2026-01-07 01:24:19

The recent market trend has indeed been good, with a clear and bold trading strategy. The account's unrealized profit once approached 120,000. However, there was a sudden pullback, and most of the profits were eventually given back. This experience has deeply taught me a truth: in the crypto world, unrealized gains are never truly profits.

Many people are waiting for the coin price to rise again, greedily hoping to catch the highest point, only to be lessoned by the market. My current feeling is that when it's time to take profits, you must take them, and don't argue with yourself. Because you can never really predict what will happen in the next second — it could be a sharp rise or a plunge. Instead of gambling on the market, it's better to secure your gains.

This is a lesson I learned through practical experience, and I share it here for reference. (Personal opinion)

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GweiTooHigh

· 01-09 03:26

120,000 floating profit is wiped out—that's the daily routine in the crypto world. The moment my unrealized gains shattered my dreams, I understood. Greed really gets harshly taught by the market, no doubt about it. A quick dip and the account evaporates instantly—who hasn't experienced that? Taking profits sounds simple, but actually doing it is too difficult; it's easy to slip up. The next second, a surge or a plunge—who the hell can predict that? This 120,000 lesson is worth it; it's a cheap tuition fee. In the end, betting on the market is still the market betting on itself; there's no escape.

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BitcoinDaddy

· 01-08 12:59

The saying "unrealized gains are not actual profits" is so true. I only understood it after being cut multiple times by price swings.

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AirdropHunterKing

· 01-07 01:49

Realized gains are just illusions; 120,000 not in the pocket really means nothing. I also learned a harsh lesson from being hit hard before.

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DAOdreamer

· 01-07 01:42

A profit of 120,000 in floating gains in a second—this is the crypto world haha Greed is truly the original sin. Next time you see floating gains, just run That's right, locking in profits is never wrong Another story of being stabbed by a pump-and-dump daddy... Floating gains = paper wealth, this lesson is very real Failing to take profits when needed, in the end, just working for the market Indeed, no one in the crypto world can predict the next second How close is the distance from 120,000 to 0... deeply experienced The lesson of taking profits, we all have to pay the tuition

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CryptoTarotReader

· 01-07 01:39

This is the crypto world, unrealized gains are just like fiat currency. Fallen from 120,000 to nothing, truly heartbreaking. I always do this, greed really is poison. Learned my lesson, next time is next time. Taking profit at the right moment is true profit; everything else is an illusion. Market manipulation is a devilish thing that’s hard to defend against. You're right, don’t think about riding the entire market; only scammers can buy the dip and sell the top.

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Whale_Whisperer

· 01-07 01:38

Unrealized gains should not be taken profit, that's correct. But I just want to know how many zeros are left when 120,000 is pulled back into my hands.

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POAPlectionist

· 01-07 01:34

Floating profits are really just paper wealth; if 120,000 isn't in your pocket, it’s as if you have nothing. I understand this move now; greed is indeed the biggest poison in the crypto world. Snap the stop-loss, and the profits evaporate. My goodness... that’s why you must decisively take profits and not give the market a chance to reverse. Another real-life textbook example. Next time I see this kind of operation, I’ll learn from it too. So what if I didn’t catch the highest point? Isn’t it better to exit alive and well? So are you now a firm profit-taker? Or can you still not resist greed... It’s true that “banking the gains” is the right move; the market is always there, and there will always be the next opportunity. This is what paying tuition fees means, everyone. The cost of 120,000 for this lesson is actually quite cheap. The % of floating profits really is deceiving. Next time you see a rise, think about the risks. That’s the proper trading mindset. The courage to take profits is more valuable than the courage to bottom fish, isn’t it?

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AlgoAlchemist

· 01-07 01:30

Haha, 120,000 floating profit evaporated directly, this is the crypto world, hilarious. The lesson learned from a huge loss turned into an epiphany, but most people will still continue to be greedy after reading this article. If I knew it was so simple, why didn't I cut everything earlier? It's called taking profits nicely, but honestly it's gambling. This damn thing called "inserting a needle" can't be prevented. Instead of struggling, it's better to quickly admit defeat and exit. That's why I only dare to take small positions now; if I can't keep a good mindset, everything is pointless.

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SchroedingerMiner

· 01-07 01:26

120,000 unrealized profit disappeared in an instant, this is the crypto world... That hurts, I've fallen into this trap too. Greed really can be deadly; every time I think I can hold on for the top. Exactly, taking profits timely is the key, otherwise it's all pointless. Unrealized gains look satisfying, but giving them back feels even better. How much tuition do I need to pay to truly learn this lesson? Human nature is weak; knowing you should take profits but just can't do it. The most annoying thing is a dip—one correction can ruin your mindset. Next time, I must strictly follow the plan and not let greed control me.

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