That night while scrolling on my phone, a market analyst in a discussion group shared the opinion: "Follow the pullback of BTC from the 87400 area to the 88100 area." At that time, the price was still fluctuating at a high level, and the reactions in the group were mixed. Based on my previous observations, I adjusted my holdings accordingly. The next morning, when I checked the market, BTC had already fallen to around 86873, moving in that direction. The community instantly erupted, with various showings and cheers flooding the screen, and that atmosphere of "we are one step ahead of the market" indeed made it easy to get carried away. My account also had unrealized gains, and my finger lingered over the Close Position button, which should have made me happy. But strangely, a sense of unease washed over me — I got it right this time, but what about the next time? Relying on guessing short-term fluctuations in the market to accumulate wealth, this logic itself is problematic.



Upon careful consideration, the extreme volatility of the cryptocurrency market is well-known. In such an environment, chasing every short-term turning point is like surfing in turbulent waters; the thrill is real, and the risk is also real. A single misjudgment can significantly shrink your funds. We can easily become numb from a few successful predictions, ignoring the silent cases of failure, ultimately falling into a "gambling-style trading" trap—constantly thinking about betting on the next market trend based on others' opinions.

After thinking this through, I began to reflect: Is it possible to steadily accumulate in the market without relying on such "precise predictions"? Whether BTC is at 87400, 86873, or continues to decline, is there a relatively certain logic to respond? The answer should be yes. That is to change the way of thinking - from chasing the "next price point" to building a "sustainable trading system". This means giving up the illusion of short-term precise predictions and replacing it with more rational risk management, more regular position building logic, and deeper fundamental judgment. Instead of pursuing correctness every time, it is about ensuring long-term win rates and returns. This is the real way to establish a foothold in the crypto market.
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WalletInspectorvip
· 8h ago
Once luck doesn't equal a system, that's so true. --- That's why those who show off their trades every day eventually disappear. --- Relying on guessing short-term Fluctuation to accumulate wealth? It sounds no different from gambling, no wonder it often backfires. --- I understand the feeling of wanting to Close Position with unrealized gains, but real profits never come from chasing points. --- Long-term win rate > being right every time, I accept this logic. --- The problem is that most people can't stick to the "sustainable system" which is such a boring thing. --- The cheers for showing off trades do get you carried away, but that's just survivor bias at play. --- It's really hard to change your mindset, especially when the market is giving you sweet rewards. --- Systematic trading sounds professional, but in practice, it’s still easy to be crushed by emotions and short-term Fluctuation. --- This article kind of slaps those analysts who are always bragging about "precise buy the dip" in the face.
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Liquidated_Larryvip
· 8h ago
Well said, that's why I have long washed my hands of it. Short-term traps are simply a form of suffering. Get it right once and you feel on top of the world, get it wrong ten times and you get liquidated. I have seen too many people like that. Systematic trading is the right path, although it doesn't sound as exciting. But the problem is, most people can’t resist the thrill of "getting rich overnight". The joy of showing trades and the pain of getting liquidated, which one to choose? I choose to choose neither.
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StableCoinKarenvip
· 8h ago
Once you get it right, you start to get carried away; this mentality really needs to be treated. You should be clear-headed the next time you incur losses. It's true that short-term trading is gambling; long-term is the way to live. Those who understand this logic tend to live longer. When it comes to predicting price points, just listen and consider it; if you take it seriously, you will lose. Gambling-style trading ultimately leads to the same outcome; why bother? Systematic trading is indeed much more reliable than guessing price points. The key is whether one can really stick to it; most people cannot. Getting inflated after one correct call is a problem that needs treatment. Risk Management > precise prediction; it's not too late to wake up. It's easy to be deceived by a few successes; this is the daily life of suckers.
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