2025-12-30 06:20:48

2026 Trading Guidelines: Take profits when the time is right, stay away from leverage

I hit six figures on perpetual contracts, but also lost six figures in altcoins and meme coins due to greed. These lessons were paid for with money, and the cost was too high.

Now I’ve made it clear: no leverage is the bottom line. No matter how tempting the market is or how small the account, it’s not worth gambling with leverage. The essence of perpetual contracts is a high-leverage trap—liquidation in an instant, years of hard work gone. The stories of chasing gains and cutting losses, going all-in on meme coins in the crypto world are too many, and behind each story is an account wiped clean.

Greed is the most expensive tuition. Starting this year, I changed my strategy: focus on spot trading, hold long-term, and never over-leverage. Keep an eye on returns, and live long enough to enjoy them. What I want to do in 2026 is to survive and make money, not die chasing quick profits.

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AirdropHarvester

· 6h ago

That's so true, six-figure tuition fees. I went through the same thing. Perpetual contracts are just a ruthless game that eats people alive. Take it slow with spot trading; you'll actually survive longer. That leverage strategy is really a gamble with your life. Haha, another brother who has realized the truth. Let's see how many people can survive by next year. This is the real story of the crypto world: greed can turn your account to zero in an instant. All-in meme, just listen. Most people have become cannon fodder in the story. Being able to survive and make money is the real skill. Those chasing ten or twenty times returns have long gone to feed the whales. I agree. Long-term holding of spot is truly the only way to survive. Perpetual contracts are just a slaughterhouse. No matter how big your account is, it can't withstand a liquidation. Who hasn't been burned by leverage? Anyway, I won't touch it again. This mindset is the right one now. Taking profits when the market looks good can really help you survive the crypto bull market.

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AirdropHunter420

· 15h ago

That's right, leverage is really a money-making machine for cutting leeks. I also learned this lesson the hard way through blood and tears, so now I only stick to spot trading. Oh no, something's wrong. A single explosive move in perpetual contracts can wipe out years of gains, no one can withstand that. The phrase "take profits when the time is right" is easy to understand but hard to practice. Spot trading is the real way to go; don't be brainwashed by those news stories about huge profits. Greed is truly the biggest enemy; staying alive is more important than anything else. Those chasing quick money have all ended up in the grave; stable holding is the way to smile last. All in on meme coins? I've seen too many bloodbaths, it's terrifying. Trading without leverage is really much better; a calm mindset and good sleep are guaranteed. Perpetual contracts are just slaughterhouses; everyone going in is a sheep waiting to be slaughtered. I agree, this year's goal is simply to stay alive, no more dreaming of getting rich overnight.

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PuzzledScholar

· 15h ago

Six-figure losses twice, this cost is a bit high... but indeed, leverage is a trap, it feels like everyone has to experience it firsthand to believe Hold your spot trading well, don’t think about getting rich overnight, living is more important than anything That’s right, those who go all-in usually end up badly, I’ve seen too many stories of zeroing out Greed is really the most expensive, better to play it safe Yes, for those who have been through it, the key is to avoid that leverage approach Honestly, those who still insist on leverage now are really not afraid of death That’s when you truly understand; without several losses, you can’t really learn Holding spot long-term sounds boring but earns steadily, that’s the right way Leverage can be addictive, I’ve been through it too, luckily I cut losses in time Perpetual contracts are indeed a meat grinder, don’t be fooled by high returns, liquidation happens even faster

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BlockchainRetirementHome

· 16h ago

Bro, what you said is really insightful—12 digits of tuition fees, I can only say it's worth it. But how many people can truly let go of that greed? That's the test. Only after losing can you truly understand. To friends who are still all-in with leverage, I advise you to read this article. If you understand this wave, you've won half the battle; the rest is just execution. It's indeed difficult to hold onto profits; most people can't endure that long. Wow, six figures twice—this deal is really expensive. But thinking about it from another angle, this is the cheapest way to pay tuition fees. Long-term spot trading is the right approach; it all depends on who can really hold on. I strongly agree—leverage is just a way to give people money. The small gains you make can't withstand a single liquidation. It's a bit harsh, but every word hits home. Many people die in the last all-in move. No doubt about it, staying alive is more important than anything else. Those in the crypto circle who can survive until next year are the real winners.

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