2026-01-12 17:23:50

$SNDK has recently experienced an astonishing rise, steadily moving higher within a strong channel. Some investors made decisive moves when it was in the mid-$50s, and their vision was indeed good.

However, after reviewing the weekend's recap data, I still didn't add it to the trading pool of the quantitative robot. Why? Simply put, it's a matter of choice and sacrifice.

The original intention of doing quantitative trading is not to pursue explosive returns. On the contrary, we aim for stable growth that can outperform the market over the long term, with strategies that are replicable and risks that can be controlled. This positioning determines that many short-term, highly volatile assets are simply not within consideration. Sometimes, giving up is actually a way to survive longer.

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SeasonedInvestor

· 19h ago

Sometimes not being greedy leads to the longest life. Robots are just robots; they must follow the rules. --- Understood, stable compound interest is the key, and the temptation of explosive growth must be resisted. --- Well said, abandoning oneself is part of the strategy. --- Quantitative trading should be like this; don't be fooled by short-term market fluctuations. Everyone is equal before the rules. --- I agree, controllable risk is more important than anything else. I’ve also learned to let go. --- The only fear with robot trading is greed; sticking to the strategy is true skill. --- Now I understand why some can survive until the end, while others crash early. --- This approach is correct; not every rise needs to be chased. Living selectively is the smartest way. --- Quantitative trading should be cold-blooded; don’t let emotions interfere. --- Living longer > earning quickly; this principle needs to be understood slowly.

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ForkYouPayMe

· 19h ago

This is the difference. Some people chase the hot trends to make quick money, while we just want to live steadily until the end. Hey, you make a good point... Giving up sometimes is for the sake of living longer, that really hits home. Hmm, short-term stuff is indeed stimulating, but I understand your logic... The SNDK move is indeed attractive, but I understand your choice... Beating the market is what makes a long-term winner. Giving up short-term explosive profits to pursue stability—this mindset is truly different. Honestly, this is the mark of professionalism... Not every increase is worth chasing.

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potentially_notable

· 19h ago

Giving up on SNDK's explosive rise, honestly I can understand, but living long also means living comfortably. Quantification is just quantification, risk control first, no problem there, but I still feel like I missed something... Hey, you're right, greed is the real killer, I need to change this bad habit. Short-term volatility indeed makes it unsuitable for robots, we all understand the principle, but still feel itchy inside. Mechanical abandonment vs. human greed, this is the true portrait of a trader haha. I respect that the strategy is replicable, compared to making big money, living longer is the winning mindset. It's called stability in a nice way, but in a harsh way, it's just watching the limit-up rise...

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NFTArtisanHQ

· 19h ago

ngl, the philosophical underpinning here reminds me of benjamin's essay on mechanical reproduction—except you're applying it to algo trading itself. the true innovation isn't the gains, it's the constraint as creative statement... fascinating tension between maximalism and disciplined tokenomics of your time allocation.

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BridgeNomad

· 19h ago

ngl, the volatility on SNDK is basically a liquidity fragmentation nightmare waiting to happen. seen this exact attack vector play out before with other alts... risk-adjusted returns just don't justify the slippage tolerance you'd need. staying disciplined beats chasing pumps, fr fr.

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DegenGambler

· 19h ago

Abandoning high-volatility assets like SNDK is indeed a wise choice to ensure longevity. --- Short-term explosive gains are tempting, but they are not suitable for quant strategies; discipline must be maintained. --- People who get in at fifty-plus have sharp eyes, but such assets are too volatile for quantitative robots to handle. --- Well said, choosing itself is a form of sacrifice. We don't pursue those unreproducible huge profits; we aim for stable outperformance. --- The biggest risk in quant strategies is short-cycle assets; a black swan event can wipe them out entirely. --- I agree; risk control is much more important than single-instance gains. That's how I manage my strategies too. --- SNDK was really aggressive this time, but since the data doesn't support it, abandoning it is the professional move.

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