2026-01-04 12:25:44

Recently trading some small-cap coins, $GIGGLE and $PIPPIN both entered with light positions. I initially planned to make a short-term rebound, but as soon as the price rose, I panicked and sold. Looking back, I realized I didn't catch the main rally at all and got caught in a wave of losses.

After reviewing this operation, I realize that the real loss wasn't the small percentage drop, but the mindset issue. Clearly, there were profits in front of me, but due to greed and indecisiveness, I let them slip away. Now I’ve become more calm and started thinking about how to optimize my bottom-fishing logic—whether I should set a clearer take-profit zone or extend the holding period.

Short-term volatility in these small coins is indeed significant, and the risks are evident, but opportunities also exist. Moving forward, I plan to adjust my strategy and continue exploring to see if I can handle the next market cycle more steadily. If anyone is interested in discussing bottom-fishing and risk management, feel free to share ideas in the comments.

GIGGLE-12,8%

PIPPIN-13,69%

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CounterIndicator

· 01-06 22:16

Mindset is really much more difficult than skills. I've been liquidated countless times. Not being greedy—these two words are easy to say. Small coins are like this; one wave hits back and everything is gone.

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liquidation_surfer

· 01-05 09:54

Haha, this is exactly what I experienced yesterday—copy and paste. Small coins are like this; once your mindset collapses, it's all over. Setting take profit orders is useless; the key is to control your hands and not panic when prices rise. My current lesson is: never close a planned order, no matter what.

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TokenomicsShaman

· 01-04 12:52

Haha, this is a classic case of "quick hands but slow brain." I've been through this too many times. Honestly, trading small-cap coins is like walking a knife's edge; setting take-profit points is useless. The key is whether you can endure it. I deeply understand your mindset issue. Every time you see green, you want to run, only to realize later that it only increased by about ten percent. Why not try setting a "lock-up period" for yourself? Once you're in, lock it in. Anyway, small-cap coins are so volatile that you might as well decide early on whether to aim for doubling or to accept zero.

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MetaverseHobo

· 01-04 12:51

Mindset really is a killer, more ruthless than technical analysis It's basically greed at play, originally had an exit plan but changed your mind at the last minute Small coins are indeed exciting, but you need discipline, brother Setting a fixed take-profit is the way to go; don't expect another surge

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AirdropHustler

· 01-04 12:46

This is the curse of small-cap coins. As soon as they rise, you want to sell; as soon as they fall, you start to regret. Mindset is really the killer, even more ruthless than technical analysis. But your reflection angle is pretty good. You really need to plan your take-profit zone in advance, otherwise you're always holding onto something that's just a chicken rib. Next time, try setting a fixed take-profit? For example, sell in batches once it rises 20%, instead of trying to catch the full move. The large fluctuations of small coins are just like this. Making quick money can easily cause panic, but extending the holding period actually improves your mindset. I've also fallen into this trap. Later, I learned my lesson—when it's time to act, just do it. If this market cycle happens again, you should be able to stay steady.

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ser_aped.eth

· 01-04 12:38

Haha, that's typical greed syndrome. Taking profits is much harder than cutting losses. I exited early and am still reflecting on it. Next time will be even worse. Small coins are like this; once your mentality collapses, it's over. Actually, there's no need for excessive optimization; you just need to have the discipline to execute take profits. I was also watching that GIGGLE round; looking back, I really want to hit myself.

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