2025-12-29 14:24:43

Recently, I’ve been discussing with friends in the community and found that many have already given up in the bear market—accounts shrinking, mental state collapsing, and some even starting to doubt the entire blockchain ecosystem. In fact, the bear market is the real test of strength. Today, I want to share some practical experience, all summarized from losses, which may be different from what most people think.

**Tip 1: Actively cut losses, don’t fight the downtrend**

The biggest pitfall in a bear market isn’t the sharp decline itself, but reckless tinkering. My approach is quite "timid"—set a stop-loss line and don’t change it: reduce positions when down 10%, clear all when down 20%. Why be so aggressive? Because rebounds are common in a bear market, but a rebound doesn’t mean a reversal. Once deeply trapped, it might take years to turn around. In actual operations, I use conditional orders for automatic stop-loss, place the order, and then close the software. This helps avoid emotional interference.

**Tip 2: Keep an eye on the market, but don’t become a nervous wreck**

Some say you should completely lie flat during a bear market, but I disagree. Bear markets are volatile, with frequent black swan events, so not watching the market is like going naked. But the purpose of monitoring isn’t to trade every minute; it’s to focus on a few key indicators: where is the weekly support level, have large wallets recently moved, and what’s the trend of net inflow on exchanges. Take the LUNA collapse as an example—on-chain data had already shown whales dumping heavily, but many people simply didn’t look at this information.

**Tip 3: Dollar-cost averaging, like bargaining at a market**

Those shouting "Full position! This is the last dip before a bull market!" are either naive or have ulterior motives. My strategy is to split the funds prepared for buying the dip into 10 parts, adding one part each time the price drops 15%. But be careful—if the price falls below the historical low, it’s time to stop—this indicates the market logic might have changed.

The core to surviving a bear market boils down to these three points: disciplined stop-loss, targeted market monitoring, and patient phased deployment. It’s not some profound theory, but something learned from repeated losses.

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ForkPrince

· 12h ago

Honestly, I’ve already realized the importance of stop-loss strategies, but my execution is just too poor haha --- The saying "Keep an eye on the market without becoming a nervous wreck" is spot on. I’m the kind of person who can’t sleep just by watching the K-line --- Splitting the bottom into 10 parts and buying in stages works, but I usually start to get anxious before reaching the third part --- That wave of LUNA, indeed, the on-chain data was right there for everyone to see. Blame only myself for not having a keen eye --- The most heartbreaking thing is "Once deeply trapped for years, unable to turn things around," that’s exactly about me --- These three points seem easy to understand, but I’m afraid only one in ten can actually do them --- I’ve learned to turn off the software; otherwise, my hand would involuntarily keep placing orders --- I’ve even blocked accounts that go all-in; no one I trust when they keep shouting about the bottom every day

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OnchainSniper

· 17h ago

Setting stop-loss too tight can really keep you alive, but it's exhausting—cutting 10% every day gets tiring. Dividing into 10 parts to catch the bottom sounds ideal, but in reality, it's still a gamble on when the market will bottom out. Who can really time it perfectly? Monitoring market data is useful, no doubt, but the problem is that 99% of people look at the data and still make wrong decisions. Only after being deeply trapped do you understand these points—there's no fault in that.

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MemecoinTrader

· 12-29 21:19

ngl the whole "disciplined stop loss" thing is just cope for missing the actual alpha move—real talk, sentiment analysis on chain shows the whales already positioned before this narrative dropped, so who's really learning here lol

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AirdropSweaterFan

· 12-29 14:54

Hmm... That makes sense, but I think stop-loss really depends on the individual. Some coins I just can't bear to sell. --- Gradually averaging down is indeed a reliable tactic, but it tests your willpower. If you can't hold on, you'll just sell everything. --- The LUNA incident was definitely a lesson. The on-chain data is right there, so you can't blame others. --- "Staring at the screen like a lunatic" haha, that's me, refreshing the exchange N times a day. --- As for clearing out positions, it sounds harsh, but when it comes to actually doing it, people still hesitate. Human nature. --- A rebound doesn't mean a reversal. This is a phrase I need to engrain in my mind. Many people get caught out because of this. --- What’s the point of going all-in? Unless you're a gambler mentality, no one really does that. --- Turning off conditional orders and the software—I've learned this trick. At least I can sleep peacefully.

