Have you noticed that those who make money in the market often have a very冷 (calm) temperament?



It's not that they are naturally cold-blooded, but they keep a very clear account: emotions can't solve problems; instead, they tend to complicate them.

Most people, when trading, are completely driven by emotions. When the market rises, they become euphoric and add to their positions; when it falls, they panic and cut their losses; seeing negative news makes them anxious all day, and a single comment can provoke impulsive actions. When in a good mood, their decisions are loose; when in a bad mood, they just give up. The result? Emotions become their decision-making system, and risks grow exponentially.

And those who consistently make money are different. They have long understood this: a market that makes you angry won't become simpler; anxiety about your trading ability won't make you stronger; losing money won't give you more. Know when to stop loss, when to reverse positions, when to endure. Maybe they feel upset inside, but they never let that upset affect their judgment. You might think they are robots, but in fact, they are just highly responsible for the results.

Going deeper, emotions are essentially a privilege of the weak. When you lack control, chips, or a backup plan, you can only rely on emotions to prove "I'm still alive." But once you truly gain ability, accumulate experience, and leave enough buffer for risks, you'll suddenly realize—emotions are both expensive and useless.

So, top traders seem very "calm": they don't get overly happy or sad, they don't like to explain or complain. It's not that they have high cultivation; it's just that they have long understood this truth—the market only responds to results and is completely immune to emotions.

When one day you no longer let emotions lead you by the nose, you are already close to being a true "expert."
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LidoStakeAddictvip
· 01-11 15:43
That's right, you just need to stay calm. At first, I was also driven by the market trend, and I would panic at every drop. Only later did I realize — rushing to change can't alter the candlestick chart, it only makes things more chaotic. Now, I stick to the plan, cut losses when needed, and keep my feelings in check.
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JustHodlItvip
· 01-11 13:53
Really, emotions are the most expensive cost in trading, no doubt about it.
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gm_or_ngmivip
· 01-09 09:38
Well said, emotions are truly the most expensive cost in trading. I see too many people get carried away just because of a comment or a single candlestick, and as a result, their accounts are gone.
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SerumSquirrelvip
· 01-08 17:01
That's right, but most people simply can't control it. I'm the kind of person who wants to smash my phone when I see a decline, knowing I should stay calm but really just can't do it.
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WalletsWatchervip
· 01-08 17:01
Basically, it's a mindset issue. How many people fall prey to their emotions...
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TokenomicsShamanvip
· 01-08 16:53
Damn, you're so right. I used to be the kind of idiot who got euphoric when prices went up and cut losses when they went down, until I got margin called and finally woke up. Honestly, compared to the "calm" of experts, I envy their rationality more. Emotions are truly a poison in the crypto world. To be honest, the hardest part of stop-loss is the mental preparation at that moment, but if you grit your teeth and execute, you can really survive longer. This article hit me right in the heart. I feel like I still need a few more years of cultivation to become someone who is truly "calm."
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OffchainOraclevip
· 01-08 16:51
You're right, but the real challenge is execution. Knowing that emotions can lead to losses and actually being able to hold on are two different things... I've seen many people who talk about these theories, but when a wave of decline hits, they just give up immediately.
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DaoTherapyvip
· 01-08 16:47
Well said. I was among those who were emotionally driven before, and I am still in the period of remorse.
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CryptoWageSlavevip
· 01-08 16:37
Basically, you still have to control that restless heart of yours, or all the money will be wasted.
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