2026-01-12 09:27:51

Recently closed a BTC long position, locking in the profit. Looking back at this trade, I want to clarify the core logic.

Many people treat trading as a form of mysticism, but that's not correct. Trading is about working on three dimensions: structural judgment, momentum confirmation, and risk control execution. Structure tells you the possible direction, momentum confirms the entry timing, and risk control determines how long you can survive.

What is the true rhythm of making money? When signals appear, don't hesitate—enter the position; when the target is reached, don't be greedy—take profits. No fighting, no adding positions, no holding onto losing trades. This is not conservatism, but a way to survive in volatility.

Anyone who does spot trading knows that account drawdowns often come from those "wait a bit longer" decisions. Conversely, those who strictly follow their trading plans, even if their single-trade success rate isn't 100%, can maintain steady annual returns. The crypto market changes rapidly, and discipline in execution is more valuable than prediction.

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rekt_but_vibing

· 6h ago

That's so true, discipline is really the only way out. I used to be the type of person who kept saying "wait a little longer," and my account would blow up. Only after changing this habit did my profits stabilize. Taking profits when the time is right is easier to talk about than to do, but it is indeed a necessary condition for survival. Execution > prediction; this realization changed my trading career. The two ironclad rules of not adding to positions and not holding onto losing trades, violating them once can be a huge cost—everyone who has learned this lesson understands. The essence of making money is to repeatedly do the right things. It sounds boring, but it’s truly effective. Taking profits is more challenging to human nature than stopping losses; many people get stuck here. The biggest enemy in trading is actually yourself. If you can't get past your mindset, even the strongest logic is useless. I also use this framework; it’s truly systematic in three dimensions, much better than most people’s chaotic approaches. Honestly, very few traders can execute their plans consistently; most people get wiped out by greed.

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MEVSandwich

· 6h ago

Knowing when to take profits is something I truly understand, but on the other hand, how many people can really do it?

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gas_guzzler

· 6h ago

Exactly, but the execution discipline is really difficult. I often keep telling myself "just a little longer," only to end up losing out.

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WealthCoffee

· 7h ago

That's right, it's all about execution. I used to be the kind of person who would say "wait a bit longer," but as a result, my account value directly shrank. Now I stick strictly to the plan, and I feel much more comfortable.

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SnapshotStriker

· 7h ago

Talking about military strategies on paper is easy; the real challenge is maintaining resolve in that moment of not greediness and not pushing forward.

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