2025-12-12 14:20:23

These past days, SOL's market has indeed been quite volatile. I have a long-term order that I’ve held for about ten days, and it still hasn't shown much progress. Meanwhile, I see some friends trading in and out of positions on swings, and their profits are quite substantial.

To be honest, the profit differences between long-term holds and short-term swing trading are quite noticeable. When the market is good, you might not feel it, but during these turbulent times, long-term holders often end up just waiting, whereas swing traders, despite frequent trades, can accumulate small gains multiple times in the short term.

It seems that different trading strategies perform quite differently under various market conditions. Looking at this recent movement of SOL, comparing long-term and swing trading approaches, there are definitely many lessons worth reflecting on.

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ForumMiningMaster

· 12-12 14:48

Holding long-term turns into "Meditation Coin," while swing traders keep brushing the screen making money. It's really hard to endure. Honestly, it just depends on market mood. During sideways consolidation, holding long-term indeed suffers. Nothing has moved in ten days? Me too. Sometimes I really want to give up and start over. The most clear when watching the show is that those swing traders are indeed harvesting the leeks... Ah, I mean, making money. Different market strategies are so vastly different; no matter which one you choose, it’s uncomfortable. This wave of SOL made me a bit regretful. Why didn't I do more swing trades? The problem with long-term investing is that sideways market fluctuations become a torture. Watching others frequently trade and make a killing is still a bit stimulating. Instead of waiting around, it’s better to try the swing trading approach.

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SlowLearnerWang

· 12-12 14:45

My long-term trades over the past ten days have been completely face-planted. I should have followed the trend and cut my positions earlier. I should have taken the advice; in a volatile market, long-term holding is basically slow suicide. Seeing others buy and sell multiple times and make several profits, I am still foolishly waiting, and I do feel a bit regretful. Actually, I understand the logic of swing trading too, but my execution was poor, always hoping for a big win. This market with SOL really taught us a lesson. Next time, I need to be more flexible.

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LightningClicker

· 12-12 14:42

That's why I gave up on long-term investing a long time ago. Swing trading is more fun. Wait, how much did you lose in ten days? I had a single trade yesterday that wiped me out. Long-term holdings are basically betting on the market direction. Volatile markets really are a torment. Damn, your friend keeps switching positions and still makes money, but it's just paper profits. SOL has really tested my mentality this time. It still depends on your risk tolerance. The psychological pressure for long-term versus short-term trading is completely different in this kind of market. Swing trading is enjoyable, but I'm just afraid of making a mistake in one trade. Long-term is actually more worry-free. The real issue isn't the strategy; it's knowing when to admit defeat and cut losses. Holding long-term in this kind of market really requires patience. The small gains from swing trading could all be wiped out by a black swan event. No way, at this point, you're still debating between long-term and short-term? SOL has truly been a mental test these past two days. I wish I had just gone all-in on swing trading. Long-term is just waiting—waiting for the flowers to bloom, and you still have to wait. Does anyone consistently make money from swing trading? Feels like survivor bias.

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GateUser-c802f0e8

· 12-12 14:33

1. Long-term has been stagnant for ten days, which is really hard to bear... 2. Watching your swing trades, I'm still meditating here. Truly, patience needs to be cultivated slowly. 3. Volatile markets test human nature the most; staying calm means winning half the battle. 4. The short-term traders are definitely enjoying their gains, but they've also paid quite a bit in fees. 5. This wave of SOL made me realize that when the market isn't good, you still need to stay active and not hold on blindly.

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LucidSleepwalker

· 12-12 14:30

Holding long-term is really torturous; no movement for over ten days really wears me out. Swing traders are laughing their heads off now; we're still stubbornly holding on. In a volatile market, long-term investing indeed suffers losses. This time, I finally see it clearly. Short-term trading back and forth is tiring, but at least I can earn some pocket money. Only during bad market conditions can you see the differences in trading strategies. Holding long-term during consolidation phases is a trap; I need to change my approach.

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AllInAlice

· 12-12 14:27

No movement for ten days, I almost want to dump the market The swing traders are making money while I’m holding, this feeling is really frustrating The oscillating market is really testing patience for long-term holding, but I still persist because it will eventually go up Short-term trading can make quick money, but I’m not skilled, so I’d rather just hold steadily Watching others buy and sell repeatedly and make profits, my long-term position is really making me a bit uncomfortable

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