#比特币与黄金战争 After years of navigating the crypto world, I realize that the trading disciplines that are often overlooked are usually the most critical.



Let's start with take profit and stop loss — these must be thought through before placing an order; never make last-minute decisions. Especially for stop loss points, once set, don't change them easily. Many people end up being liquidated because they keep adjusting their stop loss.

Another hard rule: calculate the risk-to-reward ratio carefully. If the risk of a trade already exceeds the potential profit, be mentally prepared to lose everything. This is a lesson to be applied to every trade.

The key point — small profits can be used to chase big trends, but only if losses are kept within a small range. Never gamble with large losses; that's a quick way to go bankrupt.

Also, beware of a trap: don't believe in the average cost theory. That stuff can be very harmful.

The reality is, truly understanding crypto assets requires going through at least two complete cycles. The first cycle involves losses and learning; the second cycle is about profit and capital preservation. This is not motivational talk, but a pattern.

The most practical point — the volatility of assets like $BTC is well known. Yet some people prefer to be liquidated rather than exit, just to avoid missing a big surge. Instead of doing that, it's better to honestly hold spot positions and give up long-term leverage. The crypto market is already volatile enough; there's no need to add leverage yourself to amplify risks.
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TokenSleuthvip
· 20h ago
Setting stop-loss is easier said than done. I've seen too many people change their minds only to be liquidated in the end. It really hits hard.
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OnchainDetectivevip
· 12-28 15:56
Changing stop-loss levels over and over again—I've really seen it all. Honestly, it's just a matter of not keeping a stable mindset... Instead of falling into traps like averaging down, it's better to honestly trade spot, and stop thinking about getting rich overnight with leverage.
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LuckyBearDrawervip
· 12-28 13:05
Well said, stop-loss is truly a lifesaver. I myself was sent away in a hearse after changing my stop-loss points three times. Really, discipline is worth more than anything. That average price theory is indeed a trap; many people are just self-hypnotizing themselves with it. It takes two cycles to truly understand; the first time you lose, it really hurts. Now I only do spot trading; leverage is too刺激, I can't handle it. Once the stop-loss point is set, it must be treated as an imperial decree—don't argue with yourself. It looks simple, but everyone who has actually executed it knows how difficult it really is.
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StakoorNeverSleepsvip
· 12-26 09:16
Changing stop-losses repeatedly, I really understand that. So many people around me have been liquidated this way, truly.
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GhostChainLoyalistvip
· 12-26 09:15
That's right, those people who changed their stop-loss orders definitely deserve to be liquidated. That's the most basic mistake.
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StakeTillRetirevip
· 12-26 09:08
Stop-loss, I've said it so many times, but some people just keep changing and then there's no follow-up. I quite agree with the idea of two complete cycles; the first cycle is the process of paying tuition fees. Leverage is really a double-edged sword. Seeing others make quick money makes you itchy, but this thing can easily bankrupt people. Holding spot positions passively is indeed less tiring than constantly watching the market, it's just that the gains aren't as fast. Average price theory is just self-deception, the ultimate self-comfort for bagholders.
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SchroedingerMinervip
· 12-26 09:00
That's so right. Changing stop-losses repeatedly is truly a suicidal move. Many people around me have been liquidated this way. Spot trading is the real way to go; leverage is just gambling on luck. I now stick to small positions and strict discipline. No matter how tempting the market is, I don't move. The average cost theory should have been discarded long ago; it only makes you lose more and more.
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GasFeeCrybabyvip
· 12-26 08:50
Changing stop-loss orders is truly a terminal illness. I've seen many people get wiped out just because of this... disciplined people make money, undisciplined people are educated by the market, it's that simple.
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