2026-01-03 16:23:47

Sometimes when I’m watching the market, I suddenly realize that trading is actually no different from life. Recently, in the crypto market, assets like BTCUSDT surged 55% within an hour, which makes people feel itchy—this is a classic FOMO trap.

Have you noticed? The fundamental difference between experts and ordinary retail investors isn’t prediction ability, but whether they can block out the noise. Sudden price swings within 24 hours, various rumors, bullish shouts on forums… these are like constant interference signals. The people who truly make money are those who can turn off these voices and stick to their trading systems.

Specifically, I think there are three particularly important points:

**First is disciplined execution.** Your trading system and capital management rules are like the main melody of a song—they need to be repeated, not changed frequently. I’ve seen too many people change their strategies after one or two losses, only to make things worse. Consistency is more valuable than perfection.

**Second is accepting losses.** This is not pessimism, but reality. Every system has its failures; losing three trades in a row is normal. The key is not to retaliate or increase leverage out of frustration.

**Third is understanding the true signals of the market.** Take the current situation: the price is consolidating at around 0.21 USDT at a high level, the 1-hour RSI has reached 62.7, and the 4-hour RSI is also high. But look at the trading volume—it has shrunk by 79.9%. What does this indicate? It suggests the upward momentum is weakening. The 4-hour timeframe shows a -3.92% stagnation signal, meaning chasing the rally now offers a less favorable risk-reward ratio.

The smartest choice is often **to wait and see**. Act only when clear signals appear, rather than blindly chasing highs. Especially if you’ve been losing consecutively and your emotions are not in the best state, you should give yourself a calm break. Better opportunities will come again; there’s no need to rush this train.

Shake off the frustration of losses first, and leave the rest to time and discipline.

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MysteryBoxOpener

· 01-06 13:44

Discipline is easy to talk about but deadly to practice, really

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BitcoinDaddy

· 01-06 08:25

This article is so true. My biggest fear is seeing the top gainers list, and my hands start to itch... FOMO is really the poison of trading. Blocking out the noise really hit home for me. I scroll through the group every day seeing messages about air coins doubling, and I just can't stop, but in the end, I'm always the bag holder. The key is discipline. I've already changed my strategy several times... Sure enough, the more I change, the more I lose. It seems I need to find a system to stick to. The detail about the 79.9% decrease in trading volume is good. No matter how crazy the rise, it's all in vain. Looks like I really should endure one more wave. The most frightening thing is that mentality of trying to make up for losses after losing... Add leverage, and it's game over. I still need to stay calm and wait for signals. Good opportunities will always come. Anyway, I've lost almost everything now haha, so I might as well focus on resting and recovering.

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GateUser-a606bf0c

· 01-06 08:02

Yeah, that's right. FOMO is the most deadly thing. Seeing a 55% surge in an hour feels exciting, but it's actually an illusion. The key is to have discipline; otherwise, once you start losing, you'll keep changing strategies, and it will only get worse. A 79% decrease in trading volume is a pretty clear signal. Now is the time to observe; there's no need to chase this wave. Mindset is the most important, brother. Staying calm during losses is more valuable than anything else.

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Web3Educator

· 01-03 16:53

ngl discipline beats prediction every single time, this hits different

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GateUser-a180694b

· 01-03 16:53

That's right, FOMO really can eat people alive. I used to be the type to get itchy whenever I saw prices go up, only to realize the bloody price I paid—discipline is the key. Waiting and watching is truly an art, but most people can't do it. I've seen too many people lose three trades in a row and still add leverage, which is no different from giving away money. The detail about trading volume shrinking by 79.9% is very accurate; few people understand how to interpret these signals. Blocking out noise sounds easy in theory, but it's a real challenge to implement, especially in the crypto world where information bombards you constantly.

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MemeKingNFT

· 01-03 16:47

Waiting and watching is truly the highest form of strategy, but unfortunately, 99% of people can't do it.

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TopBuyerBottomSeller

· 01-03 16:40

Discipline is easy to talk about but hard to practice. I've really seen too many people break down after just one limit-down. Honestly, when I lose three trades in a row, the most tempting thing is to leverage up to make a comeback. Staying calm at such times is truly a luxury. Waiting and watching is more satisfying than chasing highs. That itchy feeling in your heart is really uncomfortable. From a sensory perspective, shrinking trading volume is a more accurate signal than anything else. I also noticed it but just can't control my hand. 79.9% of the volume is scaled down. Those who still dare to chase at this point are basically gambling, not trading.

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CrossChainBreather

· 01-03 16:37

Speaking honestly, FOMO does a lot of harm. I was actually caught by this thing before. It's really about mindset; discipline is more valuable than anything. Waiting and watching is truly the greatest wisdom; not every rise needs to be chased. I experienced that period of losses too, using leverage to revenge trade, but later I understood that losses should just be let go. I believe in your system; it's much more reliable than those who shout signals all day long. To be honest, many people can't even notice the detail that trading volume has shrunk by 79.9%. Now I just hold onto the system and do nothing, and I feel much more comfortable.

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