Why do many people in the crypto world fail to achieve satisfactory results? The core issue often lies not in technology, but in mindset.



The most typical phenomenon is as follows: when in loss, one stubbornly holds on, but as soon as there is a profit, they immediately run away. For example, if you don't stop loss when there’s a 25% drawdown, but hurry to close the position when you make a 5% profit. On the surface, this seems cautious, but in reality, you are using enormous risk to exchange for meager returns—this logic is bound to explode from a mathematical perspective.

Why does this happen? To put it simply, it’s the psychological bias at play. When there are unrealized losses, as long as you haven't closed the position, there’s no real sense of "losing for sure" psychologically, so people are willing to hold on, even betting on a market reversal. However, once the account turns positive, and green turns to red, a new anxiety arises—fearing that the profits in hand will slip away again. To lock in this "certain happiness," you give up the opportunity to capture larger gains later. Isn't this self-castration?

A comparison of the data makes it clear. Some traders have a win rate of only 46.51%, yet they can still achieve a monthly return of 210%. The secret is actually quite simple: fully utilize the volatility of assets like BTC, trigger stop-losses immediately when wrong, and never let losses expand; when right, as long as the trend momentum is still there, hold on to the profits tightly without letting go.

Think about it, if you get off the ride when you are making a 5% profit, you are actually only participating in the trading system's "stop-loss part", while artificially cutting off the "explosion part". The real trading logic should be: take a risk of 1 point to exchange for 3 points, or even 10 points of profit, rather than the other way around, turning it into high-risk, low-return gambling.

This is not some profound theory, it's just a rule.
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StakoorNeverSleepsvip
· 19h ago
Oh no, this is the common problem of all the newbies I see every day, really classic. Basically, it's a psychological game. When losing, they refuse to cut losses; when making a little profit, they run. The opposite approach is the right one. I used to be like that too, but now I've changed—cut losses ruthlessly and hold on tight to profits. Only then can you get out successfully. Nice, this is the essence of trading.
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PrivateKeyParanoiavip
· 19h ago
To be honest, I really understand this mindset issue. It's just greed and fear fighting, ending up empty-handed in the end.
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AirdropCollectorvip
· 19h ago
In the end, it's a matter of mindset. I've seen too many people lose terribly. They run away after making 5%, but stubbornly hold on after losing 25%. This logic is truly ridiculous, and they deserve to Get Liquidated. The balance between stop loss and holding is something that 99% of people can't find. A win rate of 46.51% with a monthly return of 210%, this data is really shocking. The key is to be willing to stop losses and let profits run, which most people can't do. Every time I look at my account, it’s the same issue. I clearly understand, but just can’t control myself. Really, rather than studying strategies, it’s better to first cure your greed.
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TerraNeverForgetvip
· 19h ago
You are absolutely right; it's the mindset that has trapped too many people. I used to be like this, holding on to unrealized losses and running away with small profits, resulting in continuous losses. Now I understand that stop losses need to be strict, and take profits should be steady. But it's easier said than done; that psychological barrier is really hard to overcome. A win rate of 46.51% can still yield a monthly profit of 210%, that data is impressive. The key is the risk-reward ratio; you can't play it the other way around. How can I really change this bad habit? Besides constantly reminding myself, are there other ways? How are you all managing your mindset now? Be honest.
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