2026-01-07 05:22:24

Recently, this wave of rebound has truly been a perfect example of missing out. During the mainstream coin's bullish rally, I stubbornly held on for two weeks. Just when I finally broke even and was about to close my position, I watched the coin price start a major upward wave. The current situation is the most uncomfortable—fear of chasing the rally and getting trapped, fear of opening a short and facing a pullback, holding coins but feeling uneasy. This is the toughest test of patience: should I continue to wait and see for opportunities, or should I decisively exit? Honestly, making a choice in this dilemma is more difficult than ever.

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SerumDegen

· 01-10 02:17

ngl this is peak copium energy—you literally paper handed at capitulation and now you're watching the cascade unfold. the paralysis between fomo and liquidation fear? that's just market psychology playing you like a violin tbh

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MetaMaskVictim

· 01-09 07:36

Haha, I told you not to rush to close your position, but you all didn't listen... This wave is indeed tough, chasing isn't long, and short isn't either. I'm also feeling conflicted right now. Just wait, anyway we've missed the opportunity, so let's buy the dip again. Stay calm, brother, or things will only get messier the further we go. Actually, this is the fate of retail investors, constantly oscillating between regret and anxiety. Not watching the market can be peaceful, but as soon as I look, I start regretting. It's annoying. I chose to exit first, feeling mentally exhausted. I'll wait until my emotions settle before making any moves. In such times, the real test isn't technical skills, but whether you can admit you were wrong.

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SigmaValidator

· 01-08 13:12

I totally agree with your rant; it perfectly captures the despair of "seeing the right direction but missing the opportunity." Holding coins but feeling uneasy, sitting on the sidelines yet craving action—this is our daily hell. But to be fair, the night before a major rally is the most vulnerable moment. Whether to make a move or not should have been decided long ago.

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gas_fee_trauma

· 01-07 05:51

Bro, isn't this just my daily routine? The habit of running after breaking even needs to be changed. There is no such thing as a perfect timing; it's all armchair strategizing after the fact. It's hardest to stay calm in these moments, but those who remain calm often live the longest. Instead of worrying about entering and exiting, it's better to first understand your risk tolerance. I choose to believe, but not blindly. From your description, I can tell your mindset hasn't been properly adjusted; anxiety has already influenced your decisions. To put it bluntly, most people can't truly wait. That's how the crypto world is—missing a market opportunity is okay, but if your mindset collapses, it's over.

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AirdropHarvester

· 01-07 05:42

Haha, this is the typical FOMO aftereffect. I've been through it too. Chasing the rise or the fall can both lead to losses; in the end, it's just loss. It's really just a mindset issue; it's not that complicated. Seeing it hit the limit up? Get out now, don't bother anymore. No more chasing out of frustration; chasing again leads to being trapped. This is the cycle.

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LiquidationOracle

· 01-07 05:24

This is what you call a skill; you run once you break even. You only regret when the main upward wave comes. Chasing the rise and getting trapped, only to be pulled back by a rebound—truly the hardest to bear is being stuck in the middle. You should have gone all in or cashed out early; wavering in between is just torture. The price of the coin feeds on your hesitation.

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OffchainOracle

· 01-07 05:23

That's why I've always said you need to set proper take profit and stop loss levels, otherwise you're just a live monkey being played by the market. Haha, this move is indeed a bit extreme, but after clearing your positions, watching it rise feels even more extreme. Actually, I'm just afraid of waiting. The longer you wait, the more torturous it becomes. Sometimes it's better to make a decisive move and take a break. This mindset, to be honest, is just not finding your rhythm. When the bull comes, you chase everything; when the bear arrives, you run away from everything. Why wait and watch? Instead of getting tangled up, just bet on the next hot spot. Anyway, if you miss this wave, there will always be another one. From your description, I can tell you should sell your coins first, calm down for a week, and then reassess. It's good not to feel settled; this is a signal to exit. Don't hold on stubbornly.

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FloorPriceNightmare

· 01-07 05:23

This is exactly how I was last time. I knew I would suffer losses when I was rushing to close my position. Chasing the rally is really reckless; it feels like I'm always the bag holder. Holding coins without selling is also uncomfortable; my mentality has already collapsed. Exit? Afraid it will rise later, so I keep holding? More afraid of a crash. Betting on mentality—it's called cultivation in a nice way, but in reality, it's just gambling on luck. In this round, I’ve learned that if I don’t break even, I won’t look at the charts; even if I do, it’s pointless. Honestly, most people exit at this point and then watch others make money. I’m now waiting for a rebound, planning to cut my losses.

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