2025-12-25 05:23:04

During this wave of market panic, some people's analysis gave me a different perspective. Looking ahead, I’ve experienced many losses from short-term leverage contracts, with several instances of going completely to zero in a brutal way. It was only later that I realized—leverage and short-term trading are really not games for retail investors; a single mistake can lead to liquidation and loss of capital. After changing my strategy, I was able to steadily accumulate bottom-positioned chips up to now.

Interestingly, the rhythm of Ethereum’s bottom-fishing in June is actually quite similar to the current market. It’s just that this wave of volatility seems a bit crazier. Since then, I’ve focused on studying market trend patterns and cycle behaviors, gradually understanding a key principle—rather than obsessing over whether the market is bullish or bearish, it’s better to grasp the correct direction. Holding bottom-positioned chips and following the cycle is the way to truly survive longer. The market, after all, always has greed and panic. The key is not to be driven by emotions but to do the right thing.

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JustHodlIt

· 10h ago

You are right, but execution is too difficult. I have also suffered losses from leverage many times, and now I just hold coins obediently. Bottom chips are good, but the key is whether you can really hold on. The psychological test is also deadly. This round is indeed a bit like June, but who can guarantee that it won't make new lows again? Anyway, I don't dare to gamble. The phrase "emotional kidnapping" is spot on, but it's really hellish to do it easily. I've heard too much about cycle theory, but I just dollar-cost average and wait. I strongly agree with not playing short-term trading; it has already bankrupted me once. It's easy to take bottom chips, but the hard part is not to keep buying the dip in the middle. It sounds nice, but most people, including myself, will still get caught. Living longer is indeed important, more than getting rich overnight.

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RealYieldWizard

· 10h ago

That's right, leverage is really a retail investor slaughterhouse. I've also suffered a few losses before I understood. Buying at the bottom with chips to catch the cycle is the way to survive longer; everything else is gambling. Don't obsess over long or short, go with the trend. It's simple, straightforward, but effective. This round of sharp decline actually makes it a good time to get in; it all depends on who can hold their mindset. People driven by emotions are probably cutting their losses again now.

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MEVictim

· 10h ago

Leverage can kill you, I learned my lesson the hard way before... Now I’m just honestly stacking coins, and I feel much better. Tsk, talking about cycle theory again. Can this round really compare to June? It feels even more intense. That’s right, don’t let emotions drive you, but the question is, who can really do that? Holding onto bottom chips is tough during this drop... how much longer will it fall? Actually, it’s just one sentence: living longer is more important than making quick money, but the prerequisite is having enough capital to survive.

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