#美SEC促进加密资产创新监管框架 What’s the most common mistake beginners make? When making a small profit, they panic and close the position instantly to avoid giving it back, but when facing big losses, they stubbornly hold on to the end. For a $20,000 position, they panic-sell after a 5% gain, only to watch it soar 50% afterward. Next time, they try to hold longer, but after not selling at the top, it drops back to the starting point and they’re unwilling to cut their losses. This logic is backwards—don’t overreact to small fluctuations, but if it truly breaks support, exit quickly.



Don’t chase new coins for novelty. 99% of those flashy projects are just there to take your money. Stick to mainstream coins that have already dropped significantly. When $BTC and $ETH have bottomed out and started consolidating, test the waters with 10% of your position. You’re not trying to catch the absolute bottom—wait until it’s confirmed to have stabilized before getting in. It might be slower, but at least you won’t fall into a collapse.

Wait for a signal before averaging down. Many people rush in as soon as the price drops, only to get trapped deeper. The correct approach is to wait until the trend clearly turns upward, then add 20%-30% of your position on a pullback. It’s better to pay a little more than to catch a falling knife—it’s much more important to be on the right side of the trend than to chase the lowest price.

The last tip is the most crucial: after each rally, withdraw your principal. Every time there’s a pump, take out your principal plus half the profits, and let the rest ride. No matter how good your portfolio looks, if you can’t withdraw it, it’s just numbers on paper.
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DeFiVeteranvip
· 12-06 09:22
Well said, withdrawing the principal has saved me so many times; otherwise, I'd just be a paper millionaire.
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FomoAnxietyvip
· 12-06 09:20
Honestly, this theory sounds flawless, but it's still easy to mess up in practice. I'm the type who sells as soon as it goes up 5%, and I regret it every time.
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RektButStillHerevip
· 12-06 09:20
Same old talk again... but wait, this time there’s actually something valuable, especially that last point about withdrawing the principal. I’ve learned it the hard way after making too many mistakes.
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HashRateHermitvip
· 12-06 09:19
Withdrawing the principal is truly brilliant; so many people get stuck on the numbers on the screen... That's absolutely right.
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StablecoinSkepticvip
· 12-06 09:18
That's right, mindset is the hardest thing to master. You sell at 5%, then watch a 50% gain disappear before your eyes, and then you turn around and want to hold on no matter what. There are plenty of people who keep repeating this cycle.
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GateUser-74b10196vip
· 12-06 09:18
You're absolutely right, but it's really hard to put into practice. Last time, I got greedy for that 5% yield and ended up missing out on a 50% market move. I'm still regretting it.
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PriceOracleFairyvip
· 12-06 09:10
ngl the whole "panic sell on 5% then diamond hand the 50% loss" thing is literally just inverted risk management... it's giving newbie energy fr fr
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