2026-01-11 10:22:04

On the BSC chain, I gradually realized a principle: instead of chasing small coins to make quick money, it's better to stick to the certainty of leading projects. Leading coins themselves don't have much strong upward momentum, let alone other small-cap coins — this is the current market reality.

Someone asked me why I am so conservative. To be honest, I would rather miss out on a chance for sudden wealth than gamble on those low-liquidity, high-risk assets. Leading projects have a solid foundation, consensus, and ecological support. Following the top projects is a steady choice.

In the new year, I have adjusted my mindset. No longer greedy, I focus on long-term allocation of leading assets. This might be the simplest yet most effective strategy. The market is always there, but first, your mindset and strategy must be right.

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MysteryBoxOpener

· 21h ago

Holding on to the idea of sticking with the leading project sounds reassuring, but when the bull market actually arrives, you'll still feel envious. --- It's hard to accept. Why does the leader just stay still? --- This mental shift is really absolute; compared to the crazy enthusiasm for chasing altcoins before, it's much more rational. --- The problem is, even the leaders have to wait. Who can truly endure? --- It sounds good, but the key is whether they can withstand the pullback later. --- Small coins getting rich overnight vs. the stable growth of the leaders—only if the mindset doesn't collapse.

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DAOdreamer

· 21h ago

That's right, I've seen through it long ago. Small-cap coins are just a game of probabilities. Most people only realize after losing everything. The leading coin is just the leading coin; stability is stability, but it can be a bit boring haha. I understand this change in mindset. Once you've been burned a few times by small-cap coins, you never want to touch them again. Certainty > the dream of getting rich overnight. We all understand the logic, but execution is the hard part. Instead of dreaming of tenfold coins, it's more practical to buy the leading coins at the bottom. Being conservative is good; it's much better than dreaming of getting rich overnight. Having a solid foundation is enough; everything else is just fantasy. The strategy has to be right; if the mindset is wrong, everything is pointless.

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GasFeeNightmare

· 21h ago

Sticking to the leading projects is the right thing to do, but it's just not interesting to watch small coins soar and feel uncomfortable inside. --- Being conservative is fine, but even the leading projects are not exciting now. Truly, a laid-back attitude is the only way to survive. --- This mindset adjustment is pretty good, much better than those all-in on shitcoins. --- Does that sound like self-comfort? Or have you really understood the market? It depends on how the returns turn out later. --- The leading projects are indeed stable, but in this market, stability equals slow progress. Who cares about the opportunity cost of this? --- Hey, why do we have to choose only one? Can't we base on the leading projects and gamble on small coins? --- Following the top projects is the right move, but I'm just worried that later I might regret not taking a chance. --- Finally, someone said it out loud—stop messing around. Holding BNB for five years can save a lot of worry. --- The strategy isn't the problem; the key is to stick with it. Most people can't do that. --- It sounds good now, but if the next wave of small coins explodes, it'll be a whole different story.

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SpeakWithHatOn

· 21h ago

Oh, this sounds comfortable to hear, but I still think that when the leading tokens lack momentum, it's actually a window for small-cap coins to double. Is it really reassuring to hold on tightly? Or is it a bit too resigned? I've tried this conservative approach last year, and the result was steady losses. It's faster to take a gamble. Mindset is indeed very important, but the market can change suddenly. Long-term allocation requires enough ammunition. Just want to ask what the leading tokens are specifically holding now. It seems some of the leaders are a bit weak.

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TestnetFreeloader

· 21h ago

The leader is stable, but even the leader isn't seeing much gains now. What should we do?

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WalletAnxietyPatient

· 21h ago

Oh, you're right. I'm doing the same now. Small coins have so many pitfalls; one careless move and you're trapped inside. Holding the leading coin is really stable. Although it's not as exciting, the quality of sleep has improved a lot. Having the right mindset is the real key to making money. Haha, finally found someone on the same wavelength, but I still keep some bullets to take a shot... Chasing hot topics is really exhausting; it's more comfortable to just sit back and win passively. The fact that the leading coin has consensus really resonated with me. I had to flip many times for those small coins before. I agree. Instead of gambling with a reckless mindset, it's better to adopt a steady allocation. The long-term difference is significant. Now everyone is bottom-fishing the leading coins, and I don't even dare to look at small coins anymore.

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NFTregretter

· 22h ago

That's right, I've also fallen into the small coin trap before, but now I still sleep soundly with my head held high.

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