2026-01-15 14:42:06

Last night, when BTC broke through 96k, I was still downstairs scrolling on my phone. I saw the message "Bearish positions being wiped out in a big way" at first glance and instantly snapped to attention😂. Someone in the group immediately called for chasing the rally, but my first reaction was to close my leverage positions.

This market really tests execution. The biggest fear is slippage in that split second—hard-earned orders getting hit with several points of spread due to insufficient depth, instantly eating into profits. So this week, I shifted my focus to building a "trading foundation."

A good trading infrastructure can help you avoid many pitfalls. Sufficient depth, fast execution, low costs—these are the keys to surviving longer in this market. Instead of blindly chasing the rally, it's better to put more effort into choosing reliable trading platforms and tools.

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OnlyOnMainnet

· 5h ago

Using leverage is truly amazing. I was still holding on at the time, and a sudden slippage made me laugh out loud. That's so right. Depth is the key, otherwise chasing in is just giving away money. At the moment of 96k, how many people got liquidated? Poor execution can really be deadly. Instead of chasing the rise, it's better to first build a solid foundation. That's the real reason for long-term survival. When chasing the rise, people often overlook slippage. By the time they realize it, they've already lost several points. Choosing a good platform can really save a lot of worry. Just saving on slippage fees can amount to a big sum.

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BagHolderTillRetire

· 5h ago

I understand. This time, you really need to hold steady; slippage can wipe you out.

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ShitcoinArbitrageur

· 5h ago

I fucking entered at 98k, and I'm still losing now. This is the price of insufficient depth. Slippage is really incredible, a difference of over ten points in an instant. Without a good platform, you can't play this wave of market. Chasing the rise only makes you cannon fodder. I'm now focusing on optimizing the trading process, or else I get eaten up on points every time. Back when I was at 96k, I was sleeping. When I woke up, I saw it was green. Regretted not setting a proper stop-loss. Infrastructure is indeed important, more important than anything else. Otherwise, you're just giving money to the exchange.

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BackrowObserver

· 5h ago

Chasing gains is easy, staying alive is hard. Bro, you made the right choice this time. --- Slippage is truly the silent killer; it disappears in the blink of an eye. --- Instead of following the crowd to shout buy/sell signals, it's better to choose the right tools first. --- When it was 96k, I was also in, just didn't chase it. Now I don't regret it. --- Doing the flat leverage step well is impressive; many people fall into greed. --- Poor infrastructure makes even the fastest hands useless; this statement hits home. --- Depth, cost, and execution speed are all indispensable. Choosing the wrong platform makes everything futile. --- Sometimes, doing nothing is the best move.

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ETH_Maxi_Taxi

· 5h ago

That's right, slippage really can eat away at your profits in half a month. If the platform has poor liquidity, don't expect to survive in this kind of market. Chasing the rally? You might as well spend your money on good tools, at least you won't get your orders eaten. During the 96k wave, I also looked at the depth and then pulled back; it's not worth gambling. Infrastructure is the key; understanding this is what makes you a true trader. Some people love blindly chasing, then complain that the market is unfair—laughable. Slippage killer, choosing the wrong platform is like committing suicide. Instead of chasing hot trends, it's better to first solidify your trading system. Do you understand now?

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SoliditySurvivor

· 5h ago

Almost got caught, but luckily reacted quickly and closed the leverage position.

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