2026-01-20 05:31:33

Not bearish? No. Not seeing opportunities? Even less so. To be honest, what truly makes me cautious is the risk of overparticipation.

I used to be very greedy, wanting to jump in at the slightest movement—just get in first, and regret is always an option. But after experiencing a complete bull and bear cycle, my mindset has completely changed. Now, more often than not, I choose to stay on the sidelines and wait.

This is not cowardice, but clarity after experiencing losses. Every market cycle seems like an opportunity to make money, which sounds greedy but is actually draining. True gains never come from winning every single time, but from knowing when to rest. The most regrettable decisions are often not missing out, but forcing oneself into a bad position at the wrong moment. In crypto investing, the ultimate competition is not reaction speed, but reverence for risk.

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OnChainArchaeologist

· 14m ago

Really, those words hit the nail on the head. I used to be in the late stages of FOMO, but now I find that waiting in cash feels much more comfortable than being fully invested and anxious. People who want to make money every time often end up losing every time. After going through a few cycles, I realized that self-control is itself a form of competitiveness. That's right, the pain has never been from missing out, but from being forced into a position and trapped. This is why those who live the longest are often not the ones who react the fastest. I deeply resonate with what you said, but most people simply can't hear it.

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MEVHunterWang

· 7h ago

To be honest, that really hit home. A few years ago, I was trying to do everything I could, and as a result, my account was like a roller coaster, and my mindset also collapsed. Now, just sitting still honestly is better than anything.

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SerLiquidated

· 7h ago

Having experienced several margin calls, I now understand what risk respect is... Now I also prefer to stay still if I can avoid action.

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NftRegretMachine

· 7h ago

Really, over-participating at this point hits the mark. Wanting to profit every time but actually the easiest to lose. The thrill of bottom-fishing is truly addictive; the later you wake up, the more it hurts. Staying put sounds easy but is hard to do; who doesn't want to earn a little more? The mindset of waiting is really costly; most people simply can't hold out. Only after experiencing it do you realize that taking a break is also a skill. Opportunities will always come; it's just that you're already out of ammunition when they arrive. This must be engraved in your mind: not acting when you shouldn't and placing heavy bets is indeed a big trap.

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FunGibleTom

· 7h ago

Really, over-participation is the real trap; I've fallen into it too.

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