2025-12-29 14:23:42

Ever notice how traders obsess over the entries they allegedly botched? Someone claims they 'fumbled a 20k opportunity' when their actual holdings never exceeded 300k total. The narrative inflation is real—people love exaggerating the profits they missed rather than celebrating what they actually accumulated. It's a fascinating mix of regret bias and portfolio psychology. The gap between perceived loss and actual exposure tells you plenty about market sentiment and how we rationalize our trading decisions.

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ReverseFOMOguy

· 7h ago

Haha, that's the common problem among crypto people. They miss the 200,000 opportunity on their lips, but in reality, their holdings might have just dropped a bit. That's right, everyone loves to boast about "almost making a big profit," never revealing how much they actually earned. Honestly, most people are like this, self-hypnotizing themselves, feeling comfortable. This psychological tactic is really brilliant; the sense of regret always outweighs the feeling of gain. Crypto enthusiasts are best at amplifying those "could-have-been" scenarios, with top-notch mental resilience. Once you see through this, it's really just seeking comfort.

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SolidityJester

· 7h ago

Haha, really, earning a few thousand yuan and then bragging about missing out on a million-dollar deal. Honestly, this psychological issue is even more difficult than trading techniques. Are you also like this? A losing trade can be spun into a story that lasts a week.

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MintMaster

· 7h ago

Ha, isn't this just like those people in the group bragging every day? Saying they missed a wave of getting rich, but their accounts only have a few cents. Claiming they missed out on 20k profit, but in reality, their portfolio didn't even reach 300k, which is indeed ridiculous. Basically, it's a psychological effect—losing money feels worse than not making money, and we all have this little flaw. This kind of regret bias is really incredible. Counting virtual profits every day is not as good as taking a good look at your current holdings. Narrative inflation... People love to exaggerate the opportunities they missed, but their actual trading skills? Speechless.

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StillBuyingTheDip