2026-01-10 18:31:18

The 24/7 nonstop operation of the crypto market presents both opportunities and challenges for traders. Staring at screens for extended periods, sleep deprivation, setting overly aggressive goals—these seemingly common behaviors often hide underlying issues worth pondering. Can sustained mental stress lead to a decline in decision-making quality? Exhausted traders are often more prone to making irrational choices due to emotional fluctuations, ultimately affecting overall performance.

Perhaps the answer to the problem does not lie in how to adapt to this never-resting market, but in how to set healthy boundaries for oneself. Finding a balance between trading and life may be more effective in ensuring long-term stable performance than blindly chasing every trading opportunity.

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AirdropFatigue

· 9h ago

Honestly, I've heard this many times, but every time I lose money, I regret not listening carefully. I have the most say in the area of sleep deprivation. Staying up late to watch the market results in missing the best entry points, which is really ironic. Instead of daily motivational quotes, it's better to set stop-loss and take-profit levels directly and then go to sleep—simple, straightforward, and effective.

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SerLiquidated

· 10h ago

I knew it, night owls chasing orders are all fools. Those who lost everything should now understand. --- Trading when sleep-deprived? That's basically suicidal trading. I've seen too many get wiped out due to fatigue. --- That's true, but how many people can really do it... --- Instead of chasing every opportunity, it's better to learn when to turn off your phone. --- My friend monitors the market 24/7, now his mental state is worrying, but he hasn't made any money. --- Set boundaries? The market won't wait for you to sleep, it's tough. --- It's easy to say, but hard to do. When you see the market move, you can't help but jump in.

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GasFeeGazer

· 01-12 02:38

Really, I used to monitor the market 24/7, and it only resulted in losses... Now, with a set strategy and just sleeping, my account earns more.

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MeltdownSurvivalist

· 01-10 18:57

Speaking from experience, I can say that watching the market 24/7 can really drive you crazy. I once tried sleeping only 20 hours a week, and what was the result? I ended up losing everything.

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TeaTimeTrader

· 01-10 18:56

Really, staying up all night watching the market has made me neurotic, and I regret losing money to death. It's better to have a cup of tea and calm down.

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gm_or_ngmi

· 01-10 18:56

Staring at the screen until my eyes hurt, only to lose a week's worth of gains in one move. Truly not worth it.

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MerkleMaid

· 01-10 18:54

To be honest, I am the kind of person who stares at the screen until my eyes hurt, then makes a bunch of bad decisions... Now I finally understand. --- Trading in a state of exhaustion is basically self-destructive; we have to honestly face this fact. --- Lack of sleep makes it impossible to play this game; my blood, sweat, and tears are the lessons learned. --- Every time I stay up late to trade, I regret it, but I can't change it next time either, haha... --- Boundaries are very important but hard to maintain; who doesn't want to earn a little more? --- Emotional trading is truly a killer; when rested, judgment is completely different. --- The 24/7 market is a trap, making you think opportunities are always there. --- Health boundaries > catching a few limit-ups; this is true but hard to implement. --- Wow, this is just saying me—sleeping three to four hours a day. --- Long-term stable profit vs short-term get-rich-quick mentality, choosing either is difficult.

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RektCoaster

· 01-10 18:47

I just said, staying up all night trading should have been quit long ago. So many people blow up their accounts like this... --- That's right, but how many can really do it? Greed will kill you. --- Lack of sleep makes emotions explode. Making decisions at this time is pure gambling. I've learned this the hard way. --- The key is knowing you need to rest, but when you see the market again, you can't sit still. It's a vicious cycle. --- Instead of saying balance, it's better to say discipline. Set your take profit and stop loss, then close your eyes and sleep. It's not that hard. --- The 24/7 market indeed wears people out, but on the other hand, who isn't in such an environment? Winning depends on mindset. --- That's why I only look at the weekly chart now. Every day, my screen is filled with mental breakdowns.

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NervousFingers

· 01-10 18:43

Well said... I'm the kind of person who stares at the screen until my eyes are crossed, then I look at the orders I placed at 3 a.m. and want to smash the screen. Really, sometimes I wake up and realize I've lost a month's salary, and I can't even remember why I placed such big orders. My mental state is completely maxed out.

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