From observation, the most daring gamblers in the crypto world are usually two types of people. One has already made enough profit through the market, so adding more positions poses almost no pressure; the other has a clean record, and even if they lose, it's just part of the game, since starting from zero doesn't cost much. Their trading style is very direct—if they see an opportunity, they go for it. Hesitation is simply not in their vocabulary.



The ones most prone to hesitation are actually those in the middle. They have some assets but are far from financial freedom, so each trade requires careful weighing. When the market is favorable, they want to make some money, but they don't dare to take too big a position, limiting their gains; when the market moves against them, they regret for half a month. This lukewarm state gradually pushes them toward conservatism, making their trading decisions cautious and hesitant, always wondering whether they should make the next move or not.

The most awkward part is here—when a big opportunity arises, they only dare to nibble at it, unable to enjoy the big gains, missing out on growth while also risking missing the opportunity. On the surface, they control risk, but in reality, they are trading "opportunity cost" for "excessive caution." This creates a strange cycle caused by the mismatch between capital scale and psychological expectations. Look at ETH, XRP, and other swing trades—they often slip away in this kind of hesitation.
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Rugman_Walkingvip
· 01-12 19:09
Alright, this really hit me. I belong to the middle class, now I understand why I can never get the big gains. Wait, do those two extremes really exist, or are we all just fooling ourselves? That's right, it's this vicious cycle that traps people. Really, watching ETH double makes my hands tremble, I can't bring myself to make that bold move. The middlemen suffer the most, I agree with that. It's really a mindset issue, but who can truly let go? But on the other hand, being overly cautious has saved me a few times. I missed out on this wave of XRP because of that, and I regret it after looking at the chart.
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HashRatePhilosophervip
· 01-11 22:49
I'm just the kind of person caught in the middle, feeling the most uncomfortable, always struggling... Oh right, to be honest, excessive caution is a form of self-sabotage; the opportunity cost wasted is more painful than the loss itself. The middle class suffers the most, watching the big players go all in while the amateurs are still counting coins. The reason why they can't make big money has been identified: it's all about mindset, which is a trap. This paragraph hit me right in the heart. Why bother? Instead of worrying, might as well go all in; anyway, sooner or later, you'll learn to endure. Being stuck in the middle is just a joke; you can't make big money, and you can't afford big losses.
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TooScaredToSellvip
· 01-10 10:53
Damn, I'm talking about myself. That group of people in the middle are just social death. Watching ETH take off, my fingers almost poke through the screen, but I still only dare to go all-in a little bit. Really frustrating. Didn't make any profit from a full gamble, and being conservative didn't hold either. That feeling of missing out on both sides is just incredible. Either go all in or pull out completely—being stuck in between is the biggest loss. Such a great opportunity just slipped away from my fingertips. Looking back, it's all tears. My mindset really limited my imagination. Actually, the worst part is that when I finally muster the courage to go all-in, the market has already reversed. It feels so fated. Being caught in the middle is the most tormenting. I neither dare to gamble wildly like a gambler nor stay calm like a big player. Every day I’m in self-denial. What I said is spot on, but the problem is, how do I get rid of this mentality? Just feeling guilty, what’s the use? That’s why some people can double their investments, while we can only double our troubles. Sigh.
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VitaliksTwinvip
· 01-10 10:51
That hits too close to home. I am that piece of sandwich... Always with small positions, watching XRP take off helplessly. Actually, it's just a lack of mental preparation. Fear of losing money keeps me from taking action. The two extremes are actually the most carefree, with no psychological burden. The essence of not making big money is this mindset issue. When it’s time to be ruthless, I just can't bring myself to do it. Instead of being overly cautious, it's better to go all in. At least then there are no regrets. This is probably the difference between poor people's thinking and rich people's thinking.
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CryptoMotivatorvip
· 01-10 10:49
I'll think about it again. These people in the middle are really the most uncomfortable. To put it simply, it's just the mentality being stuck due to the amount of funds. That wave of ETH was like this for me too. I was confident but still didn't dare to go all in. The little profit I made in the end doesn't justify the mental exhaustion.
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