After observing the loss trajectories of many investors in the crypto space, they all seem to fall into the same trap.

Initially, confidence is sky-high, and they go all-in. When the market slightly rises, they start calculating double returns in their heads; when it dips a little, they begin to panic.

During a prolonged bear market, their mentality collapses. The more they watch the charts, the more afraid they become, and finally, they make a rash decision to sell. What’s the result? Just after selling, the price reverses and goes up again. They regret it so much they feel sick, and then they chase back in. Once they do, the market immediately turns downward again, forcing another cut.

After doing this seven or eight times, the price of ETH and mainstream coins might have only increased slightly, but your holdings are shrinking, and your principal is being drained through this cycle.

To put it plainly, it’s not the market’s fault; it’s your emotions controlling you. Led by fear and greed, you end up giving money to the market.

A core realization is this: not every candlestick warrants a reaction. Without a trading plan, frequent trading is just working for the market makers for free. You don’t need to do something with every fluctuation.

Those who truly make money are those who can stay disciplined and hold their hands steady. Market ups and downs are normal, but your mindset shouldn’t sway with them. Keep your eyes off the minute charts and only act when planned opportunities arise.

Ask yourself: Are you trading with emotion, or are you making money with rules? If you can withstand impulses and operate strictly according to your plan, you’ve already beaten most retail traders. This path is indeed difficult, but that light is always there. Whether you can reach it depends on whether you’re willing to first control that “restless hand.”