2026-01-16 18:25:24

Recently re-entered trading, and this experience has made me realize a very practical issue — making small profits frequently but losing big amounts. It's easy to get caught when going long, but shorting seems to better match my trading rhythm.

I've summarized a few painful lessons: first, stop-losses must be planned in advance. Instead of waiting until you're caught in a position and then struggling whether to cut losses, it's better to clearly mark the stop-loss level before placing the order. This way, you'll have peace of mind and be more decisive in execution.

Second, it's a mindset issue. The biggest danger in trading is getting emotional. Once emotions dominate decision-making, judgments tend to become distorted. Learn to calmly view each market movement — there's no need to fear missing out on a wave of profit. Missing one is not a problem; the real issue is getting slapped in the face because of greed.

Currently holding $DASH, starting with an account balance of 37,000, aiming to reach 50,000. During this process, I need to continuously refine my trading logic and execution skills — cultivation is a long-term journey.

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GhostInTheChain

· 14h ago

Making a small profit and losing big money, I know this too well—one big gamble and it's gone. Setting stop-losses sounds easy, but actually doing it is really hard. When emotions take over, everything is forgotten. DASH, keep going. When you reach 50,000, remember to share your achievements. Shorting is indeed more comfortable than longing; you don't have to fight the market maker in a battle of wits every day. Greed is truly the poison of trading. I've fallen into this trap more than once.

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GasFeePhobia

· 14h ago

Losing small and gaining big is a trap I've fallen into too. Shorting is definitely more enjoyable haha. You're right about stop-loss; mental preparation should be done in advance, otherwise after opening a position, it's just a bunch of regrets. Greed is truly a deadly disease. Missing out on one wave, so what? Just continue with the next wave and it's all good. Holding DASH, keep going! Going from 3.7 to 50,000 is not a dream.

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notSatoshi1971

· 14h ago

Losing small and gaining big is a trap I also fell into. To be honest, it's still because I didn't set stop-loss properly. All my previous losses were due to chasing highs and being reluctant to cut losses. Speaking of which, shorting is indeed more comfortable than going long, at least you don't have to constantly worry about getting caught. Can DASH reach 50,000... It depends on your subsequent actions. Keeping a proper mindset can indeed help you go far. Stop-loss must be set in advance. When opening a position, you should think about where to run if things go wrong. Otherwise, being driven by emotions makes everything pointless. Greed is truly the biggest killer in trading. I'm also trying to break this bad habit now.

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AirdropHunterXM

· 14h ago

This matter of stop-loss is spot on. I used to be the kind of person who only regrets after opening a position. Now I draw the lines in advance. Making small profits and taking big losses is the most heartbreaking. I've been caught in long positions enough times; I still need to find a rhythm that suits me. For this DASH bet, going from 37,000 to 50,000 feels like a lot of pressure. Keep going, brother. Mindset is really the biggest enemy in trading. It's much harder to cultivate than technical skills. Missing a market opportunity isn't a big deal; being slapped in the face by greed is what really hurts. Stop-loss must be enforced rigidly, or your account will eventually blow up. I'm still practicing staying calm when watching the market. It's too easy to get carried away.

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OfflineValidator

· 14h ago

Making small profits and suffering big losses is something I know too well, a history of blood and tears, brother. Planning stop-loss in advance is spot on, but executing it is still difficult. Shorting is indeed more comfortable than going long, I’ve also discovered this pattern. The target from 3.7 to 5 is not small, keep pushing. Emotions are really the key; once you get carried away, it’s all over. How do you see this DASH coin? What is your current holding ratio? Cultivating long-term is a matter of practice, this sentence hits hard. Making small profits and suffering big losses for half a year, it’s not easy to jump out. Greed being slapped in the face is the biggest poison in trading.

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