#密码资产动态追踪 The crypto circle over the past few years has taught me the most profound lesson: never expect to get off at the top of the mountain, because that point is simply unreachable.
I still remember in 2019, a friend invested $20,000 and in three months turned it into $300,000. We advised him countless times to take profits quickly, but he was determined to reach a million to achieve complete freedom. And what happened? In less than half a year, his account dropped back to just over $10,000, losing his principal. During the volatile period of $SOL, he stubbornly held on.
I myself also fell into this trap. During the 2021 bull market, my account peaked at 1.8 million USD. I was staring at the screen thinking, "Just one more doubling and I’ll cash out." But the market doesn’t listen to you; it doesn’t follow your expectations. A single correction in $BTC wiped my account down to just $400,000. Those days were truly tough; every night I regretted, "I should have transferred earlier," but it was too late to regret.
After these two painful lessons, I finally understood: success or failure in the crypto world is not about how high your account peaks, but about how much you can actually take away in the end. The trend of $ETH also proved this — many people hesitated at the high point, waiting for even higher prices, only to get trapped in the middle of the mountain.
Later, I set a strict rule for myself: when my position triples, I immediately take out half, no hesitation, no bargaining. What’s the benefit of doing this? Once part of the gains are realized, your mindset won’t be tied to the account numbers, and it also gives your account a better chance to survive longer.
People often ask, "How much profit is enough?" Honestly, the desire for money is endless, but the psychological tolerance for fluctuations has a ceiling. True ability lies in converting paper profits into real cash before the market forces you out. That’s the way to survive.
Being able to stay in the crypto space is not about luck; it’s about knowing when to stop.
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TopBuyerForever
· 19h ago
I didn't even hold onto 1.8 million, I need to learn...
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ForumMiningMaster
· 01-11 10:53
During the drop from 1.8 million to 400,000, I truly felt it. Every time I thought about holding on a little longer, I got wiped out.
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GasWaster
· 01-09 11:11
Really, there's a saying that goes well: the life of crypto people is hostage to account numbers.
It must have been very painful when it dropped from 1.8 million to 400,000. I have experienced that feeling, so I understand this regret very well now.
The method of taking out half after tripling your investment is pretty good; at least it can prevent your mindset from collapsing. However, when greed takes over, it's easy to forget this principle.
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GasBankrupter
· 01-09 04:50
That's so true. When it dropped from 1.8 million to 400,000, I really couldn't handle it anymore, my mindset collapsed.
Greed is the biggest killer in the crypto world. I learned this lesson the hard way.
The move of taking out half after tripling your investment is brilliant; at least it secures your principal and makes you feel at ease.
Always remember that it's better to keep a number in mind than to regret its absence forever.
Sometimes, the hardest part isn't making money, but knowing when to run.
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BoredRiceBall
· 01-09 04:46
This guy is telling the truth. I also experienced that despair in 2021, dropping from 1.8 million to 400,000 really can drive someone crazy...
But my current approach is to take profits three times and immediately clear half, then only continue playing with the remaining. This way, the mentality can last longer.
To be honest, those who can survive in the crypto world are the ones who know when to run, not necessarily the technical analysis experts.
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BoredApeResistance
· 01-09 04:43
Why does this post hit so hard? The 1.8 million was cut in half directly, it even hurts to say it.
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CommunityWorker
· 01-09 04:26
1.8 million has dropped to 400,000 again—that's the price of greed.
#密码资产动态追踪 The crypto circle over the past few years has taught me the most profound lesson: never expect to get off at the top of the mountain, because that point is simply unreachable.
I still remember in 2019, a friend invested $20,000 and in three months turned it into $300,000. We advised him countless times to take profits quickly, but he was determined to reach a million to achieve complete freedom. And what happened? In less than half a year, his account dropped back to just over $10,000, losing his principal. During the volatile period of $SOL, he stubbornly held on.
I myself also fell into this trap. During the 2021 bull market, my account peaked at 1.8 million USD. I was staring at the screen thinking, "Just one more doubling and I’ll cash out." But the market doesn’t listen to you; it doesn’t follow your expectations. A single correction in $BTC wiped my account down to just $400,000. Those days were truly tough; every night I regretted, "I should have transferred earlier," but it was too late to regret.
After these two painful lessons, I finally understood: success or failure in the crypto world is not about how high your account peaks, but about how much you can actually take away in the end. The trend of $ETH also proved this — many people hesitated at the high point, waiting for even higher prices, only to get trapped in the middle of the mountain.
Later, I set a strict rule for myself: when my position triples, I immediately take out half, no hesitation, no bargaining. What’s the benefit of doing this? Once part of the gains are realized, your mindset won’t be tied to the account numbers, and it also gives your account a better chance to survive longer.
People often ask, "How much profit is enough?" Honestly, the desire for money is endless, but the psychological tolerance for fluctuations has a ceiling. True ability lies in converting paper profits into real cash before the market forces you out. That’s the way to survive.
Being able to stay in the crypto space is not about luck; it’s about knowing when to stop.