2026-01-17 12:28:22

The essence of the crypto world is actually very brutal—it will teach you what market risk really means in the most direct way.

When I first entered the market, like most people, I was holding a few thousand dollars I had saved up, with dreams of doubling my money. And what happened? The market gave me a harsh wake-up call. At that time, I was following trends, listening to influencers' calls, chasing gains and selling on dips, which almost wiped out my principal.

It wasn't until later that I realized a truth: in this market, small funds cannot rely on intelligence or luck to grow steadily. It all comes down to one word—discipline.

**Only look at charts, don’t listen to stories**

The noise in the crypto world is terrifying. Messages flood the group chat, with all kinds of "hundredfold coins"

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MetaverseLandlady

· 2h ago

You're so right, listening to influencers calling the shots is the original sin. I also experienced the moment my principal was wiped out. Now I never touch those coins hyped in those groups again.

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ContractHunter

· 6h ago

To be honest, the words discipline really hit home for me. I used to go all-in just based on what a big influencer said, and ended up losing so much that I doubted my life. Now I realize that making money isn't that easy; you have to stick to the rules.

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MEVSandwichVictim

· 7h ago

Listening to big influencers' signals is not as good as listening to your own heartbeat; after all, you're going to lose money either way.

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AlwaysQuestioning

· 7h ago

The words "discipline" are well said, but 90% of people forget immediately after turning away.

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