2026-01-07 16:21:17

Recently, I've gained some insights from this wave of ETH market movements. I timed my short positions well and successfully booked profits. I once summarized: Only what you eat is truly your profit.

In digital asset trading, the three often-discussed elements—logic, discipline, and execution—are all indispensable. Many people have good analytical ideas, but when it comes to execution, they tend to hesitate or lack discipline, ultimately failing. The market trends of major cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH often reveal a trader's true level.

Before the New Year, the market offered many opportunities. Those who could seize them would naturally have a fulfilling Lunar New Year. Greed can easily lead to losses; maintaining a steady mindset at this point and practicing good risk management are the foundations for long-term stable profits.

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HashBrownies

· 01-08 12:16

Cash out to secure gains—I've heard this phrase too many times, but few can truly do it. You handled this wave quite well. Execution is indeed a major obstacle; no matter how good the analysis is, doing nothing is pointless. The question is, how do you decide whether to take action or wait? There are too many examples of greed leading to failure. Watching the market continue to rise, you want to add more positions, but when it reverses, it can be very painful.

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ser_we_are_ngmi

· 01-07 16:50

Cash out and feel secure, that's perfect. So many people fail because of greed; the moment profits vanish is the hardest to bear.

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ForeverBuyingDips

· 01-07 16:50

Really, having the gains in hand is the hard truth; otherwise, it's all just paper wealth. The point about discipline is correct; most people fail because of poor execution. Taking both sides when shorting the dip is the right approach to stay alive. Greed is indeed a major enemy; knowing when to take profits is more important than anything else. With proper risk management, you can sleep soundly during the minor festival.

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just_another_fish

· 01-07 16:40

Cashing out to stay safe is not wrong, but most people can't do it. They always want to take one more bite and end up losing everything. Poor execution is truly a fatal flaw; even with correct analysis, it's useless. This time, there is indeed an opportunity, it all depends on who can resist greed. It's easy to say, but actually doing it is deadly... If risk control isn't managed well, you'll end up paying sooner or later, there's nothing to say.

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GasFeeTherapist

· 01-07 16:34

Alright, it makes sense—most people die at the step of "being reluctant to let go of the gains."

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DaoTherapy

· 01-07 16:24

This guy's summary is right; execution is truly the killer feature. There are too many people with ideas who never follow through. The saying "cash in and secure the bag" should be engraved in every trader's mind. No matter how perfect the logic is, if discipline is lacking, it's all for nothing. I've failed this way several times.

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