2026-01-09 05:29:44

The biggest fear in trading is overtrading. The key to the unity of knowledge and action often lies in balancing execution and patience—stick to your strategy and don't be always itching to act. Interestingly, the price increases of many cryptocurrencies actually come from your "inaction." Holding steady and then waking up to find a breakout above previous highs. This is the reward the market gives to long-term holders. Instead of watching the charts every day, chasing gains and selling at losses, it's better to rest well and wait for the magic of time. The crypto world is never short of opportunities; what’s lacking is that kind of resolve.

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WealthCoffee

· 01-11 20:39

Itchy hands are the biggest enemy of trading, really. I've lost quite a bit because of this... Now I've learned to restrain myself, and I've actually gained.

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DataChief

· 01-11 18:48

The itchiness is really a professional disease in the crypto world, no kidding haha

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GateUser-c802f0e8

· 01-11 06:00

You're so right, the itch to trade is the number one killer in the crypto world. I lost quite a bit before because of this.

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PanicSeller

· 01-09 05:59

Haha, you've nailed it, I'm exactly that type with itchy hands. I set a strategy and the next day I can't help but try to catch the dip. But what happened? I didn't catch the coins, instead I got liquidated multiple times.

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ProxyCollector

· 01-09 05:58

The itchiness is really the biggest enemy in the crypto world. I lost a lot a couple of years ago due to frequent trading. Now I've changed, holding ETH and just sleeping, and my profits have doubled.

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RugDocScientist

· 01-09 05:57

Fidgeting is really the biggest enemy in the crypto world, and you're right... I have a friend like that, trading every day but losing even more. --- Holding onto your sleep has indeed made money, but who can truly put down their phone? Easy to say, hard to do. --- That sounds comfortable to hear, but actually implementing it is really difficult. I'm currently debating whether to move my position or not. --- Willpower? In the crypto world, those with willpower have all become millionaires, while everyone else is anxious to death. --- Inaction is the hardest action, I admit I can't do it. --- I've experienced the high being broken through before waking up, then turning around and chasing the high, losing half. --- Long-term holding I've heard many times, but how many can really endure? --- The key is how to judge when to move and when to stay still—that's the real challenge. --- The biggest lack in the crypto world is willpower. My willpower has already been worn down by the bear market.

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TxFailed

· 01-09 05:49

ngl, learned this the hard way after liquidating at 3am because i couldn't stop refreshing. the irony hits different when you realize your best trades were literally the ones you forgot about

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AirdropBlackHole

· 01-09 05:42

Holding steady is really a skill, especially for those coins that take off as soon as you wake up—absolutely amazing.

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LiquidationWatcher

· 01-09 05:35

The truth is simple, but I just can't shake the itchy fingers... --- That's right, but actually doing it is really difficult. I haven't touched my Bitcoin holdings for two years, and I've made the most profit, yet I still keep messing around with altcoins every day. --- That's why I'm poor—I always think that frequent trading is the way to make money, but in the end, all the fees eat up the profits. --- Holding steady and not selling is correct, but the problem is how to hold on. I start to panic as soon as it drops by 10%. --- It's easy to say, but how many people can really sleep well? I, for one, can't. --- The cruelest part of the market is right here: you work hard to identify the right direction, but those who just lie back and relax often earn more. --- I can't hold back anymore; I still can't resist making a move. Just consider it paying tuition.

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ForumMiningMaster

· 01-09 05:35

Itching hands really is the ultimate curse of trading, no doubt. I am a living example; those who just sit back and win actually make more profit than I do from daily trading. It's truly absurd.

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