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VitalikFanAccount

· 12-29 14:52

I've long believed in the stop-loss strategy, but the execution is just too poor. --- Talking about going all-in on this kind of thing is just talk; there's no good outcome. --- The example of LUNA really hit home. I didn't look at on-chain data at the time, and now I still regret it. --- Splitting into 10 parts to bottom-fish is a good idea, but you really have to stick to discipline. --- Surviving a bear market makes you a winner; everything else is just虚的. --- The worst thing isn't losing, but losing and still wanting to make it back, losing more and more. --- Watching the market but not turning into a nervous wreck—so true. Finding that balance is really hard. --- Conditional orders with automatic stop-loss truly prevent many emotional trades. --- A rebound doesn't mean a reversal; I need to keep this in mind. --- That bargain-haggling analogy at the vegetable market is perfect—that's exactly the feeling.

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bridgeOops

· 12-29 14:52

I agree with stop-loss; the LUNA wave was a vivid lesson. "Rebound ≠ Reversal" — this statement hits home; many people died because of this. Full positions on those guys, maybe one or two have paid off their debts. Automatic stop-loss on conditional orders is brilliant; the key is that it truly helps control emotions. Dividing the bottom-fishing strategy into 10 parts is quite rational, but sticking to it is the hardest part. The analogy of bargaining at the market made me laugh out loud; it really is just that logic. On-chain data is correct; most people really don't pay attention to these key pieces of information.

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ponzi_poet

· 12-29 14:46

Damn, you run with a 10% stop-loss, your mindset is really steady, I need to learn from that. Haha, someone really keeps an eye on the market until they can't sleep, I've seen too many. Splitting into 10 parts for bargaining is brilliant, 100 times smarter than going all-in. I also saw the data during that LUNA wave, just didn't react in time, feeling exhausted. This guy is right, but executing it is damn hard. The biggest test in a bear market isn't really technical skills, it's whether you can control your hands. Conditional orders with automatic stop-loss are good, saves you from overthinking. Someone should have said this honestly earlier, not just shouting about a bull market every day. It's quite heartbreaking, I'm the kind of person who monitors the market until I go crazy. Sticking to batch selling can keep you alive, I understand the principle, but why can't I do it? This mindset is actually more important than making money, surviving is the key.

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OnchainHolmes

· 12-29 14:44

Stop-loss is something I truly understand deeply. I used to be reluctant to cut my position, holding on from a high level until now. Reading this article feels a bit heart-wrenching. The idea of averaging down in batches is good, but you need to have money. Most people have already gone all-in. The phrase "staring at the screen until you become anxious" is spot on. The guy I know personally has developed anxiety from watching the market all day. Rebound ≠ Reversal. This must be ingrained in your mind. Many people get caught up and die at this point. Bro, these three points are basically the survival rules for retail traders in crypto, but how many actually follow through? Honestly, a bear market tests human nature more than a bull market. It’s about who can survive until the end. Those who go all-in are really either second-generation rich or have ulterior motives. As for me, I don’t dare to gamble.

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JustHereForMemes

· 12-29 14:41

Your point about stop-loss is correct, but I think reducing 10% is a bit too conservative; it depends on the coin. The strategy of buying the dip in batches is definitely better than full position, the analogy of bargaining at the market made me laugh. Regarding LUNA, indeed, those who can't understand on-chain data deserve to be cut. Staring at the market without becoming a nervous wreck... why is it so hard? I already am a nervous wreck. This article is very genuine, not the kind of hype-filled dream-promoting trash; it's written by someone who has truly lost money, and it shows.

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