When the bears come knocking, you're facing a real test. Are you standing your ground or just going with the flow?
It's easy to talk tough in a bull run. But when prices drop and fear spreads, most people fold. The question isn't just about holding—it's about whether you actually have a strategy, or if you're just hoping things bounce back.
Some traders use downturns to accumulate, seeing it as opportunity. Others panic sell and regret it months later. The market doesn't care about your feelings; it rewards those who stick to their plan.
So what's your move? Building positions while sentiment's weak? Or sitting on the sidelines waiting for certainty that never comes?
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Degentleman
· 12-21 03:00
To be honest, most people talk tough, but when it really falls, they get scared.
I'm buying the dip this time; after all, it's already fallen to pieces, how can it continue to fall?
You’ve probably heard this saying: the best time to make money is when everyone is crying.
Forget about strategies; the key is mental resilience. Those who can't afford to lose simply can't play this game.
Being able to sleep soundly even when your account is in the red is the mindset of a winner.
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PumpDoctrine
· 12-20 17:32
To be honest, a bear market is all about people. Those who keep shouting about bottoming out will be gone when it really drops. I have a plan, but I don't pretend to be fearless and say I'm completely calm. Anyone who isn't panicking is just talking nonsense.
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StealthDeployer
· 12-20 01:16
Basically, it's just whether you really have a plan or are just stubborn. The saying "a bear market reveals people's true intentions" is not false at all.
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0xOverleveraged
· 12-18 05:57
The real test? Haha, I'm already being tested. To be honest, sticking to the plan is easy to say, but when your hands shake, you forget everything.
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zkProofInThePudding
· 12-18 05:57
Honestly, those still talking about strategies on paper are just fools when it really hits the limit down.
What's the point of holding on? I already bought in at the bottom.
There are probably a bunch of idiots starting to cut losses again, serving them right for regretting.
I'm just waiting for these panic sell-offs to gradually absorb.
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SignatureCollector
· 12-18 05:54
Sounds good, but when it actually drops, isn't everyone panicking just the same? Look at those who are loudly calling for a bottom; two weeks later, they're already looking for someone to take over.
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DataPickledFish
· 12-18 05:39
Say it nicely, but when it really drops, everyone panics, including me.
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A bear market is the true mirror; it reveals who is a real player and who is a gambler.
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What persistence? I already cut my losses a long time ago, haha.
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All my assets are large funds. What can retail investors do? Shivering in fear.
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This is the toughest test of mentality; you need the resolve of a hardened warrior.
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I say I'm not afraid, but my fingers are trembling—that's me.
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People with plans have already made a fortune; we bunch without plans can only admit defeat.
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Wait a moment, I think it will continue to fall, so I won't act for now.
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Stick to the plan? My plan is just to survive until the next bull market.
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The real test is to see who has the most stable mentality. Clearly, I don't qualify.
When the bears come knocking, you're facing a real test. Are you standing your ground or just going with the flow?
It's easy to talk tough in a bull run. But when prices drop and fear spreads, most people fold. The question isn't just about holding—it's about whether you actually have a strategy, or if you're just hoping things bounce back.
Some traders use downturns to accumulate, seeing it as opportunity. Others panic sell and regret it months later. The market doesn't care about your feelings; it rewards those who stick to their plan.
So what's your move? Building positions while sentiment's weak? Or sitting on the sidelines waiting for certainty that never comes?