2025 is indeed a tough year for many traders—accounts shrinking, and confidence taking a hit. The gap between early-year expectations and year-end results can feel overwhelming in retrospect.
But this is also the norm in the crypto market. Every bear market cycle eliminates some people, while also creating opportunities to accumulate chips. Bitcoin's cyclical fluctuations have never been gentle, and the adjustments in 2025 may just be laying the groundwork for bigger changes in 2026.
The current question isn't "what to do," but rather how you plan to view this loss—whether to completely exit or to adjust your strategy and continue participating. The market is never short of opportunities; what’s lacking are people with the spirit to stay strong during the lows. What happens in 2026 depends on the choices you make now.
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MidnightSeller
· 13h ago
A bear market is like a sieve, filtering out those without the spirit, so only the remaining can enjoy the gains.
2025 is indeed a tough year for many traders—accounts shrinking, and confidence taking a hit. The gap between early-year expectations and year-end results can feel overwhelming in retrospect.
But this is also the norm in the crypto market. Every bear market cycle eliminates some people, while also creating opportunities to accumulate chips. Bitcoin's cyclical fluctuations have never been gentle, and the adjustments in 2025 may just be laying the groundwork for bigger changes in 2026.
The current question isn't "what to do," but rather how you plan to view this loss—whether to completely exit or to adjust your strategy and continue participating. The market is never short of opportunities; what’s lacking are people with the spirit to stay strong during the lows. What happens in 2026 depends on the choices you make now.