2026-01-04 15:25:06

The wave of the year-end market, those who were bearish indeed made good profits. However, some people come out afterward to boost their presence, which is quite amusing. A few days later, when the market rises again, they pop up to find topics—this kind of trading behavior is quite common.

To be honest, I managed my positions quite well. During the weekend consolidation phase, the market hit my short entry point, and I almost exited. If I can't hold, I just walk away; if I judge that the market has stabilized, I exit—this has been my consistent approach. Now that I’ve come out with profits, there’s no need to hold on stubbornly.

Some people ask me why I don’t do long-term trading. Long-term investing is indeed a skill, but it depends on how you understand it. For me to risk 2,500 points in two days, that’s just not feasible; it’s unrealistic.

The market doesn’t have an eternal direction. There’s no market that only goes up, nor one that only goes down. The key is to follow the trend—exit when it’s time, hold when it’s appropriate. Don’t over-trade, and don’t over-hold. This isn’t investment advice, just some personal insights on trading.

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ForkPrince

· 01-07 10:28

Well said, that's exactly the point. Seeing those armchair experts still babbling now, I really can't hold back.

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RetailTherapist

· 01-07 07:17

This guy is right on point, it's that kind of mindset of taking action when needed, much more reliable than just shouting signals all day long.

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FloorPriceNightmare

· 01-04 23:30

The typical phenomenon of the armchair strategist after the fact, people who disappear as soon as the market reverses are truly everywhere.

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PumpStrategist

· 01-04 15:54

A typical armchair strategist, how can you still have the nerve to teach when the rhythm of chasing gains and killing losses is so obvious? The pattern has already formed; it's time to withdraw. You’ve got this rhythm nailed down. --- Two days of a 2500-point drop and it still can’t break through? That’s what I call having a clear sense of oneself, much better than those who are sleepwalking, haha. --- The distribution of chips shows that big players are indeed exiting heavily at that level. Your intuition is good. The problem is that others don’t have your framework; the leek mentality just can’t hold onto profits. --- Where is the truly interesting level? When the rebound reaches the MA200, I think that’s the real test. It’s still too early to say we’ve made a profit. --- More and more people understand "sell when it’s time," but as soon as market sentiment indicators heat up, everyone forgets. That’s why probabilistic strategies are more reliable than simply betting blindly. It’s as simple as that. --- I understand not doing long-term trading, but don’t over-trade either. The risk exposure of 20 trades a day versus 20 trades a month is completely different. --- I’ve seen too many people say the bear market is forming the day before yesterday, only to start looking for bullish reasons today. In the market, everyone is equal; no one can always be right.

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MetaverseMortgage

· 01-04 15:53

That's right, some people really are just riding the wave of popularity, which is a bit annoying. If you can hold on, hold on; if you can't, just run. There's nothing shameful about it. Knowing your own limits is the most important.

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TokenRationEater

· 01-04 15:53

Basically, it's about knowing when to withdraw and take profits; the greedy ones got hammered in return.

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BearMarketMonk

· 01-04 15:53

That's right, those who frequently show off their orders are really annoying, bragging all day just to make a profit.

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BearMarketBuilder

· 01-04 15:52

Self-awareness is the most valuable; it is more effective than any technical analysis.

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FUD_Whisperer

· 01-04 15:39

Self-awareness is the key to longevity, unlike some people who boast all day about crashing the market below 2500 points haha

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DancingCandles

· 01-04 15:32

Hey, I understand this rhythm. Knowing when to take profits is the hardest part. People who can't hold are just gambling, haha. Really, talking about 2500 points is easy, but actually doing it is mind-blowing. Going with the flow—those six words—few can actually do it. After the fact, everyone becomes a wise man, it's hilarious.

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