2026-01-18 07:33:41

I mentioned this during last year's market rally: the top earning opportunities in the crypto world might not be as abundant anymore. At that time, I advised people around me to take profits when they could, but many criticized me—especially those who missed out. I told them to stop playing, and instead, I was accused of sentencing myself to death. But what is the real situation? If I hadn’t been decisive and exited then, I wouldn’t be just losing money now.

The crypto market can definitely create illusions, making people think the next wave will be even bigger. The problem is, not everyone has accumulated enough market experience and trading muscle memory. The ability to fully exit at high points and take profits when things look good is not something everyone possesses. What seems simple—"timely take profit"—is actually much harder to execute. Greed, FOMO, and luck-driven mentalities are far more stubborn than technical analysis.

Some lessons can’t be learned without personal experience, and no amount of advice can help if you haven’t gone through it. But if you have the chance to listen and learn, it can at least help you avoid some detours.

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ApeWithNoChain

· 11h ago

That really hits home. How many people would have listened if they had taken advice back then? Not everyone has the discipline to "take profits when it's good." Honestly, greed is even harder to understand than K-line charts. The people who argued with you back then are probably still stuck in their positions now. This is the crypto world, always wanting to bet on the next bigger move.

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ZenChainWalker

· 11h ago

Taking profits is easy to talk about but really difficult to do. I only understand after being trapped myself. Really, those who once said you were sentenced to death are now saying nothing at all. Greed is truly the biggest enemy in the crypto world, no doubt. Those who heard about it made money, those who didn't are now regretting. After experiencing a major drop, everything becomes clear. Persuasion is useless. This time, I choose to trust my instincts, sell half first and see. Mindset is the most important lesson in trading; technical skills are secondary.

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AirdropHunter007

· 11h ago

That's right, those people who criticized you back then must be regretting it now. You should have taken the advice earlier; greed is truly the number one killer in the crypto world. I'm the kind of person who can't listen, and now I regret it deeply. Taking profits is easy to talk about, but when the time comes, your mind really gets muddled. It's more of a psychological issue than a technical one, and I am too. This kind of lesson can only be learned through falling flat on your face; no one else's words help. So, investing still requires the courage to withdraw funds; don't think you can always buy the dip every time.

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LightningAllInHero

· 11h ago

That's so true. I also advised a few people back then, and as a result, I got criticized pretty harshly. Now they have no voice at all, haha. Really, taking profits is easy to understand but hard to do. I've also had my setbacks. Greed can really ruin people; it's more terrifying than any technical analysis. Those who took the advice have all made profits, while those who didn't are still dreaming of a turnaround.

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TokenomicsShaman

· 11h ago

I should have listened to you earlier; now it's all lessons learned the hard way. Honestly, greed is something that can't be cured. I'm the kind of person who absolutely refuses to take profits. Really, the hardest part in the crypto world isn't choosing coins, but knowing when to run. Every time I think about waiting a bit longer, a wave of correction crashes and I collapse. Taking profits sounds simple, but actually doing it is extremely difficult, everyone. Those who dare to fully withdraw at high levels are truly tough people. I can't do that.

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