2025-12-17 23:20:26

$FOLKS In the crypto world, surviving honestly depends not on some profound theory, but on turning anti-human nature into a conditioned reflex.

Risk control is discussed in technical books, but in real combat, only one thing truly matters: establishing a mechanism to suppress greed and fear in your heart.

At its core, trading boils down to three words: don’t act recklessly.

Why do most people lose money? They all fall into the same trap:

The market rises thirty points, thinking it can keep soaring, but a correction brings it back to the break-even point; then they start finding reasons "it will rebound again," until losses deepen into double digits and they panic-sell; less than two days after selling, the price jumps back up.

What is the root problem? You’ve been relying on intuition to make trades. And in this market, the cost of intuition is the highest.

My later transformation was actually very straightforward, with two ironclad rules that leave no room for discussion:

If the profit exceeds 30%, sell half immediately to lock in gains.

If the price drops below cost by 10%, clear everything immediately. Don’t ask why, don’t listen to others, don’t self-hypnotize.

What’s the difference between a novice and an experienced trader?

Novices think "how much can I make on this trade," while veterans prioritize "what’s the maximum I can lose on this trade."

True risk management isn’t about constantly talking about "getting rich overnight," but about ingraining "preserving capital" in

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ServantOfSatoshi

· 2025-12-20 21:14

Being ruthless is ruthless, but there are very few who can truly enforce those ironclad rules. I myself am the kind who doesn't practice what I preach. The thing about the coin price bouncing back after a sell-off is really the most heartbreaking daily routine in the crypto world. Every time I want to smash my phone. Feeling like this theory should have been known ten years ago, now I've already suffered huge losses and given up, haha. Not acting recklessly is indeed the truth, but the problem is how to actually avoid reckless actions—this is the hardest part. Everyone understands rules that go against human nature, but very few can truly suppress greed, including myself.

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LiquidityWizard

· 2025-12-18 20:36

honestly the 30% rule is cute but empirically speaking, 68% of retail traders still panic sell at -8% anyway... statistically significant failure rate fr

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NestedFox

· 2025-12-18 07:16

Well, I've heard this logic countless times, but only a few people can really execute it. To be honest, the moment of cutting losses really requires mental preparation; otherwise, it's just gambling.

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rugpull_ptsd

· 2025-12-18 05:21

There's nothing wrong with that; the key is to be ruthless and let go. Most people can't do it. Selling at a loss once results in a heavy loss; selling ten times is the only way to survive. I've seen too many people go bankrupt because of margin calls. The ironclad rule of stop-loss must not be broken; otherwise, you'll suffer big losses sooner or later. I've already realized this, but the hardest part is actually executing it—that's what hurts the most. It sounds simple, but when it comes to selling at a loss, it's all just excuses.

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FlatTax

· 2025-12-17 23:50

It's not wrong to say that, but execution is really the hard part. I still fall into the trap of "waiting a bit longer," feeling envious when I see the gains... I just want to ask, do you really have to sell half at 30%? What if it doubles later? This rule sounds absolute, but when it comes to critical moments, people still tend to be soft-hearted. Who hasn't had an optimistic hope... The statement that it's against human nature is spot on. Most people get caught up in greed. The hardest part is cutting losses; after selling, watching the rebound is even more painful. Not selling and seeing it continue to fall is also painful. There’s no perfect answer to this.

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fren.eth

· 2025-12-17 23:49

Well said, it's just a matter of removing the two toxins of greed and fear from your mind. Wait, taking 30% profit and running? That seems a bit conservative; I usually wait a bit longer. The most heartbreaking thing in the crypto world is that it rebounds right after you cut your losses—that feeling is truly unmatched. Stop-loss sounds simple, but when you actually do it, you realize how difficult it is. Basically, it’s about discipline, which is more important than any technical indicator. This set of iron rules sounds cold-blooded, but those who survive long-term really do it this way. The worst are those who keep self-hypnotizing—they end up losing the most in the end. Having the courage to admit mistakes is more valuable than the luck to make money.

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SoliditySlayer

· 2025-12-17 23:39

You're right, you have to treat greed and fear as enemies. The hardest part is cutting losses, but that's just the tuition fee. Those who can survive are the ones with a tough enough heart.

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AirdropBlackHole

· 2025-12-17 23:37

That's so true, only by strictly adhering to discipline can you survive. I now follow these two iron rules. Cutting losses is the hardest, but not cutting is even harder. After cutting losses and seeing a rally, the mental state really explodes. Newbies want to make a certain amount, while veterans first calculate how much they might lose. This sentence hits hard. Most people die on the words "wait a bit longer," I've also fallen into this trap. Don't self-hypnotize yourself with these four words; they've awakened me. I've fallen for this many times. Intuition is the most expensive. This statement is not wrong; trading based on intuition is just high-level gambling. Adding to your position stubbornly is really burning money. If you see it wrong, you have to admit it. Don't argue with yourself. Discipline that goes against human nature is the only way to live long. This set of logic is especially clear now.

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RugDocDetective

· 2025-12-17 23:37

That's right, you just have to fight your desires to the death. Stop-loss is simple when you break it down, it all depends on whether you can really be ruthless. My biggest lesson is always trying to catch the falling knife, and ending up getting cut every time. Misjudging and not admitting defeat is the most expensive tuition; I truly respect that. A single thought can mean the difference between living to keep playing or becoming a story of being a leek.

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BlockchainTherapist

· 2025-12-17 23:33

It's too accurate. I'm very familiar with the situation where the market rebounds two days after a cut. --- The rule of selling half at 30%—I need to stick it on the wall. --- Intuition is indeed a wallet's gold-eating beast. --- Admitting mistakes is a hundred times harder than making money; this really hits home. --- Relying on instinct to trade is just giving money to the exchange, no problem. --- Newbies want to earn a lot, while veterans first think about how much they might lose; the difference is quite big. --- I strongly agree with the rule of not adding to positions; I've seen too many stubbornly hold and end up killing themselves. --- Going against instinct is really a test of human nature. --- As soon as I start fantasizing about getting rich at 30 points, I know it's over. --- Don't just move blindly; it's really more valuable than analyzing the market.

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