2026-01-08 15:22:40

Many people’s understanding of technical analysis only stays on the surface—finding support levels to go long, looking at resistance levels to go short, casually drawing a few lines on the chart and thinking they are experts.

But real market analysis is far from that simple. Its core is to deeply observe price movements, trading volume, and market structure to pre-emptively project several possible development directions. The key question is—if the market continues to rise, how should I respond? If it suddenly drops, what measures should I take?

Good traders prepare multiple contingency plans before the market moves, and adjust their strategies flexibly based on real-time feedback from the market. Only then can they seize profit opportunities. Instead of passively waiting or relying on hindsight.

To be honest, trading is not suitable for everyone. Because each trade requires independent thinking and calm judgment—you can’t follow the crowd or rely on luck. This demands sufficient psychological resilience and logical ability.

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UnruggableChad

· 01-11 11:46

Oh wow, just drawing a few lines and thinking you're a technical analysis master, that's hilarious. The real tough ones are those who have ten plan Bs prepared in advance. I can't do that level of detail.

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ser_we_are_early

· 01-11 08:30

Those who draw lines are really outrageous, they really think of themselves as technical masters. Exactly, contingency plans are indeed important, but most people can't even set proper stop-loss orders, so what contingency plan are they talking about? This point about mental resilience really hits home; there are very few people who can stay rational when losing money.

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FOMOrektGuy

· 01-10 08:17

To put it simply, most people just draw two lines and then say "I understand it," which is hilarious. Those who truly make money prepare several plans in advance, not react only after the fact. This thing really isn't for everyone; it requires brains.

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GamefiEscapeArtist

· 01-08 15:52

In simple terms, most people just draw a few lines to indulge themselves, and very few actually manage to survive.

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PositionPhobia

· 01-08 15:49

Listen up, those who can only draw lines are indeed pretty impressive. The ones who can really make money are those who run through various scenarios in their minds beforehand. I do the same. The more detailed the contingency plan, the more at ease you feel. Otherwise, you'll have to dance along with the market fluctuations. This thing isn't really about indicators; it's about whether your heart is strong enough. Many people fall for the phrase "I think it can go up," haha.

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DaoDeveloper

· 01-08 15:43

honestly, the whole "just draw lines on charts" thing is basically handwaving away proper scenario analysis. the real edge comes from understanding your decision trees before price action even moves—like, what's your contingency if support breaks? what if volume contradicts the narrative? that's where the design patterns matter, you know?

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Ramen_Until_Rich

· 01-08 15:38

Well said. It's those who draw a few lines and then think they're experts who are most likely to get liquidated. Exactly, having a solid contingency plan is crucial. Many people haven't even considered what to do if the market moves against them. Those with poor mental resilience come into the crypto space just to lose money—there's nothing more to say.

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AirdropHustler

· 01-08 15:37

That's right, most people just draw a few lines and feel good about themselves. A contingency plan is really necessary, or you'll be confused when the market suddenly turns. Mental resilience is the hardest part; I've seen many people with decent skills but their mindset collapses.

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BridgeTrustFund

· 01-08 15:35

I think it's still too idealistic. In reality, how many people can truly remain calm and make rational judgments?

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RugDocScientist

· 01-08 15:32

Are there really that many people drawing lines to create illusions? Just looking at support and resistance levels is useless; the key is having a plan, or you'll get proven wrong. Well said, mental resilience is the most easily overlooked aspect. Having a plan, having a plan—it's way better than mindless all-in. Most people just lack this calm judgment.

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