2025-12-26 14:30:54

In early 2025, I learned a costly lesson. Looking back, this was my biggest single-year loss since entering the industry.

Counting the painful lessons one by one: Trump concept coins FOMOed in at high levels and got trapped. Melania coins also didn't escape; I jumped in and got slapped in the face. The Libra story was even worse, another classic case of chasing highs and buying in. My entire Altcoin season holdings were almost wiped out, and Meme coins didn't fare much better. Plus, I was too greedy with futures trading, going all-in and ending up in trouble.

What was the final result? Eight figures vanished into thin air.

Thinking about it now, FOMO really is the biggest killer in the crypto market. When it was time to cut losses, I didn't; when I should have been out, I was still chasing.

How was your 2025?

TRUMP-0.84%

MELANIA-1.93%

ALT-1.6%

MEME4.99%

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ImpermanentLossFan

· 6h ago

Losing the 8-digit number and still able to post, this mindset is really impressive. I'm just going to eat and sleep now.

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MetaverseLandlord

· 6h ago

Losing an 8-digit amount and still staying calm to review the situation, this mentality is truly exceptional. I was exactly like this last year; I couldn't help but rush when I saw others making money, and as a result, I ended up being the bagholder at high positions. FOMO is more terrifying than losing money itself, really. I've heard the word stop-loss a thousand times, but I still can't execute it properly, so frustrating. It's really just greed plus bad luck, nothing else. I should have been fully out and relaxed long ago, but I insisted on taking a shot. I've learned this lesson several times, but probably won't change next time haha. Going all-in is truly a poison; once you start, you're hooked. May I ask how much capital you still have left to continue trading? Your review seems quite rational; you should be adjusting your strategy. Honestly, an 8-digit amount is indeed a huge sum, but if you can come to terms with it, you've already won half the battle.

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FomoAnxiety

· 6h ago

8 digits gone? Bro, this isn't a class, you're being cleared out... Trump, Melania, Libra—all covered in one go. This combo move is truly amazing. FOMO is really a poison, one after another, it gets you hooked.

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AirdropHunterZhang

· 6h ago

8 digits just gone like that? I don't think that's called a loss, it's called paying tuition fees, haha... But really, the moment you go all-in on futures, you should have realized it.

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DeFiGrayling

· 6h ago

No way, 8 digits? Is this real? Just a single all-in on futures and you can make such a big splash...

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GasWastingMaximalist

· 7h ago

Oh my, this is a real lesson learned the hard way. An 8-figure amount just disappeared like that, truly incredible.

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