2026-01-12 02:23:25

The math of trading is deceptively simple—10% execution on buys, 10% execution on sells, and the remaining 80%? That's the mental game. Sitting tight while the market does its thing.

Most traders get this backwards. They're constantly fiddling, chasing patterns that don't exist, believing the next trade will be the one. Spoiler alert: miracles don't happen on the charts. What separates winners from the rest is discipline—knowing when to act and, more importantly, when to do absolutely nothing.

Patience isn't boring. It's profitable.

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InscriptionGriller

· 4h ago

You're not wrong. 80% of the time, it's about holding tight without moving, and most of the retail investors get wiped out because of impulsiveness.

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SchrodingerAirdrop

· 12h ago

Damn, this is the real truth. I already understood 80% of the mental preparation, it's just that I can't resist the urge to click.

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PaperHandSister

· 01-12 02:52

That's a great point, 80% of the mindset is really not just talk. I used to be that kind of fool who watched the market every day, and as a result, my account kept getting smaller. Now I've learned to relax and I actually make more money. --- It sounds simple, but actually doing it is really torturous. The hardest moment is resisting the urge to act. --- If you've already set stop-losses, why still watch? That’s the real secret to making money. --- But on the other hand, waiting for too long can easily blow up your mindset. How can one cultivate the ability to ignore it? --- Oh right, I was killed by FOMO before. Now, on the contrary, I am much more stable. --- 20% execution, 80% psychological building. Damn, the truth is so simple, why are so many people still losing money?

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SandwichTrader

· 01-12 02:51

Damn, 80% is just holding back and not moving? That's the real killer move. --- Exactly, most people are just reckless, insisting on trading every day. --- The key is to be able to resist, which is truly more valuable than any technical skill. --- Sounds right, but when the market comes, you still want to buy the dip—that's human nature. --- I'm tired of hearing the word discipline; it really tests whether you've ever made money. --- Stop it, the most difficult time is when you're not trading.

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OnchainSniper

· 01-12 02:47

Wow, this 80% mental preparation is spot on. I'm the fool who can't sit still. Wait, is it really that simple? Then why am I still losing money? Isn't the hardest part just doing nothing? It's such a torment. Another one telling me to be patient. Alright, I'll try not to trade for now.

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PositionPhobia

· 01-12 02:33

80% are psychological games, that's right, I just died here.

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