Have you ever experienced a moment like this—

Watching Bitcoin hit a new high, flipping through your wallet, and starting to regret not holding more?

But I want to share a truth with you, which might sound a bit harsh.

Those who truly hold onto their chips and make big money at low points aren’t just betting on new highs that day. Their stories unfold in another phase—when the entire market is screaming, doubting, and thinking this thing might go to zero, they instead grit their teeth and buy in.

Think about it, every time a new cycle starts: half the comments are full of regret, the other half asking if now is the time to buy the dip. But if you pull up the candlestick chart and look carefully, you'll find that all major surges start from those coldest moments.

It could be collective panic when regulations tighten, fear-driven sell-offs after major projects blow up, or continuous declines after a prominent opinion leader issues a "risk warning." At those times, the market feels like it’s been splashed with a bucket of cold water, filled with doubt and uncertainty everywhere. Even seasoned players keep asking themselves: Can ETH still rise? Does Bitcoin really have a chance?

But it’s precisely this extreme pessimism that often breeds opportunity.

When everyone wants to run, the urgency to sell far exceeds the desire to buy. Some are cutting losses, others are forced to liquidate, which ends up pushing the price down to create a safety cushion. Those brave enough to reach out and catch the falling knife aren’t gambling on luck—they see a market pattern:

Emotions always move faster than prices.

When panic reaches its peak, it often signals that the worst is near its end. And when everyone feels relieved and rushes in, that’s usually the start of another phase. In this game, mental resilience is more important than technical analysis.