I've heard too many stories of losses, and the one that touched me the most was an experience of a guy—last year, during the market fall, his account shrank by 200,000 overnight, and he was completely devastated. But three days later, he asked me if there was still a chance for a comeback.
My answer is straightforward: losing money itself is not scary; what is frightening is being locked in by "unwillingness" and waiting to die without moving. If you can turn "discontent" into tangible actions, then we have something to talk about.
Over the years of struggling and fighting, I have summarized a few hard rules to share with everyone who has experienced losses but still wants to make a comeback.
**First Tip: Position Discipline**
I have seen too many people lose their tempers as soon as they incur a loss, turning around and going all-in to try to recover their capital, only to end up with their principal wiped out. The ones who can truly turn things around always start by learning to control their hands.
How to do it specifically? A single position should not exceed 40% of the total funds, and even if you are optimistic about a particular cryptocurrency, you must adhere to this rule. The remaining 60% is your "lifeline fund", which should be kept safe and not touched unless absolutely necessary. Additionally, there is an iron rule: if losses reach 15%, cut your losses immediately. Don't gamble on the illusion that "it will bounce back quickly"; the market is particularly good at punishing this kind of mentality.
The guy I know later did it this way - strictly enforcing a 40% position cap, and cutting losses at a 15% loss line without hesitation, resulting in the principal never falling below that again.
**Second tip: Follow the trend, don't guess the top and bottom**
Most sources of loss point to the same issue: counter-trend trading. Insisting on bottom fishing during a sharp fall and chasing highs during a big rise ultimately leads to being stuck in the middle.
Instead of struggling to guess whether the next second will rise or fall, it's better to learn to read market sentiment. Tools like the Fear and Greed Index and on-chain data can help you sense the true temperature of the market. Adjusting your pace based on these signals is often more reliable than purely technical analysis.
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gaslight_gasfeez
· 9h ago
Sigh, I have to admit this 40% Position ceiling; I've seen too many all-in cases that got wiped out...
It's easy to say but hard to do; I'm just afraid that when I really lose, I'll start gambling again.
Cutting Loss at 15% is indeed harsh, but if you don't cut, you'll end up trapped; after learning the hard way many times, you understand.
The saying "don't guess the top and bottom with the trend" hit me hard; I am that kind of fool who insists on buying the dip during a big dump.
This set of rules sounds simple, but executing it requires a lot of psychological preparation... It's really easier said than done.
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ColdWalletGuardian
· 9h ago
You are so damn right, I'm holding onto this 40% Position line tightly, cutting losses super fast.
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ApyWhisperer
· 9h ago
You're absolutely right, it's just the execution that’s the hardest. I've seen too many people nodding like garlic, only to turn around and go All-in.
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A 40% ceiling is truly a lifesaver; I've suffered losses from taking the opposite position and going All-in to zero. Now I just hold this line, and my sleep quality has improved.
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I have to admit about the 15% Cut Loss, at first I really couldn’t bring myself to do it, always thinking recoup investment was just around the corner. Later, I realized that timely stop loss is not about admitting defeat, but about staying alive to make a comeback.
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There's no need to beat around the bush; mentality is the biggest Position discipline. Without this, everything else is meaningless.
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The point about following the trend is spot on; most people end up losing because of the illusion of "I think it will rebound."
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The fear and greed index is indeed useful; it’s much more reliable than my own wild guesses about tops and bottoms. This is the real way to gauge market sentiment.
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To be honest, those who can stand up from a 200,000 loss have a different mindset. Most people have already given up.
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Position discipline, in simple terms, is about staying alive to make money; if you’re dead, you have nothing. This logic is sound.
I've heard too many stories of losses, and the one that touched me the most was an experience of a guy—last year, during the market fall, his account shrank by 200,000 overnight, and he was completely devastated. But three days later, he asked me if there was still a chance for a comeback.
My answer is straightforward: losing money itself is not scary; what is frightening is being locked in by "unwillingness" and waiting to die without moving. If you can turn "discontent" into tangible actions, then we have something to talk about.
Over the years of struggling and fighting, I have summarized a few hard rules to share with everyone who has experienced losses but still wants to make a comeback.
**First Tip: Position Discipline**
I have seen too many people lose their tempers as soon as they incur a loss, turning around and going all-in to try to recover their capital, only to end up with their principal wiped out. The ones who can truly turn things around always start by learning to control their hands.
How to do it specifically? A single position should not exceed 40% of the total funds, and even if you are optimistic about a particular cryptocurrency, you must adhere to this rule. The remaining 60% is your "lifeline fund", which should be kept safe and not touched unless absolutely necessary. Additionally, there is an iron rule: if losses reach 15%, cut your losses immediately. Don't gamble on the illusion that "it will bounce back quickly"; the market is particularly good at punishing this kind of mentality.
The guy I know later did it this way - strictly enforcing a 40% position cap, and cutting losses at a 15% loss line without hesitation, resulting in the principal never falling below that again.
**Second tip: Follow the trend, don't guess the top and bottom**
Most sources of loss point to the same issue: counter-trend trading. Insisting on bottom fishing during a sharp fall and chasing highs during a big rise ultimately leads to being stuck in the middle.
Instead of struggling to guess whether the next second will rise or fall, it's better to learn to read market sentiment. Tools like the Fear and Greed Index and on-chain data can help you sense the true temperature of the market. Adjusting your pace based on these signals is often more reliable than purely technical analysis.