2025-12-04 21:21:32

Watched the market all day but still didn't dare to make a move. At this point, should I go long or short?

I originally wanted to test the waters with a small position, but ended up getting stopped out right away. There are two camps arguing loudly in the market: the bulls say the bull run isn't over and BTC still has another rally in it; the bears claim the bear market signals are obvious and every rebound is a chance to short. I went through tons of data myself but still can't figure it out.

What's even worse is I'm constantly worried about sudden geopolitical tensions—you know, if some major country really takes action, risk assets like ETH definitely won't hold up, and there won't even be time to react before getting liquidated. Any experienced traders have some advice?

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ruggedNotShrugged

· 12-05 00:07

Staring at the screen all day and still not daring to make a move—that's my daily routine... Every time my stop-loss gets triggered, I realize I'm destined to chase highs and sell lows. The problem now isn't whether to go long or short, it's that I can't see anything clearly at all... The geopolitical situation really is a mental burden; if something truly happens, ETH could drop to dust in minutes. Instead of asking veterans, I might as well flip a coin—the odds are the same anyway, haha...

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BlockDetective

· 12-04 21:49

Watching the market all day and still ending up empty-handed—I know that feeling... Instead of stressing over long or short positions, it's better to wait for a clear breakout signal.

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SchroedingerGas

· 12-04 21:38

I totally understand the pain of getting stopped out. But honestly, staring at the charts all day just makes things more confusing. It's better to ask yourself where your real risk tolerance lies. Geopolitics is definitely a headache, but we can't control it anyway. Instead of worrying for nothing, just set your stop loss and that's it.

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LightningHarvester

· 12-04 21:33

Staring at the screen all day just makes me more confused—that’s basically my normal state. Getting stopped out feels really bad, but it also shows something—you jumped in without a proper strategy, so you had it coming. Just because both sides are arguing fiercely doesn’t mean either is right; most of the time, they’re just taking advantage of retail investors’ anxiety. The geopolitical situation is definitely troubling, but instead of worrying blindly, ask yourself how much you can afford to lose. If you can’t figure it out, it’s better not to make a move for now.

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GasFeeNightmare

· 12-04 21:32

Watching the market all day without daring to make a move—that's my weekly routine... --- The moment my stop loss got triggered, I totally lost it. Now, I feel like everyone is trying to deceive me no matter what they say. --- Instead of stressing over whether to go long or short, it's better to ask yourself where your stop loss is set... --- Geopolitical risks are really impossible to guard against. I’ve directly reduced my positions—protecting my money is more important than making money. --- Both sides are arguing, so I’m just staying put and holding my coins. Getting stuck is just a matter of time anyway. --- Even a small position gets stopped out? I don’t dare to place any orders at all now. --- Whether the bull market isn’t over or it’s a bear signal, honestly, no one knows—the real gamble is your mindset.

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SandwichVictim

· 12-04 21:25

Watching the market all day without daring to make a move means you've already lost in terms of mentality. The feeling of getting stopped out is really something else. Instead of agonizing over long or short, it's better to figure out your own risk tolerance first. I'm also thinking about the geopolitical situation, but honestly, who can precisely time such major events in advance... I'll just reduce my position for now. If both sides have their reasons, it means there's no absolute answer—maybe this is exactly the time to stay on the sidelines. Instead of asking experienced traders, you should ask yourself whether you can afford to lose. That's the real key.

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