2025-12-17 20:00:27

Making money in the crypto market is indeed not easy, but it's not that mysterious either. Many people lose money for very simple reasons — they never really think through what they are doing.

As for the secret, it's just two words: direction. If the direction is right, even if you stumble a few times along the way, you won't end up losing everything. The trend patterns of these mainstream coins are right there, the key is whether you can spot them earlier than others. There are always people in the market who act first, some follow the trend and buy high, and latecomers often become the bagholders.

To gain an advantage in the game, it all depends on sensitivity to information and decisiveness in execution. When you see the opportunity, act quickly. Those few seconds of hesitation could be the dividing line between losing and making money.

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HashBrownies

· 2025-12-19 07:36

Well said, but I think most people just lack that bit of decisiveness. --- Getting the direction right can really save lives. I used to blindly follow the trend and chase highs, and now I’m still trapped. --- The difference in information sensitivity is huge. Some people just are a few tenths of a second faster than you, and they win everything. --- It sounds simple, but in actual operation, the psychological barrier is hard to overcome. The more you look, the more tangled you get. --- The last sentence hit me. That few seconds really can double the profit. --- The problem is, how can I see it earlier than others? Can someone tell me? --- The daily life of a bagholder, haha, bitter smile.

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GweiWatcher

· 2025-12-19 02:27

That's right, the key is not to mess around blindly; you need to think carefully before taking action. Those few seconds of hesitation can really lead to huge losses. I've been taught that lesson myself. People with a strong sense of direction have already been making profits; we're still discussing it. It's really just an information gap—whoever sees it first gets the profit. Honestly, it still comes down to having some awareness; don't follow the crowd and chase highs, or you'll end up dead end. I'm just wondering why so many people know it's a trap but still jump in. Good execution can indeed lead to successful bottom fishing; my classmate is one of those people. But I feel like that's a bit absolute; the market can't be that clear-cut. Relying on being early? It depends on luck. No matter how sensitive your information is, there are times when things go wrong. So, investing is really about mindset; only with a stable mindset can you survive longer.

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FadCatcher

· 2025-12-17 20:29

That's correct, but most people simply can't do it. They can't even tell if it's information-sensitive or FOMO.

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GasWaster

· 2025-12-17 20:28

You're right, but the number of people who can truly do it is few and far between. --- Talking about the direction is easy, but in actual operation, it's all about gambling with your pride. --- It's just information asymmetry. If you knew the results early, anyone could make money. --- A few seconds of hesitation? I hesitated for months and then missed the entire cycle. --- It looks simple, but all the "directions" I identified turned out to be opposite. Haha. --- The key is still the amount of capital. Small investors simply can't get any gains with this approach. --- Alright, I'm that bag-holder. I admit it.

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LongTermDreamer

· 2025-12-17 20:18

That's right, I've suffered this loss in the past three years. Even when I clearly saw the right direction, I hesitated and procrastinated, and as a result, I was severely educated by the market. Looking back now, those who make money are actually the ones who think more clearly. It's not some extraordinary talent; they just know exactly what they are doing. As for me, I am too easily controlled by emotions. I panic when I see others bottom-fishing, and I follow others to cut losses. Over such cycles, of course, I end up being the bagholder. But to be fair, I still stick to the long-term view. BTC has a three-year cycle. As long as the direction is correct, those bumps and bruises are really nothing.

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