2026-01-11 14:32:26

On the third day of entering the market, the market trend began to fluctuate, and the pattern was disrupted. Observations show that many are returning, but the real large funds are still in the observation stage, and it is expected that two more waves of absorption are needed to stabilize.

These past two days, I have retraced 120K, which is quite uncomfortable. Originally, the account had a profit margin of 50,000 USDT, but it was hit quite a bit. Looking back at the entire trading cycle, 90% of the profit actually comes from those large positions and leveraged trades, while the frequent small operations and switching mostly break even or incur small losses.

This experience has strengthened a thought: contract trading must be pursued. Instead of frequently trial and error in spot trading, it’s better to focus on contracts and wait for the real big trend to arrive. The market requires patience, and so does the account.

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OffchainOracle

· 01-11 15:02

120K drawdown... Oh well, this is the fate of spot trading. Futures trading is the real firepower, just wait for the wind to come. Frequent small operations are just bleeding oneself; it's time to recognize this. Whether two waves of support are stable depends mainly on when big funds will enter. The 50,000 profit margin has been wiped out, so heartbreaking. Frequent trial and error in spot trading is just paying tuition to the exchange. Focusing firepower on futures trading is indeed more rational, but risk management is also necessary. This market cycle has taught me that patience and holding positions are the keys to success.

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ParanoiaKing

· 01-11 14:58

A 120K drawdown is a bit hard to handle, small-scale cutting is really just cutting leeks oneself Contracts still need to be used, trying in spot is just sending money Big funds are still watching the show, we also need to stay calm Wait, can this wave really be stable? It feels like it will drop further Frequent operations are suicide, I've also suffered this loss Be patient and wait for that real big trend, don't be shaken out 90% of profits come from heavy positions and leverage, this statement is a bit provocative Contract firepower concentrated action is much better than messing around in spot The account also needs patience, the market is always there If these two waves really come, it will take off. Now, you just need to maintain your mindset

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LootboxPhobia

· 01-11 14:56

120K is gone directly, this is the price of impatience. Frequent operations are really just giving money to the exchange. Waiting for a big market trend still depends on contracts; spot trading is just a waste of time. This wave of volatility, learn to lie flat on the spot. With such a deep retracement, how can the mentality remain stable? It feels good. Sounds like reviewing your own loss experience... I can relate. Focusing firepower on contracts sounds great, but in practice, it's still easy to get liquidated. 90% of profits rely on big orders, so just wait patiently. Anyway, small orders don't have much money.

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ForkTongue

· 01-11 14:41

A 120K drawdown is a bit intense, but I think you're on the right track with contracts. Frequent small trades are indeed suicidal trading, wasting fees and time. Wait, large funds are still on the sidelines? Then maybe we entered too early in this round. Focusing on contracts sounds simple, but how many can really withstand a pullback? Accounts need patience, but people need it even more. That's the real challenge. A 120K drawdown will take me several days to recover my mindset, haha. A drawdown is just a drawdown; anyway, unrealized gains aren't real money. The key is not to get liquidated. When a big market move comes, I just want to break even in one shot, but I'm afraid I won't catch that moment.

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SurvivorshipBias

· 01-11 14:35

120k drawdown is quite serious, but that's the fate of contracts. Frequent cutting really is slow death; we've long since realized this. Big funds are watching, and we also need to learn to wait. Idle money is the most valuable asset. Small-scale trial and error just send fees to the exchange; it's not too late to wake up. This wave needs a thorough review; if two waves are to be supported steadily, be prepared for a break. Messing around with spot trading is not as good as focusing on a contract to place a big bet; at least winning feels great. That's right, the market tests this patience; many people fail because they can't wait.

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