2025-12-31 09:20:30

What kind of psychological dilemma would you face when your trading address accumulates more than 50 followers?

This question is worth serious consideration for every retail investor participating in copy trading. On one side is the continuously growing number of followers, and on the other side is the invisible pressure that comes with it—any operational mistake could directly impact this group of people's assets. Some say that greed is most likely to arise at this point, while others believe that caution might prevail.

But reality is often more complex. When the scale of copy trading reaches this level, temptations like cutting the leek, the impulse to cash out quickly, or even the frantic urge to escape during sudden market shifts—these become especially clear. Retail traders' choices at this critical point often reflect the true ecosystem of the market.

What are your honest thoughts? Or, have you seen how traders behave in such situations?

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OneBlockAtATime

· 14h ago

Honestly, at the moment there were 50 followers, I just wanted to run away. The pressure was too much. The traders I've seen, some go all-in and lose everything, others fake a move to cut a wave—either way, there's no good ending. Actually, this is a test of character—whether you truly have skill or just got lucky. Hey, do you think the followers really trust this guy, or are they just gambling? Trading without pressure is the most comfortable; with followers, it just becomes a waste.

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HodlKumamon

· 14h ago

I've seen too many... That critical point really is a demon-slaying mirror. Data shows that about 68% of followers change their strategy at the 50-person level, either becoming aggressive or just fleeing. 50 traders watching you, to be honest, the pressure isn't that simple. Human nature really can't withstand the test. If you ask me, the most honest approach is to set a stop-loss, don't be greedy, and stick to DCA. Surviving the bear market is winning.

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GateUser-4745f9ce

· 14h ago

50 followers? That means 50 people are waiting for you to cut, how can your mindset not collapse? --- Honestly, I've seen many like this, and in the end, they either blow up or run away. I've never seen one truly stabilize. --- Pressure is one thing, but the real temptation is that quick cash-out money. Who can resist it? --- Once the idea of cutting leeks arises, it's very hard to suppress it. That's human nature, brother. --- The key is that no one can truly be completely desireless; most cautious people are just pretending. --- I just want to ask, are there traders who can persist at this scale? I haven't seen any. --- I heard an elder say that once you have fans, you're no longer trading—you're performing. That's the most dangerous. --- Ultimately, it's a test of character, and as for character... you know what I mean.

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MindsetExpander

· 14h ago

Honestly, more than 50 followers starting to have crooked thoughts will eventually lead to a crash. You can withstand a full bet all in, but if more than 50 people are watching your every move, you can't cut them off even if you want to, and the pressure becomes overwhelming. I've seen a big V lose their mind over this and finally quit the internet altogether.

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FreeRider

· 14h ago

To be honest, the psychological pressure when over 50 people are betting against you is intense. I've seen someone break down directly. To cut or not to cut, it's just a moment's thought. There's no fundamental difference between greed and caution; both are human nature. That's why I never want to become a big influencer. If I lose money, so be it. Don't scam others out of their money.

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