2026-01-13 06:58:26

The essence of trading is to follow the market rhythm. If you can't accurately predict short-term movements, it's better to wait for the big opportunity rather than frequently making trades — this patience often helps avoid unnecessary losses.

The profit from primary market trends comes from two dimensions: speed or accuracy. Some people succeed by reacting quickly, entering early, and catching the first half of the trend; others win by making accurate judgments and daring to act when others are in fear. You need to master at least one of these to achieve stable profits. Being able to time the market and also study opportunities is like adding wings to a tiger.

One last point — if you can't change the market, then change yourself. The market is always right; the only things we can change are our trading mindset and discipline. Instead of obsessing over why the market moves this way, it's better to reflect on whether your strategy needs to be iterated. This is the secret to long-term survival.

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BoredWatcher

· 01-13 07:28

Patience is truly a scarce commodity; most people can't do it. Well said, frequent trading basically just amounts to giving away money. The category of speed and accuracy is good, but in actual operation, neither can be relied upon. The key is to recognize your own capabilities. Changing yourself is more realistic than predicting the market. I'm just too greedy, always wanting to ride the entire market. This set of theories sounds perfect, but executing them is another matter. Timing the market is easier said than done.

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DecentralizeMe

· 01-13 07:23

To be honest, this paragraph really hit me. I used to be the kind of fool who traded frequently, and as a result, I lost so much that I doubted life itself. Now I deeply understand what "waiting for the golden opportunity" means. When it comes to speed and accuracy, I choose accuracy. Being quick to react makes it easy to be impulsive, so I still need to hone my judgment. The most important sentence is, "If you can't change the market, then change yourself." That's the truth. But it's easier to say than to do, and many people get stuck at this step.

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GateUser-40edb63b

· 01-13 07:21

That's right, but the key is discipline. Very few people can do it. Frequent trading is just giving money to the exchange. I've learned this lesson long ago. Waiting is really the hardest part. Watching the market go up and down but unable to hold back. If you can't be fast, then be accurate. Choose one of the two. I choose the latter. The market is always right. This phrase hits hard... Reflecting on oneself is much more effective than blaming others. It's really a mindset issue. Knowing is easy, doing is hard.

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HashBandit

· 01-13 07:15

ngl the "patience beats frequency" thing hits different when you remember back in my mining days—was literally throwing hardware at every dip thinking speed mattered, then gas fees obliterated the math anyway... turns out timing the market beats timing transactions, who knew

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