2026-01-19 13:38:00

The world of investing has never lacked for different schools of thought. Some advocate for Duan Yongping's "no need to see everything at a glance" — over-predicting the future often backfires; it's better to follow the trend and adjust gradually. On the other end, Warren Buffett firmly states: "If you're not willing to hold a stock for ten years, don't even think about ten minutes." These are two completely different philosophies of holding positions. One emphasizes flexible iteration, the other emphasizes long-term conviction. Between them, there are other schools — some excel at swing trading, some are obsessed with long-term holding, some bet on emerging sectors, and others stick to value fundamentals. Which approach is better? Perhaps the answer lies in understanding the logical basis of each philosophy, then choosing based on your risk tolerance and time horizon. Blindly following any one school of thought is the most dangerous investment decision.

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HashRateHermit

· 8h ago

Honestly, I prefer this approach of Duan Yongping more. Holding stocks for ten years is too torturous for me. Industry changes so quickly, who can see clearly? This article is okay, but the last sentence "blindly following the trend" is actually dangerous. The real danger is having no money to lose, haha. My logic is to follow the ecosystem, not greedy or stubborn. When Bitcoin is stable, hold it; when there are new opportunities in public chains, switch accordingly. That way, life is more comfortable. Standard answer followers can go away; there is no absolute answer. The key is to know what you're betting on. Flexibility and conviction are not mutually exclusive. The problem is that most people are neither flexible enough nor have conviction—they just guess based on feelings.

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0xSleepDeprived

· 9h ago

Honestly, Duan Yongping's approach sounds great, but I, as a clumsy retail investor, simply can't keep up with the rhythm, and in the end, I just operate randomly based on feelings. Buffett's ten-year theory is even more magical. I find it hard to stick to something for ten months, let alone ten years? Wake up. It's really just betting on your understanding of the market. No one truly has the full picture. Following the trend is the most disastrous. The ones who get cut the most brutally around me are those. Use your own money to experiment and see which system suits you. That’s the real way. Blindly trusting investment doctrines usually leads to a bad ending. Duan Yongping's flexible adjustments sound comfortable, but who doesn't get more chaotic the more they tweak? First, figure out whether you want to make quick money or wait for compound interest. Don't get them mixed up.

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LuckyBlindCat

· 9h ago

I stopped believing in Duan Yongping's approach a long time ago. If you want to be truly flexible and iterate, who hasn't ended up questioning their life due to losses? It's still Buffett's words that hit the hardest—if you can't hold onto a stock for ten years, why bother fussing over it?

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OnlyOnMainnet

· 9h ago

Oh dear, speaking nicely, but isn't it just about whether you have the bullets to withstand risks? The approach that works in a bull market can get you profits, but in a bear market, you'll get beaten up. Buffett's ten-year theory sounds comfortable, but can you stick to it? The most heartbreaking thing is—most people don't even know which camp they belong to. It's even more extreme in Web3. Today they go all-in on new coins, tomorrow they say they want to invest for the long term, haha. Ultimately, you need to recognize whether you're a gambler or an investor, don't deceive yourself. Stop with all these theories, ask yourself—can you sleep soundly after losing 50%?

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RunWhenCut

· 9h ago

I've tried the approach of Duan Yongping before, and the result was that frequent rebalancing and transaction fees ate up more than half of the gains. Buffett's ten-year holding strategy is still more healing. Actually making money are those who don't pick a specific style but adjust flexibly according to the market. Blindly taking sides is the easiest way to become a leek. Initially fully invested in new sectors, then switching to value investing. Now I have only two words—go with the flow. Basically, it's self-awareness: knowing how much you can lose, how long you can wait, and not being fooled by the masters into paralysis. I've tried swing trading and long-term holding, but I found that my best fit is buying and selling randomly. Anyway, if I can't beat the index in the long run, it's just ridiculous.

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