2025-12-29 20:23:28

Today's (12/29) trading summary is here. The overall approach remains focused on swing trading, with the final unrealized profit falling to the 28940 level.

Here's a practical issue: each time, the main trend can actually be predicted in advance, but the market simply doesn't move rigidly in a single direction. The market always has reversals, shakeouts, and trap-outs—this is the norm.

So, the real test isn't whether you can predict the correct direction, but whether you can manage the degree of volatility. What degree? It's knowing when to decisively take profits. Many people make a profit on paper but end up giving it back—that's the sticking point.

Remember one word: "Lock in profits." This isn't conservatism; it's the wisdom to survive longer in turbulent markets. No matter how much mainstream coins like BTC and ETH fluctuate, mastering the rhythm and taking profits in time is far more reliable than betting on a big trend.

BTC-3,08%

ETH-3,11%

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RunWithRugs

· 8h ago

Profit of 28940, and you just run away? I feel like I can still take a shot --- It's easy to say "secure the profits," but when the market really takes off, who can resist? --- This wave trading strategy is spot on, but the hardest part is execution --- The bait and washout trick is so familiar, I get caught every time haha --- The key is that balance. It sounds simple, but actually doing it is really tough --- I agree with timely take-profit, but sometimes greed makes you give it all back in a second --- Still daring to run at 28940, you’ve got guts --- Mainstream coins keep flipping back and forth, but in the end, most get cut the most --- Securing profits is indeed the secret to long-term success, but when a big trend comes, how can you not gamble? --- Grasping that balance amid volatility, you’re so right, but most people fall prey to greed

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failed_dev_successful_ape

· 8h ago

That's right, market fluctuations are the norm. I've been shaken out a few times already, so now I'm just watching the take-profit point and slipping away. The feeling of giving back unrealized gains is truly incredible; greed kills. I need to engrain the phrase "lock in profits for safety" in my mind, or else I'll have to pay tuition in the next market cycle. Those who do well in swing trading know when to withdraw; they're not people who are always right about everything. The 28940 level is also good; holding steadily is much better than messing around recklessly.

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SignatureVerifier

· 8h ago

ngl the "predicting direction" flex doesn't really hold up once you actually trade lol... market does what it wants, not what your analysis says it should. the real skill is knowing when to actually take profits instead of watching gains evaporate, technically speaking that's where most fail

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ContractBugHunter

· 8h ago

Taking profits is truly an art, much more difficult than predicting the direction. That's right, greed kills people. The unrealized gains are quickly given back. The phrase "lock in profits" must be engraved in your mind. A must-learn lesson for swing traders; a sense of rhythm is the key. An unrealized profit of 28,940 is also good. Being greedy can actually lead to losses.

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