2026-01-08 16:30:55

I recently reviewed the trading records of a trader around me over the past month. Their win rate is indeed impressive, but after looking at it for a while, I started to feel a bit confused.

What truly made me want to understand is: many people think trading is difficult. Instead of blaming the market itself, it’s more about constantly walking down a dead-end road. Frequent trades, repeated adjustments, taking hits left and right—this kind of "busyness" is actually just covering up inner unease with action.

What does good trading rhythm look like? Observation, patience, and decisive action at critical moments. Simply put, doing less and doing it right. With this approach, the exhaustion caused by frequent stop-losses naturally disappears.

Mainstream cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH often reflect the overall market rhythm. Grasping this rhythm—knowing when to move and when to stay still—is more practical than any high-frequency trading.

If you’re also exploring the market and thinking about what kind of rhythm is truly yours, take a moment to reflect—are the market making things difficult for you, or are you making things difficult for yourself?

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OnChainSleuth

· 01-11 16:28

People who frequently cut losses, listen up—you're really just torturing yourself. A high win rate doesn't necessarily mean more profit; you have to experience losses to understand this truth. Waiting is easy to say, but only when you do it do you realize what torment really is. BTC's rhythm is the market's rhythm; if you can't catch it, just honestly watch. Instead of changing your trading strategy, it's better to first change that uneasy feeling in your mindset. Doing less—this phrase hits the mark—it's about not being able to control your hand.

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ETHmaxi_NoFilter

· 01-11 00:29

To be honest, high win rates look great, but in reality, they are just on-paper data. I've seen many friends who frequently cut losses, and basically, they are just fighting themselves.

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OffchainOracle

· 01-08 21:42

What's the use of a high win rate if you're still facing drawdowns? The key is your mindset. Frequent trading is basically suicide.

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GateUser-a180694b

· 01-08 16:57

There's nothing wrong with that; frequent operations are a sign of anxiety. True experts are waiting, and when they strike, it's a decisive kill.

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QuietlyStaking

· 01-08 16:56

You're absolutely right; frequent stop-losses really are self-destructive. A high win rate doesn't necessarily mean more profit; I've fallen into this trap before. I only realized later that the market is not short of opportunities; what it lacks is patience. Instead of watching the market every day, it's better to get a good night's sleep and wait for BTC to give a signal. Many people just can't sit still and have to tinker, only to lose even faster.

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BearMarketMonk

· 01-08 16:54

A high win rate in a month doesn't necessarily mean making money; the key is to stay alive.

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CodeSmellHunter

· 01-08 16:53

You're so right; the exhaustion from frequent stop-losses is truly tormenting. Doing fewer things correctly sounds simple but is actually the hardest. A high win rate is impressive, but just look at the drawdown to see what's real and what's fake. Wait, wait, wait, it’s really tough, but often it's only during these times that you can make money. One trend in BTC can reveal how greedy many people are.

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TooScaredToSell

· 01-08 16:46

This kind of high win rate is often just survivor bias; those who truly make money keep quiet. What can a month's data really tell you? I've only seen three months of huge profits followed by a direct margin call. Frequent trading is a gambler's mentality. I used to be like that too, and only later realized that doing nothing is actually the most profitable. Honestly, doing less is more effective than anything else. I’ve even been so stressed out by stop-losses that I went into depression. BTC's rhythm is the market's rhythm. Those who can't grasp this basic skill are just playing along with the market. I used to be easily scared by FOMO, but now I’m on the path to learning patience.

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GweiWatcher

· 01-08 16:32

That was pretty harsh, hit right in the heart... The guy with the high win rate probably also took a long time to find his rhythm through ups and downs.

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