2025-12-26 10:21:45

Recently looked at many traders' operation records and finally understood what true profit means. Making a lot of money is not necessarily the key; the right direction is what matters. I used to fall into the trap of short-sighted, quick-profit strategies, losing several thousand yuan at one point, which was really tough during that period. Although the current market environment is somewhat complex, as long as you don't pursue overnight riches, stable profits can actually be achieved.

The most heartbreaking thing is those high-leverage traders. When the market only rises by a few tenths of a percent, they can already make several thousand dollars. What does this indicate? How terrifying their leverage multiples are. It looks like they earn quickly, but the risks are also multiplied. In the crypto world, those who can survive longer are often not the ones who go all-in on gambling, but those who understand risk control and maintain steady, continuous trading. I am increasingly convinced that in this market, surviving is more important than making quick money.

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failed_dev_successful_ape

· 5h ago

That's right, leverage is basically poison. It looks exciting but can lead to liquidation in minutes. Some people only understand after losing thousands; they need to go bankrupt to wake up. Stable returns may not sound as cool, but in reality, those who last the longest are following this approach. The dream of getting rich overnight often turns into a nightmare of bankruptcy overnight. I know a guy who made a fortune with 8x leverage and then disappeared; he's still paying off his debts. This is something every newcomer should hear once, but unfortunately, no one listens. Living is truly much harder than making quick money; the crypto world is just that brutal.

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OldLeekConfession

· 5h ago

Oh, well said. This is what clear-headed people say. --- Those high-leverage buddies will have to vomit it out sooner or later. I've seen too many. --- Exactly, living is the hard truth. Those chasing quick money have already gone in. --- Those who listen carefully to advice survive, where are the greedy ones now? --- This is worth a screenshot, a must-read for beginners. --- I deeply agree. Only after losing money do you understand what risk management is. --- Going all-in is really uncomfortable, but being afraid to go all-in is even more uncomfortable, right? --- Making steady money may sound low-key, but not blowing up your account is the real key. --- The thrill of high leverage is hell once it passes; there's no middle ground. --- Look clearly, the ones who survive best in the crypto world are not gamblers, but rats. --- Getting the right direction is truly more important than effort. This really hits home for me.

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FunGibleTom

· 5h ago

It sounds like they've had an epiphany. Those high-leverage folks will eventually suffer losses; I've seen too many accounts wiped out overnight. --- Stable profits sound easy, but how strong must your mental resilience be to achieve them? I don't have that kind of discipline. --- That's right, surviving is indeed much more important than getting rich overnight. I was also tempted by high leverage earlier, and almost had a blowout. --- So the question is, how can we judge when to take action and when to lie low? That's the real challenge, right? --- That's just how the crypto world is. The little guys want to quickly reverse their fortunes, while the sharks rely on patience to cut the chives. Thinking about it the other way around is a bit painful. --- Comparing directions to multiples is more useful. I used to not believe in this, but I ended up getting crushed. --- People who stick to stable strategies are really rare; most still have a gambler's mentality, which is why the big players laugh last.

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PretendingSerious

· 5h ago

You're so right. I'm the kind of fool who only wakes up after losing a few thousand. High leverage really isn't for humans; sooner or later, you'll have to pay it back. Honestly, living > making quick money, this statement hit home. Having seen too many liquidation stories, I understand how sweet stable gains are. The high-leverage folks are now happily earning, but when the market turns, they'll know what despair really is. The crypto world tests your mentality, not your brain. Getting the right direction is truly much more important than the amount. The later you realize this, the more it hurts.

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