2026-01-06 16:21:43

Rationally, I know I shouldn't enter the market now, but that impulse to trade in my heart is unstoppable. To find a balance in this psychological game, I decided to use a small position to satisfy this craving. Basically, it's about having fun with a small amount of money because I clearly understand that if I continue to make large trades now, the wins and losses will basically fluctuate within the range of 5000 yuan.

Interestingly, today I was eyeing an Apple U3 watch, but I couldn't bring myself to spend 5000 yuan. Now, after all this fuss, the money I originally planned for the watch has been multiplied several times in trading. It's really both funny and frustrating.

Thinking calmly, today's market rhythm is simply not suitable for adding positions. Instead of being greedy, it's better to hit the brakes in time. If ETH really can rise to 3400, then I will humbly admit my poor market intuition. But in the current state, taking a break is the most sensible choice. Sometimes, doing nothing is the best action.

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GasBankrupter

· 01-09 15:30

This is nothing but Gambling Psychology 101—watch money instantly evaporates into the crypto world, making you a master of self-deception.

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DegenRecoveryGroup

· 01-09 07:48

This mental preparation is well done, just worried that words sound better than actions, haha. I understand the small position for self-entertainment, just need to control yourself and not be tempted to trade impulsively. Spending 5,000 yuan on a watch is hard to justify, but throwing it into the market is indeed outrageous.

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SleepyValidator

· 01-07 02:28

This is true self-awareness, much more clear-headed than those who constantly shout about taking off.

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Whale_Whisperer

· 01-06 16:51

This is a typical case of "rationality can't beat desire," haha, I understand so well. Can't bear to buy a watch, but then immediately invest five thousand to double it. Our group is really incredible. For this round of rest, I vote for it. When the market is crashing, it's time to lie flat. Doing nothing is indeed the most expensive move. Too many people have died here.

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MetaLord420

· 01-06 16:50

I totally understand this mindset. We agreed to play with a small position, but in the blink of an eye, it turned into a 5000-dollar gamble.

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GasFeeNightmare

· 01-06 16:49

This psychological build-up is pretty good, but I bet five bucks you'll still add to your position in the end. It's that small position satisfaction routine again, we all understand. The promised self-entertainment ended up breaking the defense. Spending 5000 yuan on trading but hesitating to buy a watch—this psychology is really magical, haha. If ETH reaches 3400, you'll admit defeat. But why are you still itching to trade at this level? It feels a bit self-deceptive. Doing nothing is the best move, as they say. The key is whether you can stick to it.

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PoolJumper

· 01-06 16:47

Haha, can't afford a watch but can lose the money for a watch. I just want to ask, with ETH reaching 3400 this wave, do you still dare to say you have a poor sense of smell? Small positions for entertainment, just listen and don't deceive yourself. Staying still is gold, easy to say, but your fingers are probably already on the trading buttons, right?

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FunGibleTom

· 01-06 16:36

Haha, really, I can't bear to part with a 5000 yuan watch, I lose it quickly in trades. This is us—rationality and desire are always pulling at each other. I support small positions for entertainment; it's better than going all in and losing blood. But honestly, this rhythm is indeed a bit off. Taking a break is the best trade, there's nothing wrong with that.

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