2025-12-24 13:20:50

On the 49th day of playing NBA betting trading on the prediction market platform. A common phenomenon on big game days is intense volatility, and today is a vivid lesson—6 predictions with 2 correct. I added a large over/under prediction before the game, but it also resulted in a loss. A single-day drawdown of 250 units, the numbers look quite bad.

Interestingly, when losing money, I actually want to continue more. Why? Honestly, it's still the desire to hit a new high, and this desire makes judgment less rational. To be honest, today I should have only placed 1-2 bets, but greed overpowered reason, and I ended up losing.

This is a common trap in prediction market trading—after a series of losses, increasing bets in an attempt to quickly recover. What should be done is to reduce risk exposure and stabilize the mindset. Experience and lessons often come together.

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SchrodingerPrivateKey

· 9h ago

Damn, it's this mental barrier again, really tormenting.

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CodeAuditQueen

· 9h ago

This is a typical re-entrancy attack logic. When losing, you want to turn the tables, but end up turning your own risk parameters into an infinite loop.

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BearMarketBuilder

· 9h ago

250 units... That's the cost of greed --- I told myself not to chase orders, but in the end, you still have to suffer the losses --- This mindset is really incredible, the more you lose, the more you want to turn it around, and it ends up like this --- NBA betting is like this, the fluctuations are really outrageous --- The key is to recognize yourself and not let desire hijack your judgment --- Losing money tests human nature the most, I don't have that willpower --- Understanding the principle and truly applying it are two different things, this is a lesson learned --- 250... Ah, who hasn't suffered this kind of loss --- You should stay calm for a few days and not think about turning it all around in one go

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ZkProofPudding

· 9h ago

Greed really is a killer in trading, I feel you.

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MEVictim

· 9h ago

Haha, once again the market has taught me a lesson. Greed really is a trader’s killer. Losing 250 units just like that, and then trying to push for a new high... My brain, huh. Event day is just a test of mentality. Betting more after two consecutive losses, I really got carried away.

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liquiditea_sipper

· 9h ago

Losing 250 units and still wanting to continue—this mindset is truly the common trait of gamblers. I've done this myself too; it's incredibly thrilling.

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