2026-01-01 13:22:45

I've seen quite a few people feeling tangled up in this volatile market recently. A question that’s asked quite frequently is—why choose to add positions at high levels? I think it’s worth explaining this properly.

The logic isn’t that complicated: I always follow the trend direction, rather than focusing on specific price points. You’ll find that once a true trend is established, the actual level itself loses significance. During a strong upward move, any position within that range is essentially a bottom; during a strong downward move, everything within the range is a top. No exceptions.

More importantly, the speed at which a trend develops often exceeds expectations. If you miss the chance to get in early and keep waiting for a "lower entry point," it’s basically a lost cause—the market simply won’t wait for you. At this point, some start thinking about shorting at high levels to "pick up bargains." But honestly, that kind of thinking is not far from losing everything.

So stop worrying about what constitutes a high point or a low point. Once the true direction is confirmed, those who try to be clever and chase perfect entry points will ultimately get wiped out in this wave of market movement. This is an experience I’ve truly gained through hard knocks.

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PoolJumper

· 11h ago

That's very true. I've been harmed by point levels many times before. I used to always want to wait for lower prices, but as a result, I missed the entire wave of the market. Looking back, I was so inexperienced. Adding positions at high levels is actually a gamble on the direction, not on the point level. Once you understand the reasoning, you can let it go. I've learned my lesson this time. If the trend is right, just get in; don't fight the market. It's really a mindset issue. I was too greedy, wanting the perfect entry point, and in the end, I didn't catch anything. It's a bit painful to admit, but many people fall into this trap, waiting for that elusive bottom.

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DefiPlaybook

· 11h ago

This logic is actually about following the trend rather than chasing specific points, and there's nothing wrong with that. I used to stare at charts every day looking for the perfect entry point, but the result was that I kept missing out. Only later did I realize that it's better to follow the trend than to obsess over a 0.1 difference. Those still waiting for a "lower point" are essentially just unlearned from this wave of market movement.

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CompoundPersonality

· 11h ago

Basically, it's about following the trend, not chasing the price. I only understood this truth after being liquidated once. Those waiting for the bottom will end up missing out on gains, and this time won't be an exception. Adding positions at high levels? It's really just betting that the trend isn't over yet, much more reliable than blindly guessing the bottom. The perfect entry point is a false proposition; the market simply won't move according to your expectations. Honestly, those waiting to buy the dip all end up becoming bagholders. The mentality of short sellers is the most twisted; they're really not far from liquidation. Once the trend starts, any entry point doesn't matter; what's important is whether the direction is correct.

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GasBankrupter

· 11h ago

That's right, I was actually caught by those perfect entry points. I used to always try to buy at the bottom, but ended up missing the entire rally. Now I've learned to follow the trend and not to blindly calculate entry points.

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