#美联储联邦公开市场委员会决议 Why do contracts make people get deeper and deeper?
Put simply, they are like a mirror, amplifying human greed and luck tenfold.
First, there’s the temptation of small bets for big gains. Tokens like $US, $LUNA2, and similar, allow you to leverage ten or even hundred times with just a few hundred dollars, making money incredibly fast. Compared to the rigidity of traditional finance, this kind of thrill is truly more addictive than a casino.
Then, the market characteristics in the crypto world further fuel this. When prices rise, people go long; when prices fall, they go short. The market fluctuates 24/7, and at first glance, it seems like any operation can make money. In reality, it provides a perfect breeding ground for gambler mentality.
Adding to that is the bombardment of "success stories" on social media.朋友圈 is filled with screenshots of profits, while no one dares to show moments of stop-loss. You only see others’ success stories but ignore those who have exited the market. The volatility of projects like $BANK is even more outrageous; leverage at this point makes 10% price swings enough to wipe out accounts instantly. People often react too late.
But this doesn’t mean contracts are a dead end. The key is mindset—don’t play with gambler instincts.
Small positions, stop-loss, and following trends—these three principles sound cliché but in reality, 99% of people fail to follow them. Traders who last long aren’t relying on intelligence or luck, but on self-discipline. Margin calls and liquidation often aren’t due to the market being too crazy, but because they first broke their own mental state.
The longer you survive in the contract market, the higher your chances of making money.
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WalletInspector
· 6h ago
That's right, greed is the root of all evil. I've seen too many people go all-in and then disappear completely.
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DAOplomacy
· 12-12 13:38
arguably the whole "lightcoin, stop-loss, follow trend" framework presupposes a level of behavioral consistency that the market's inherent path dependency fundamentally undermines... but yeah, most people just lack the institutional discipline tbh
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LidoStakeAddict
· 12-12 13:38
Exactly right, but the hardest part is maintaining the right mindset. None of the people around me who got liquidated did so because of the market conditions.
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SigmaBrain
· 12-12 13:36
That's right, it's a mindset issue. But 99% of people just can't control their own hands.
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0xTherapist
· 12-12 13:32
That's right, but the hardest part is maintaining the right mindset. I've seen too many people who can't hold their small positions for more than a few days, and just go all-in on a rebound...
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LightningSentry
· 12-12 13:20
Basically, it's about losing your mindset and blowing up first; the market isn't that fierce.
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TokenToaster
· 12-12 13:10
To be honest, it's human greed and fear causing the trouble. Leverage just amplifies these two things by 100 times.
Why do I always lose? Because I never cut my losses. I always try to make a comeback, but instead, I end up losing even more deeply. I really need to reflect.
Look at those who post daily screenshots; dare they share the moment of liquidation? Haha.
Setting stop-loss orders with a small position sounds easy, but few can really stick to it. I'm an example myself, haha.
Having a mental breakdown is even more deadly than a market crash. This is the lesson I’ve learned from repeatedly paying tuition fees.
Contracts are just a psychological test; it shows how calm you can stay. I'm still learning.
Stop fooling yourself. Most people playing with contracts are just gambling, not actually trading.
#美联储联邦公开市场委员会决议 Why do contracts make people get deeper and deeper?
Put simply, they are like a mirror, amplifying human greed and luck tenfold.
First, there’s the temptation of small bets for big gains. Tokens like $US, $LUNA2, and similar, allow you to leverage ten or even hundred times with just a few hundred dollars, making money incredibly fast. Compared to the rigidity of traditional finance, this kind of thrill is truly more addictive than a casino.
Then, the market characteristics in the crypto world further fuel this. When prices rise, people go long; when prices fall, they go short. The market fluctuates 24/7, and at first glance, it seems like any operation can make money. In reality, it provides a perfect breeding ground for gambler mentality.
Adding to that is the bombardment of "success stories" on social media.朋友圈 is filled with screenshots of profits, while no one dares to show moments of stop-loss. You only see others’ success stories but ignore those who have exited the market. The volatility of projects like $BANK is even more outrageous; leverage at this point makes 10% price swings enough to wipe out accounts instantly. People often react too late.
But this doesn’t mean contracts are a dead end. The key is mindset—don’t play with gambler instincts.
Small positions, stop-loss, and following trends—these three principles sound cliché but in reality, 99% of people fail to follow them. Traders who last long aren’t relying on intelligence or luck, but on self-discipline. Margin calls and liquidation often aren’t due to the market being too crazy, but because they first broke their own mental state.
The longer you survive in the contract market, the higher your chances of making money.