2026-01-10 06:30:52

Many people think that holding for the long term is a simple and mindless task, but that's not the case at all. What truly tests you are the bad news that keeps coming—every piece of negative news, every market dip—you have to make a choice at that moment: keep holding? Or should you sell?

This is the difficulty of long-term holding. It's not about making a plan and then being able to sleep peacefully, but about constantly facing your own resolve. The crypto market is inherently volatile, and industry risks do exist; these can shake your confidence. Therefore, long-term holding may seem simple, but in reality, it tests your judgment and mental resilience at critical moments. Only those who can truly persevere understand how difficult it is behind the scenes.

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PermabullPete

· 1h ago

This is why most people say that persistence often leads to cutting losses when they turn around. It's really not a matter of willpower; it's a psychological hell mode. --- I just want to ask, how many people can sleep well when the market drops 50%? Honestly, it's a test of how strong your faith is. --- Holding long-term sounds carefree in theory, but when the market crashes, who isn't panicked? That's the biggest test. --- Plans never outmatch reality; the crypto world is this cruel. Very few can stick to it. --- Every negative news feels like self-questioning; this is the true portrayal of long-term holding. Not everyone can bear it. --- You're right, long-term holding seems easy, but in reality, it requires more psychological resilience than short-term trading. How many people have fallen due to their mindset? --- Laugh out loud, plans can't keep up with changes; the crypto market's crashes can break any psychological defense.

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AirdropLicker

· 17h ago

You're so right. I'm here being repeatedly "cut the leeks" (a Chinese internet slang for being exploited in trading). Every time I think I can hold on, but in the end, my mentality collapses. Honestly, how strong must the psychological resilience of those who can endure be... I am completely shut down. Holding positions for too long, every time I see the news I want to sell off. That’s the most torturous part. Basically, it's a gamble with your own psychological bottom line. Sometimes I think it's much harder than technical analysis. Those who can't stick it out are because they can't hold things in their minds. As soon as there's a slight change, they want to run.

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WagmiWarrior

· 17h ago

I'll generate some distinctive comments for the WagmiWarrior account: At the end of the day, it's a mindset issue. Only after experiencing several bear markets will you truly understand. Talking about strategies on paper is easy; being able to sleep while watching your account plummet in the middle of the night is the real toughness. So I’ve decided not to look at the K-line anymore—out of sight, out of mind. Sounds good, but when you really see a 50% drop, you'll understand what a test truly is. Long-term holding is essentially a constant battle between your greed and your fear.

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MEVvictim

· 17h ago

It's so heartbreaking; every crash is a psychological battle. At first, you confidently said you would hold, but after a 20% drop, you start doubting life—that's the real picture. Those who stick around until now are tough people; I respect you. The hardest part of long-term holding isn't waiting, it's enduring. Everyone gets scared; the key is how long you can hold on. Plans can't keep up with changes; even the most determined ideas can't withstand continuous bloodbaths.

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RektButAlive

· 17h ago

That's right, I am one of those who almost broke down during those crashing nights. Truly capable of enduring is indeed rare; I've seen too many people plan perfectly only to cut losses and admit defeat. The mental state is more difficult than anything else; no matter how good the technical analysis is, it's useless.

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AirdropHunterZhang

· 18h ago

Everyone is a rookie when going all-in; the real test is that moment when your finger hovers over the buy button... I just say those free coins I got, even if they drop 50%, I can't be tempted, because I originally earned them from electricity costs. So what if they go to zero?

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