottom-fishing, while their fingers keep scrolling through the gainers list. Few truly dare to invest at the low points—it's hard to count them on one hand. Most people are just waiting there, and when the price rebounds, they start regretting. The difficulty lies in maintaining this resolve, everyone.

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AirdropHunterWang

· 01-15 23:52

That's true, but how many people can really do it? I've seen too many people say they are bottom-fishing, but still chasing highs. Buying at a low point is indeed an opportunity, but the problem is that the psychological barrier is too difficult to overcome. That's very true; execution is the key. When chasing a rally, your mind is indeed unclear; it's actually during a decline that you can see the opportunity clearly. This is probably the dividing line between making money and losing money. To put it simply, it's a test of who can resist the urge to move.

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FantasyGuardian

· 01-15 23:49

That's right, I was cut like this before. Catching the top is really a killer move. It's called chasing the rally in a nice way, but in a harsh way, it's just the essence of being a leek. Only after surviving the bear market do you deserve to smile. Those still bottom-fishing now are the real tough ones. Wait, wait, wait. My biggest fear is waiting. I always feel like I missed out. I've been in the crypto circle for ten years, everyone understands this principle, but execution is the real barrier. The colder the bottom, the more timid I am. That's why I can't trade coins well. Damn, I just remembered the last lesson—full position at the top... I won't say more.

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FloorPriceWatcher

· 01-15 23:42

There's nothing wrong with that, I'm just afraid that knowing is one thing, but at critical moments, you'll still get caught.

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PermabullPete

· 01-15 23:33

That's right, chasing the rise really just gives away money. I've seen too many people buy in at high levels only to cry and complain later. The low levels are the true test; whether you can hold back is the key.

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LongTermDreamer

· 01-15 23:32

Well said, I am the unlucky one who bought in at a high point. Now I've been lying low for three years haha. Selling at a low point is easy to talk about, but when that moment comes, everyone gets scared. I haven't seen many who truly dare to throw money in. The hardest part is waiting, still being manipulated by emotions, there's nothing I can do. It's really just about endurance. Once this cycle passes, maybe the next three years will be a turnaround. The biggest test of human nature is during a sharp decline. I still wonder how I couldn't hold back back then...

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SchrodingerAirdrop

· 01-15 23:26

Well said, chasing highs is just asking for death; buying at low levels is the real test. In a bear market, those who dare to buy are all making huge profits, which truly tests their mental resilience. Honestly, most people are just impulsive; they see a rise and want to act, unable to stay calm. Not daring to buy the dip at low levels, rushing to sell at high levels—this logic is just absurd. Waiting truly is the most difficult discipline, and it works better than any technical analysis.

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