2025-12-26 21:20:46

Less than a month to go before the New Year. Many people originally hoped to encounter a "year-end rebound" in the market, but instead faced a combination of "shrinking trading volume and flash crashes." In the past 24 hours, the turnover rate was only 0.635%, and Bitcoin experienced an extreme 70% volatility. Many retail investors have expressed their frustration behind the scenes, even considering liquidating their holdings to get through the New Year.

As someone who has been navigating this market for many years, I understand this sense of helplessness. But I want to say—it's precisely during times like these that your mindset is put to the test. The quiet end-of-year market may seem unprofitable, but it actually contains opportunities for retail investors to turn things around.

Let's start with the most direct point: the year-end market can't be too cold, nor can it heat up significantly. What is the real reason behind the low turnover rate? Ultimately, it's "money on the sidelines," not "money fleeing." As the Spring Festival approaches, both retail investors and institutions are hesitant to make moves, all wanting to hold their funds steady for the holiday. Coupled with the current uncertain geopolitical situation and frequent fluctuations in international markets, everyone is waiting for a clear signal. Therefore, the likely trend will still be "oscillating consolidation with low trading volume"—neither a sharp rise nor a crash.

Now, let's get to the main point. I have summarized three survival rules for retail investors, each very hardcore, and I strongly recommend saving them.

**Rule 1: Stay away from obscure trading pairs and abandon high leverage.**
The recent 70% crash mainly occurred in obscure trading pairs, and most liquidations involved leveraged retail traders. The current market liquidity is already worrying; the order books for niche coins are as thin as paper, and even a slight gust of wind can trigger large fluctuations. Leverage multiplies the risk several times or even dozens of times. The correct approach at this stage is to "reduce leverage and invest in mainstream assets"—stick to mainstream trading pairs, as this is the foundation for survival.

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FloorSweeper

· 18h ago

lmao these paper hands getting liquidated on trash alt pairs, natural selection at this point. the real accumulation is happening while these weak signals panic sell, they just don't see it yet

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DogeBachelor

· 18h ago

Is that all? A 70% flash crash and you're still telling me that money is on the sidelines, do you really think retail investors are fools? Isn't it better to clear your positions before the New Year? Anyway, after the Spring Festival, there will still be a bunch of new retail investors. Leverage is just something capital uses to cut us, we should have realized that long ago. Mainstream coins are also crashing, what are you talking about? It was the same last year at this time, and look what happened? Waiting on the sidelines? I think you're just cutting your losses. Don't deceive us. Really? Then why do I feel like this is a trap?

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CryptoFortuneTeller

· 18h ago

Ah, this set of excuses again. Every time the market is bad, they say institutions are watching, and retail investors should just hold onto mainstream coins... I'm already numb to it. Leverage liquidation is self-inflicted; there's no sympathy. But the problem is, if even the mainstream coins are falling like this, do you really think "reducing leverage to invest in the mainstream" can survive? I believe in a quiet end of the year, but don't brainwash people into thinking it's an opportunity. Honestly, it's just waiting for the wind to come.

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OnlyOnMainnet

· 18h ago

Here we go again, money is on the sidelines? Probably everyone has already run away. --- 70% volatility and still holding onto mainstream coins, I think it still depends on luck. --- Selling off before the New Year is indeed an IQ tax, but the low trading volume is really suffocating. --- Leverage liquidation is well-deserved; if you can't play, then don't. --- This year-end wave is really the best; the most uncomfortable feeling is doing nothing. --- Mainstream coins are also falling; can reducing leverage save you? Dream on. --- Waiting for signals until next year, anyway I am not moving anymore. --- Always hear people say to stay away from obscure coins, but some still step into the trap. --- Instead of watching from the sidelines, it's better to just lie flat, save yourself the trouble. --- Hardcore? I think it's just psychological preparation.

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YieldFarmRefugee

· 18h ago

Alright, it makes some sense, but I think those guys who cleared their positions should have cut their losses earlier. It's just too late now to realize it.

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BearMarketLightning

· 18h ago

This end-of-year wave really tests your mentality. The money is indeed watching and not fleeing. Friends who have cleared their positions for the New Year, think twice. This is actually an opportunity. Leverage is harmful. Watching others make quick money makes you tempted, but the result is liquidation and an empty account. Mainstream coins are stable, but small-cap coins are too risky. Poor liquidity can be shattered with one wave. In a bear market, survival comes first. Making money can wait until after the Spring Festival. Holding cash at this time is truly not a loss. Everyone wants to have a peaceful New Year. Everyone is scared by the 70% volatility, but the real winners are sleeping right now.

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