2025-12-04 04:30:50

#ETH巨鲸增持 Here's a harsh truth: when it comes to trading, what you’re really competing on in the end isn’t intelligence, but endurance.

I’ve set a few hard rules for myself. Lost 5% on a single trade? Shut down the computer immediately—don’t touch the market for three hours. Lost 8% in a day? Go straight to bed, deal with it tomorrow. Stop-losses must be set just below key support levels, and as soon as a position is up 5%, move the stop-loss to breakeven—these all sound simple, but sticking to them always feels like cutting flesh.

I also keep 5% of my portfolio to bet on small-cap coins turning around. But the criteria are strict: on-chain data must show whales aggressively buying, and the coin’s balance on exchanges must drop to historic lows. If either condition isn’t met, I don’t act. Missing out is fine; there will always be more opportunities.

My daily routine is mind-numbingly tedious—drawing lines, marking levels, setting alerts, and following the plan. No dreams of overnight riches, just repeating the same actions like a factory worker.

After 147 days, my account grew 15x, with a maximum drawdown of no more than 5%. Only then did I realize that making money is essentially a byproduct of self-control.

The ones who survive in this market aren’t the smartest—they’re the ones who can control themselves the best. $BTC $ETH $BNB

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PaperHandsCriminal

· 2h ago

Sounds nice, but in the end, it all comes down to psychological strength. I'm the type who wants to make up for losses as soon as I lose money, but the more I try, the more I lose... Turning 15x in 147 days is truly incredible, but I really don't have the patience for that.

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GateUser-5854de8b

· 12-04 07:54

Well said, restraint is indeed the most advanced way to make money—it's more effective than any technical indicator.

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RugPullAlarm

· 12-04 04:52

If on-chain data were really that obvious, the market would have already crashed. I checked those so-called "whale accumulation" addresses—the transaction records show they started accumulating three months ago, and now they're actually dispersing... This narrative sounds appealing, but in practice, it's just self-deception.

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MoonWaterDroplets

· 12-04 04:44

Restraint is truly the most advanced skill; saying more is not as effective as sticking to action. I only understood this after being taught a few lessons by the market.

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GasFeeCrier

· 12-04 04:42

So true, I’ve only now truly understood the importance of patience. All the money I lost before was because I couldn’t keep my hands off.

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GateUser-e56dabd4

· 12-04 04:36

#ETH Whale Accumulation Here's a harsh truth: when it comes to trading, in the end, it's not about brains—it's about endurance. I've set a few ironclad rules for myself. Lost 5% on a single trade? Close the computer immediately and don't touch the market for three hours. Lost 8% in a day? Go straight to sleep and deal with it tomorrow. Stop-loss must be set just below a key support level, and as soon as a profit breaks 5%, move the stop-loss up to break-even—these may sound technically simple, but every time I execute them, it feels like cutting flesh. I also keep 5% of my position to bet on small-cap coins making a comeback. But the conditions are strict: on-chain data must show that whales are aggressively buying, and at the same time, the coin's balance on exchanges must be at a historic low. If either condition isn't met, I don't act. If I miss it, so be it—there are always more opportunities. My daily work is mind-numbingly repetitive—drawing lines, marking positions, setting alerts, sticking to the plan. No dreams of overnight riches, just repeating the same actions like an assembly line worker. After 147 days, my account grew 15x, with a maximum drawdown of no more than 5%. Only then did I realize that making money is essentially a byproduct of self-control. In this market, those who survive aren't the smartest, but the ones who can control themselves the best. $BTC $ETH $BNB

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HappyMinerUncle

· 12-04 04:35

Really, when it comes to endurance, it's a hundred times more important than knowing how to read candlestick charts.

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SandwichVictim

· 12-04 04:34

It's true, only those who can overcome their inner demons can survive; most people fall at the moment they become greedy.

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