2026-01-15 05:45:05

The feeling of missing out is like having your confession rejected. That moment of disappointment can make you regret for days.

Selling at the worst time is even more painful, watching the coins you sold soar all the way up, just like an ex getting married to someone else and proudly showing off in front of you.

The most heartbreaking part is the profit retracement. Watching your account shrink feels just like being greened by your current partner.

Wuwu... After navigating this market, changing beliefs countless times, chasing after many fads, I finally understand one thing: you can't casually bind yourself to a coin for life. You need to learn to be a "scumbag" and a "slut" in trading—sell when you should sell, buy when you should buy, sweep through the market, and don't get too emotionally involved. That's just how the market is; the more you fall for it, the more thoroughly you lose.

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GweiWatcher

· 14h ago

Haha, I really wanted to smash my phone when I sold at a loss. Watching others scoop up the profits, my order was gone long ago.

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SchrodingerWallet

· 14h ago

The moment I sold it, I really wanted to smash the computer. Watching it take off right in front of my eyes, it's incredible.

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EntryPositionAnalyst

· 14h ago

Selling too early really feels like death, watching the coin skyrocket but being unable to do anything about it, that intense feeling... Trading is all about being ruthless, don’t talk about faith, those are just excuses for losing money. The worst part of missing out isn’t just the missed opportunity, it’s the FOMO feeling after others have made huge profits. That’s why I now use grid trading, to avoid the hassle of timing entries and exits. Profit drawdowns hurt more than losses, watching the account drop from a high point right before your eyes... You can’t go all-in on a single coin, this is the harsh lesson the market has taught me. The so-called scumbag trading method is actually risk management, sounds harsh but it really helps you survive longer. It’s really about learning to cut losses, but it’s easier said than done.

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PermabullPete

· 14h ago

The moment I sold, I really wanted to smash my phone, it’s even more painful than being trapped... Haha, as expected in the crypto world, the emotional drama is more complicated than the K-line. The whole thing about scumbag men and women does make sense; don’t be too obsessed with coins. I’ve experienced both missing out and selling in a panic; now I just want to lie flat. That’s why I’m now diversifying my holdings and not going all-in on one coin.

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LiquiditySurfer

· 14h ago

The moment I sold too early, I knew I had to learn to be ruthless. Haha, this analogy is perfect. I was completely overwhelmed during my ex's bragging. Honestly, the crypto world is the opposite of a good example for dating. Missing out? I even bought the dip, and the result... never mind, let's not talk about it. This article is about my blood, sweat, and tears.

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