A common problem困扰 many novice traders: their accounts only increase by 3% or 5% and they rush to lock in profits, fearing that the gains will disappear if they wait. As a result, the coins they sell later surge by 40%, 70%, or even double, leaving them full of regret.



This is a典型案例 of being ruined by small-money thinking. Making 1,000 on a 20,000 principal and then selling might seem like rational risk management, but in reality, it’s being trapped by心理陷阱. Chasing highs and selling lows is not only a common mistake among beginners but also the root cause of account shrinkage.

The lessons from the opposite side are even more brutal. Someone heavily invested in new coins, only to see 80% evaporate within 7 days—this is true风险.所谓黑马币种, in most cases, is just a黑洞, swallowing your principal and disappearing without a trace.

So what is the correct approach? The safest way is to buy mainstream coins that have been tested through dips. Don’t chase explosive gains driven by imagination; instead, aim for稳定的大波段收益. In practice, start with small positions to test the market; if the direction is wrong, consider it the cost of drinking a milk tea and turn around. Never try to guess the bottom, because there’s only one bottom, but many坑.

When prices rise, increase your principal; let the rest grow freely. This way, regardless of whether prices go up or down, your心态 remains as稳如磐石—happy when it rises, able to sleep well when it falls.

Having observed these market ups and downs over the years, those who truly earn稳的 always are those who don’t chase hot trends but佛系做大波段. They use time to exchange for space, patience to exchange for收益. Compared to those chasing quick wealth, they often end up empty-handed.走稳健路线 requires discipline, but this discipline brings持续的账户增长, not a nightmare of一夜暴亏.
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CrashHotlinevip
· 01-02 16:25
I'll just say it, this small-money mindset is really toxic. Luckily, I can still sleep now. Ultimately, it's still the inner demon playing tricks; never argue with yourself. Really, those dreams of getting rich overnight should have been given up long ago.
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BearMarketGardenervip
· 01-02 15:02
You're absolutely right. I'm the kind of person who sells at 3%, and now I regret it to death. If I had held on tightly from the start, I would be watching my coins double in value now, but all I can do is stare in frustration. This small-money mindset really ruins people; I need to change it.
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LiquidationWatchervip
· 01-01 12:14
The worst thing is selling it and then watching it soar, that feeling is truly unbeatable.
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SmartContractDivervip
· 2025-12-30 16:54
Ah... I knew why someone kept selling out, it turns out they were blinded by the 3% happiness. Indeed, I also did this stupid thing in the early years. Now I think about it, I just want to slap myself. Greed is never satisfied; it’s like a snake swallowing an elephant. In the end, I didn’t get anything. The suggestion to buy mainstream coins that are deeply dipped is good, but it really requires patience to execute. Watching others double their coins in a month while you’re just dollar-cost averaging like a miner, how painful that is. But in the long run, those who are steady tend to live the longest. The main problem is that most people simply can’t wait that long. I’ve seen too many people give up on the illusion of "holding on a little longer to get rich quickly."
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Ramen_Until_Richvip
· 2025-12-30 16:48
Really, the small money mindset is quite harmful... I'm the kind of person who wants to run at just 3%, but in the end, I watch others enjoy the big gains. The move of raising the principal is brilliant, essentially eliminating the risk, leaving only pure profit.
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TopBuyerBottomSellervip
· 2025-12-30 16:39
Exactly, I'm that kind of person who gets scammed. Selling at 3% results in missing out on doubling the market, it's really heartbreaking.
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zkProofInThePuddingvip
· 2025-12-30 16:31
My current situation is just running at 3%... I regret it so much. If I had known earlier, I would have played the long game to catch the big fish.
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GasBankruptervip
· 2025-12-30 16:26
Running away at just 3% is really crazy. I've seen too many like this... and it turns into 200% in no time, haha. By the way, small-cap coins are indeed risky. All my friends around me have lost money on them. Mainstream coins with big swings are the right way. Just hold on and you'll be fine.
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