Retail Investors Entering Crypto Trading: Why Risk Management Is More Important Than Making Money

RumbleValidator · 2026-01-23T07:42:11+00:00

At the International Economic Forum, a representative from a leading exchange emphasized that retail investors should enter the crypto market gradually, recommending the use of small amounts of funds for exploration and avoiding risking all their capital at once. He compared beginners to people who can't swim, advising them not to jump recklessly into deep water but to first accumulate experience to achieve steady profits.

RumbleValidator

2026-01-23 07:42:11

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【Blockchain Rhythm】A senior industry insider from a leading exchange recently discussed at the International Economic Forum that retail investors entering the crypto market should emphasize a gradual learning process when participating in trading, and risk management is equally crucial. His straightforward advice: don’t put essential funds like living expenses or mortgage money all in, use small amounts of money that you can afford to lose to explore and experiment, which is the right way.

He used a simple analogy — people who can’t swim shouldn’t jump into deep water. The principle is understood by many, but many can’t control themselves. This analogy is especially fitting in the crypto market. With high volatility, information overload, and FOMO emotions everywhere, many beginners can’t resist the temptation and go all-in immediately, ending up with disastrous losses. In fact, start with small amounts, learn to read K-line charts, understand risk control indicators, experience real fluctuations, and gradually increase your investment as you gain experience. Only then can you survive longer and earn steadily.

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LiquidatedDreams

· 9h ago

No matter how nicely you say it, it’s useless. The bottom line is don’t be greedy, but how many people can really listen? --- Going all-in feels great for a moment, clearing your position and getting burned—this lesson can only be learned by paying the tuition yourself. --- Is risk control more important than making money? Wake up, most people come in wanting to turn things around with one shot. Who the hell really wants to be steady? --- Small-scale trial and error sounds simple, but in reality, after a few losses, people start to add more. Human nature makes it so. --- It’s the same old story. Those who really make money go all-in right from the start. These warnings are meant for those who are losing money. --- They don’t know how to swim but insist on jumping in. The crypto market plays this drama every day. I’m just here watching and eating popcorn. --- It makes sense, but the problem is when FOMO kicks in, who can still remember? Greed is embedded in our genes. --- Start small? How much mental preparation does it take to resist adding more? I just can’t do it. --- This old tune is tired. The key is how to tell which times are real opportunities and which are traps.

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LiquidationOracle

· 15h ago

That's right, but too many people just don't listen. I've seen those who go all-in right away and end up losing their house down payment. Risk control isn't some profound science; it's just that staying alive is more important than making money.

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SolidityJester

· 01-24 16:08

You're absolutely right, but the reality is that some people just won't listen. I've seen too many people go all in right away, only to lose everything in a black swan event. Really, risk control may sound like a cliché, but in the crypto world, it's a matter of life and death; no one can fight against it. The feeling of going all-in is exciting, but the feeling of having your account wiped out is even more intense. Trying small amounts for trial and error is indeed reliable; although the returns are slower, at least you can keep playing. FOMO is more profitable than any project in the crypto space; it preys on people's rationality.

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HappyToBeDumped

· 01-23 08:12

Everyone understands the principle, but the key is that FOMO really makes it hard to hold back --- Those who go all-in are the ones crying and retreating later; I am the opposite example haha --- Small-scale trial and error is indeed reliable; I came to learn, not to get rich overnight --- Every time I read articles like this, I think of my past foolishness. Now I understand what it means that living is the most important --- Very true, but when the market really comes, people still get caught up; human nature is like that --- People who manage risk well simply don't complain; they quietly make money --- I’ve already invested my meal money before, but now I’m really scared; I’d rather miss out than experience that feeling again --- Can't swim but still insist on going into the water—that's probably a common problem among retail investors --- Taking it slow is actually faster; I truly believe in this now --- Small-scale exploration is indeed the only way out; I’ve seen too many people end up with a total loss after going all-in

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LiquiditySurfer

· 01-23 08:09

It sounds good, but how many can really do it? I've seen too many people talk about risk control but go all-in with their hands... This is the magic of the crypto market, where rational analysis and FOMO are just one limit-up away.

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ImpermanentPhobia

· 01-23 08:09

Everyone understands the reasoning, but some people still go all-in right away—that's the magic of crypto.

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SmartContractWorker

· 01-23 08:06

That's true, but do you really think beginners can resist going all-in? I don't think so.

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FlatlineTrader

· 01-23 07:56

Everyone understands the logic, but the moment you enter the market, your brain goes blank. FOMO takes over, and you don't care about risk control indicators.

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