2026-01-04 01:23:35

Someone asked, is trading in the crypto circle really difficult? Honestly, neither hard nor easy are absolute. The real issue is never about whether opportunities exist, but about how many people are fighting against them with the wrong methods.

You may have seen those trading records with extremely high win rates; they do look quite impressive. But the key is, making money in trading is never about how many times you win.

**First misconception: The higher the win rate, the better**

A 40% win rate can still be sustainable as long as you earn more when you win and lose less when you lose. Conversely, even with a 70% win rate, a single full-position bet causing a drawdown can instantly wipe out three months’ worth of profits. That’s why some people seem to win very frequently, yet their accounts keep shrinking.

**Second misconception: Thinking you must hold heavy positions to succeed**

Most people lose money not because the market doesn’t give opportunities, but because they stack their chips too high. Full-position trading, layered leverage, frequent entries and exits in a day—such approaches, no matter how good the market is, can’t save you. Successful traders understand the importance of light positions for trial and error, and only build up their positions gradually once the trend is confirmed.

**Third misconception: Expectting to get rich overnight by luck**

Consistent profits come from repeatedly executing a reliable trading logic, not waiting for that legendary "god signal." The market doesn’t reward the most aggressive; it rewards those who can stick around at the table.

So, is trading difficult? If you have the right method, it’s not hard at all; if your direction is wrong, no matter how good the market is, it’s useless.

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ContractFreelancer

· 01-06 17:49

A 70% win rate still gets wiped out by a retracement, eating away at three months' profits? That's outrageous... I've seen too many accounts that look shiny on the surface but are actually dying slowly.

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MrRightClick

· 01-04 01:53

A 70% win rate with full position and an immediate explosion— isn’t that just my story from last year... That’s right, trying small positions to test the waters is the way to go, but people just can’t control themselves. The thrill of going all-in is truly addictive; by the time you realize it, it’s already GG. The dream of getting rich overnight is more illusory than the market itself; steady compound interest is more appealing. Most people lose for just one reason: greed. This article really hit home for me; luckily, I cut losses in time. Win rate isn’t really that important; I’ve seen those with a 30% win rate survive the longest. Having the right method truly makes a world of difference, but how many painful lessons does it take to understand what’s “the right way”? Small positions sound simple in theory, but executing them truly tests human nature.

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degenonymous

· 01-04 01:53

That's right, the concept of win rate has been exaggerated too much. I've seen too many guys with a 70% win rate go all-in and immediately drop back to where they started. Going all-in with leverage is truly a suicidal trade; no wonder they lose. Light positions, stop-loss, and repeated execution—that's what it means to stay alive.

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GasWaster

· 01-04 01:46

Well said, but too many people go all-in right from the start, and then a wave of pullback wipes them out completely. Truly a typical scene.

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MechanicalMartel

· 01-04 01:44

A high win rate doesn't mean much; the key is risk management. I've seen too many high win rate accounts experience a drawdown and go straight to gg. Full positions are all about sending money; no comment. The dream of getting rich overnight should have been awakened long ago; stable compound interest is the right way. There's nothing wrong with what you said. The right method yields twice the result with half the effort, but no matter how many opportunities there are in the wrong direction, they're useless. Looks like winning many times but actually not making money? That's me haha, lessons learned through blood and tears. Most people are just greedy; they insist on holding heavy positions to feel satisfied, but end up losing everything.

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bridge_anxiety

· 01-04 01:35

A 70% win rate still gets wiped out by a full position in one shot... This is the crypto world. To put it simply, it's a game of mentality and risk control; technical skills are secondary.

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HackerWhoCares

· 01-04 01:30

Basically, it's about mindset and risk control; most people fail because of greed.

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