2026-01-12 08:31:02

The real reason for liquidation has never been technical issues, but the uncontrollable greed for positions.

How many people enter the market with just 10,000 yuan, and in a moment of impulsiveness, bet everything. When the market rises a little, they dream of doubling their money; when it drops a bit, they panic and cut losses— the entire trading process is just a heartbeat, and the final outcome has actually been written long ago.

I have also walked this path. Even if I guessed the market direction correctly, I still ended up with no money. It’s not that the market is ruthless, but that I blindly walked into the gunfire myself.

Only later did I realize: in this market, those who truly survive until the end are not the most profitable traders, but those who can withstand losses the best.

Since then, I’ve only focused on one goal: let the account grow and roll itself.

Start each trade with a small position to test the waters, confirm the direction is right before gradually adding more, and cut losses immediately if wrong. The thrill of trading may not be enough, but the account curve steadily moves upward. Some think I’m too conservative, but this “stability” is earned through countless tears and blood from爆仓.

When the market is unclear, I can stay in cash and wait for three days. When the real rhythm arrives, I dare to strike hard and take a full position in one shot.

Ultimately, it’s not about gambling luck, but about controlling position sizes and having enough patience to wait.

Most failures actually stem from the same reason—losing to one’s own emotions and illusions, not losing to the market.

If you really want to turn things around, remember these points:

Stop blindly opening positions, quit heavy bottom-fishing, and don’t gamble your living expenses on fate.

Opportunities are always there, but your principal is only one.

Moving slowly is always better than being out forever. Keep your capital alive, and the possibility of turning around will always exist.

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NonFungibleDegen

· 7h ago

yeah this hits different ngl... been there, got liquidated, stayed broke for like 3 months before i realized i was just ego trading the whole time. the "small position sizing" part tho? that's literally the only reason my portfolio isn't negative anymore ser. everyone thinks it's boring until their account actually starts compounding lmao

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GrayscaleArbitrageur

· 7h ago

Honestly, this hits hard. I'm the kind of person who puts in 10,000 yuan and immediately bets everything, and now I'm still paying off debt. --- The most impactful thing I feel is when the other side still hasn't returned the money. No matter how good technical analysis is, it can't save greedy hands. --- Not being able to stay out of the market for three days, always feeling that staying out equals losing money. That mindset is the real poison. --- Relying on holding through losses to survive, straightforward and to the point. Most retail investors just can't handle the drawdowns. --- The concept that only one principal is involved must be ingrained in the bones. But some still keep trying to replicate luck repeatedly. --- I found that whenever I’m unsure about the market, I tend to impulsively add to my position. Completely against human nature. --- Listening to steady upward movement feels good, but when it comes to actually executing, I can't help but want to gamble big. Human weakness is too hard to overcome. --- Once the principal is gone, you're really out. No chance to turn things around. That’s the harshest truth.

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BlockchainTherapist

· 7h ago

It's too heartbreaking, I'm the kind of fool who wants to turn ten thousand into a hundred thousand by gambling. --- Seeing the wrong direction still results in losing money, this thing is really incredible... --- If you can't get past your emotions, all the good technology is useless. --- I need to keep the phrase "Hold cash and wait three days" in my mind. --- Heavy position bottom fishing, still bottom fishing now, hilarious. --- The four words "principal alive" are more valuable than anything else. --- A steady upward curve may not sound so exciting, but it seems to last longer. --- Relying on luck and control, these two types of people have already diverged in fate. --- Those who spend living expenses on gambling are true warriors; some are still lying in the hospital. --- So the problem is not with the K-line, but with the greed in the mind.

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SchrodingerWallet

· 7h ago

That hits too close to home. I'm the kind of person who can lose money even when I'm heading in the right direction. --- I'm also trying this small position approach; although the gains are slow, it indeed helps me survive longer. --- Your theory makes sense, but when the market actually comes, my mindset still collapses. --- The worst thing isn't losing money; it's losing everything and still not understanding what I did wrong. --- Can you stay in cash for three days? Bro, I can't wait three hours. As soon as I see the ups and downs, I get reckless. --- Damn, isn't this just talking about me? Going all-in with living expenses was the decision I regret the most. --- What you said earlier is all correct, but when it comes to execution, I still get impulsive. I probably can't change this bad habit. --- Having your principal alive is really crucial. I lost everything in one go, and now it's much harder to rebuild. --- I have a lot of say when it comes to losing to emotions. I always tell myself to stay calm, but once the market moves, I can't hold it together. --- Position management sounds simple, but very few people actually do it. I definitely am not one of those people.

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PaperHandSister

· 7h ago

You're so right, I'm the fool who went all-in with 10,000 yuan. Choosing the right direction or losing everything—this is the most heartbreaking.

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memecoin_therapy

· 7h ago

That's right, greed is more deceptive than a K-line chart. --- Really, I've seen too many people invest 10,000 yuan with dreams of becoming a millionaire, only to be left with nothing in three days. --- That's the truth. Most people don't lose to the market; they lose to their own greedy hearts. --- I need to learn to stay out of the market for three days; always being unable to sit still is really the root of huge losses. --- Got it, having your principal alive is the key, more effective than any technical analysis. --- Damn, this is the mistake I've been making all along—going all-in and then getting slapped in the face. --- Now I understand why small positions are so crucial; steadily moving upward is indeed much more satisfying than risky doubling. --- Betting on fate with living expenses—ouch, some people have already lost everything that way. --- You can be right about the market and still lose money—that's impressive. You're basically playing yourself out. --- So the key is your mindset. Technical analysis is actually all虚假的.

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