2026-01-11 14:22:53

2026 is here, but it wasn't launched through predictions; it was driven by decisions.

The market tests over the past year have been brutal—testing patience, psychology, and faith. Many lost their way amid volatility, but some are becoming clearer: what to do and what not to do, which signals are noise and which are real signals. This marks the beginning of a new chapter.

My understanding is straightforward: sustainable growth doesn't come from chasing every rise and fall, but from those who truly control risk, master their emotions, and can think ahead. Their advantage lies in discipline, not luck.

This year's plan revolves around two directions. First is strategic depth—not more trades, but deeper thinking. When the market rotates and narratives change, a clear long-term framework becomes a reassurance. Second is psychological resilience—the ability to make decisions under pressure, which often determines the final outcome.

The hardest part of trading is not just seeing the right trend, but also being able to hold on after seeing it. Many people's problem is: they know they should hold long-term but can't withstand the volatility. This is not an intelligence issue; it's a mindset issue.

In 2026, I want to refine my understanding through participating in community discussions, sharing thoughts, and listening to different perspectives. The development of the Web3 ecosystem requires deep conversations, not superficial praise or complaints. This process itself is growth—the growth of cognition.

Finally, what I want to say is simple: abandon impulsiveness, choose patience; abandon chasing hot topics, build structures; abandon pure profit-seeking, contribute to the community. These may sound cliché, but few truly practice them. Perhaps this is where the gap lies.

In 2026, vision should guide actions, and sustainability should define success.

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EthMaximalist

· 01-11 14:52

That's so true, holding on is the hardest step.

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StablecoinSkeptic

· 01-11 14:49

It seems to be the same old "mindset determines everything" rhetoric, but it is indeed reasonable. What really stalls most people is not market judgment, but psychological resilience, especially after experiencing several rounds of heavy losses. I can't help but wonder, does the "discipline over luck" framework also have to be compromised in extreme market conditions? I agree that deep thinking is more valuable than chasing after short-term gains, but I wonder how many people can really withstand a 50% drop in a month and still continue to discuss the "long-term framework." Honestly, community discussions are definitely more interesting than simply chasing returns. Hearing different perspectives is quite eye-opening. But in Web3... what is hyped up and what is actually done are often two different things, which is the current situation. Decision-making is indeed more valuable than predictions, there's no point arguing about that. The problem is that most people's decisions are fundamentally wrapped in gambler's psychology.

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CrossChainBreather

· 01-11 14:48

That's correct, but the key is whether you can really endure this wave of the market without taking losses. Off-topic for a second, those who can stay disciplined if they get it right are truly rare. I know a bunch of people who understand the need for long-term holding but can't endure more than three months. Deep conversations about this idea are pretty good, definitely better than those who just shout buy/sell all day. Honestly, mindset is the biggest dividing line; IQ levels are pretty similar. The difference between noise and signals is now more obvious; you need to learn how to filter. This is the proper attitude you should have when playing crypto, not just following the herd and chasing highs.

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AirdropJunkie

· 01-11 14:48

Well said. The worst part is knowing you should HODL but still cutting losses at the high point.

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GhostAddressHunter

· 01-11 14:43

It seems to be about mindset and discipline, but I'm more curious about what proportion of people can truly withstand the volatility? It feels like most are still gambling on luck. You're right, holding on is much harder than predicting correctly, I have personal experience with that. A clear framework is indeed very useful, but having only a framework without execution power is useless; the key is whether you can follow through or not. Web3 needs in-depth conversations, I agree with that, but in reality, how many discussions are not just people bragging or insulting each other? By 2026, it all depends on who can really let go of impulsiveness, but that's easier said than done. It sounds like a motivational speech, but some people just can't do these basic things. Decision-making is truly much more important than prediction; too few people realize this. The problem of not being able to withstand volatility is not about intelligence at all, it's about mental resilience; it's really hitting home. Instead of discussing visions, it's better to see who can stick to a complete cycle first. Discipline vs luck, most people can't tell which part of their earnings is actually higher.

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