2026-01-04 19:23:02

Many people think that watching the market for a long time and following the trend will make them money, but that's not true. A planned trading strategy is always better than making impulsive decisions based on daily candlestick charts.

Controlling your hands is very important. The more you watch, the more itchy your hands will become, and the stronger the FOMO emotions will be. But market opportunities are always present, and there's really no need to rush into a trade at this moment. Your funds are in your account and won't run away unless you decide to take a loss.

When the market is uncertain, instead of reckless operations, it's better to watch more and do less. Some people think that idling is a waste, but understanding how to wait is itself a skill. Good night, everyone.

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PrivacyMaximalist

· 18h ago

Honestly, I am the kind of person who gets greedy after watching too much, and it’s a blood, sweat, and tears story. --- Controlling your hands is indeed difficult, but the ones who really make money are probably waiting in cash. --- Knowing how to wait is really not easy; most people just can't sit still. --- This reminds people in their dreams that FOMO has killed many accounts. --- Feeling uncomfortable when not moving, right? Me too. But in fact, most losses happen during chaotic operations. --- Strategy > Watching the market; reversing this order will definitely lead to losses. --- When the market is uncertain, you should rest. But who can really put down their phone? --- Waiting itself is earning money. This sentence is worth getting a tattoo of.

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GateUser-c799715c

· 18h ago

That's right, it's all about restraint. I used to be impulsive too, constantly watching the market and ending up losing more with each trade. Really, FOMO is the killer. Last time, I almost chased a high and got trapped to death. Waiting is indeed harder than reckless trading, but those who make money are all waiting. Controlling your hands is easy to say but very hard to do. Staying calm and silent is what a master does; I'm still practicing.

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0xOverleveraged

· 18h ago

Really, staring at the screen until your brain breaks is pointless. That's right, I'm the kind of person who can't resist and wants to trade after watching too much. Waiting is indeed difficult, but it's much easier than losing money. That's why my account is still alive. Controlling your hands is controlling your wallet, simple and straightforward. FOMO has killed many people, I am a victim. Having a plan really makes a difference; random trading is just luck if you’ve survived until now. When there's no market, don't force yourself; taking a break is also part of trading.

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TokenCreatorOP

· 18h ago

That's right, but I just can't control my hands, everyone... --- The longer you watch the market, the more likely you are to get wiped out. I've experienced this firsthand. --- Waiting is indeed difficult, but it's much better than blindly making moves like a blind man. --- That's why I now set stop-losses and simply don't look at the charts. FOMO really is a meat-cutting machine. --- Got it, either have a plan or lie flat. All those little tricks in between are just IQ taxes. --- It's true, but when the market starts moving, I still get impulsive. Human nature... --- Wow, isn't this just about me? I got itchy yesterday and added to my position again. --- The fact that funds can't escape from the account hits home—that's just a matter of self-sabotage.

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SquidTeacher

· 18h ago

Bro, you're so right. I'm that fool who gets itchy to watch the market every day. I truly understand—FOMO really kills silently. Waiting for this thing is easy to talk about but extremely hard to do. Control your hands; it's easier said than done. Getting in now or missing the next big surge—neither is the end of the world.

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MechanicalMartel

· 18h ago

That's right, I'm the kind of person who can't resist, the tighter I watch, the worse the loss. Wait, this FOMO is really intense, I know I should get in anyway. I need to learn patience, or my account will really be gone.

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BoredWatcher

· 18h ago

Well said, but I just can't control those hands. I keep looking at the candlestick charts and want to trade repeatedly, only to end up losing even more. I deeply feel that FOMO is truly the biggest enemy in trading. Missing out on a wave makes you want to chase, but all you end up doing is catching the bag. Waiting for things to happen is easier said than done. People with a good mindset really make money; I'm still in the learning stage. The longer you stare at the screen, the more confused your mind becomes. Sometimes, a good night's sleep is the best signal. This really hits home—being idle ≠ wasting time. Sometimes, doing nothing is the best action.

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