2026-01-06 19:39:39

The market's been running pretty hot lately. Charts are painting a solid picture, volume's there, momentum's building. If you're holding winners right now, might be the time to lock some gains in. Take profits where it makes sense—secure the bag on positions that have already done their thing. Nobody went broke taking profits. The upside could keep rolling, sure, but protecting what you've got today beats chasing the "what ifs" tomorrow. Smart move is reading the market, stacking wins, and knowing when to hold and when to bank them.

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MidnightSnapHunter

· 01-07 20:44

Once you've made enough profit, you need to run. If you lack this level of insight and still want to buy the dip, it's hilarious.

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GasGuru

· 01-07 17:44

Alright, there's nothing wrong with knowing when to take profits. I just tend to be greedy, seeing the chart go up and wanting to go all in, only to get trapped a few times before I realize. Now I've learned to be smarter, take half out, and let the rest run.

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MetaReckt

· 01-07 01:43

Selling early is better than getting wiped out in a all-in bet. Take profits when you should, don't be greedy.

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EthMaximalist

· 01-06 20:06

Really, take profits when the time is right and listen to this advice; otherwise, chasing highs later will be uncomfortable.

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DAOdreamer

· 01-06 20:05

Take profits and secure your gains. It's indeed time to reduce your positions this round. Don't be greedy.

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MysteryBoxOpener

· 01-06 20:04

That's true, but I'm still holding on stubbornly. After all, it's all paper wealth, and the time to secure the gains hasn't arrived yet.

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ProveMyZK

· 01-06 20:01

Run when it gets popular, that's the truth.

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MEVHunter

· 01-06 19:56

nah this is exactly when the mempool gets toxic tho. volume spike = sandwich opportunity, everyone's gonna fomo and gas wars start. locking profits sounds cute but you're leaving arbitrage spread on the table fr

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LayerHopper

· 01-06 19:47

Really, I've long believed in the theory of taking profits when the time is right. Those who can lock in their unrealized gains are the true masters of making money; the rest, those who go all in waiting for tenfold returns... wake up, buddy.

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