In the past two years of mixing in the crypto community, the most annoying thing has been being bombarded with all kinds of "get rich overnight" stories. Stories about 100x returns or earning a million dollars in a month are everywhere. To be honest, many beginners have been brainwashed by these tales, and most of them end up with nothing.
I have been doing market analysis for five years and have seen too many people lose everything in the end. Those who truly live well are not relying on luck or boldness; they have their own methodology and execution ability.
Recently, I helped a friend make a quick profit—his assets doubled in three months. There was no black technology involved, just two words: focus and compound interest.
**Where is the problem? Most people simply lack rhythm**
This guy started just like 99% of beginners. When the market moves, he trades frequently; when he sees others sharing profits, he follows suit. The result is this vicious cycle—buying high and selling low every time. Economists call this "herd behavior," which in plain language means easily being driven by emotions. During a bull market, FOMO (fear of missing out) leads to buying; during a bear market, panic selling.
Here's an interesting data point: low-frequency traders have an annualized return of about 18.5%, while those who trade frequently only get 11.4%. Just think about it—being more active often results in more losses.
I also paid my tuition early in my career, and later I realized one thing—there are plenty of market opportunities; what’s truly lacking is patience. Those who want to understand every fluctuation end up missing out on all of them.
**What is the core strategy? Diversify and dollar-cost average**
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ApeShotFirst
· 2025-12-31 17:51
Wow, a five-year veteran sharing their experience. These valuable insights are spot on. I really dislike those scammers who boast about doubling their money every day, filling the screen with leek dreams.
Frequent trading is truly poison. I believe in earning 18.5% with low-frequency trades. A few stable profit-making friends I know also do it this way.
It's really hard to resist not taking action. Every time I see the candlestick chart, I want to make a move haha.
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GateUser-4745f9ce
· 2025-12-31 17:33
Haha, really, frequent trading is like self-sabotage. Those who watch the market every day around me are the ones losing the most.
Well said, low-frequency trading beats high-frequency trading. I've known this for a long time; it's just a matter of poor execution.
People who can hold on are truly a minority. Most get wiped out by FOMO and panic.
The strategy of dollar-cost averaging and position splitting is indeed stable, but it tests human nature. Most beginners simply can't sit still.
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SatoshiHeir
· 2025-12-31 17:25
It should be pointed out that the author's argument that "low-frequency trading is better than high-frequency operations" has questionable data sources. On-chain data shows that genuine α returns often come from precise understanding of market microstructure, rather than simply differences in trading frequency. Undoubtedly, this kind of argument can easily mislead beginners into the cognitive trap of "laziness is a virtue."
I want to discuss a real issue with everyone.
In the past two years of mixing in the crypto community, the most annoying thing has been being bombarded with all kinds of "get rich overnight" stories. Stories about 100x returns or earning a million dollars in a month are everywhere. To be honest, many beginners have been brainwashed by these tales, and most of them end up with nothing.
I have been doing market analysis for five years and have seen too many people lose everything in the end. Those who truly live well are not relying on luck or boldness; they have their own methodology and execution ability.
Recently, I helped a friend make a quick profit—his assets doubled in three months. There was no black technology involved, just two words: focus and compound interest.
**Where is the problem? Most people simply lack rhythm**
This guy started just like 99% of beginners. When the market moves, he trades frequently; when he sees others sharing profits, he follows suit. The result is this vicious cycle—buying high and selling low every time. Economists call this "herd behavior," which in plain language means easily being driven by emotions. During a bull market, FOMO (fear of missing out) leads to buying; during a bear market, panic selling.
Here's an interesting data point: low-frequency traders have an annualized return of about 18.5%, while those who trade frequently only get 11.4%. Just think about it—being more active often results in more losses.
I also paid my tuition early in my career, and later I realized one thing—there are plenty of market opportunities; what’s truly lacking is patience. Those who want to understand every fluctuation end up missing out on all of them.
**What is the core strategy? Diversify and dollar-cost average**