2026-01-02 11:33:04

A while ago, I talked with a friend from a leading exchange about my holdings. After reviewing my trading records, he directly advised me—"You need to study more." To be honest, I did suffer some significant losses this year. After reflecting for a while, where did the problem lie? I was playing with contracts too aggressively, and I entered small coin trades at the wrong times.

The lessons from 2025 are deeply ingrained. As we enter 2026, my strategy needs adjustment: I should reduce my contract positions and pay more attention to opportunities in hot small coins. The logic is actually very simple—risk and reward must find a balance. Merely fighting over contracts isn't enough; I need to learn to switch between different assets.

I still have confidence; I just need to trade more intelligently.

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AlphaLeaker

· 3h ago

Losing this much and still needing to catch up, haha, can't even smile anymore, brother. This is true growth, much better than those who just talk tough. Contract leverage is really the secret to wealth and also a nightmare. Looks like you've finally understood it.

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NFTPessimist

· 3h ago

Trading contracts too aggressively is indeed a trap; I've fallen into this pit too. But when reducing positions, chasing small coins still feels like gambling; it's unstable. The biggest fear of losing money is not being able to change your habits. Merely shouting about adjusting strategies is useless. Wait, does your exchange friend really see the problem, or are they also losing money? Whether you can turn things around this round depends on whether you've truly broken the habit. By the way, who hasn't been exposed in 2025? Don't be too self-critical. Small coin hot spots come and go quickly; when chasing, you need to be cautious. The issue isn't whether it's contracts or small coins; it's that there's no system, just chaos. Whether you have enough confidence depends on whether your account dares to hold light positions.

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WhaleStalker

· 3h ago

Haha, chasing highs and getting trapped is a real skill. I've lost money that way too. Shortening the contract position is a smart move, but I'm just worried about greed taking over again. Cramming doesn't help; you have to learn from losses to remember. Anyway, you have to choose between risk and reward—either win passively or lose passively. Adjusting strategies is easy; sticking to them is the real challenge.

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DaoGovernanceOfficer

· 3h ago

ngl, the data on leverage blowups suggests your friend's advice is empirically sound. most retail traders lack the risk management framework to survive sustained drawdowns. quadratic rebalancing between derivatives and spot might actually be your move here, if you can stick to it.

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MetaverseLandlord

· 3h ago

Haha, it's that time of year again to pay tuition fees. The lesson learned in 2025 is indeed profound. Leverage is truly a double-edged sword. Chasing small coins at a high price is almost a guaranteed loss. Anyway, I've learned my lesson now. Reduce contract trading and focus more on small coins. This approach isn't wrong; I'm just worried that knowing it still won't change my habits. Really need some patience, everyone. The moment you become greedy, you've already lost.

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TaxEvader

· 3h ago

Losing badly shows that you still need to suffer a few more losses. Same here, when trading contracts gets exciting, it's easy to get reckless. Should I focus more on small coins when shrinking contracts? Sounds like the same old story; the key is whether it can really be implemented. Ultimately, it's still greed; the habit of chasing highs can't be changed. By 2026, it will depend on how many months I can stick with it; usually, after a month, I want to leverage again.

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