Rewatched "21" over the weekend and suddenly realized something—the essence of crypto trading is basically like a game of Texas Hold'em.

Look at those seasoned poker players; they never go all-in just because they've got a hand. 7-2 offsuit? They fold right away. In the same way, those market situations with unclear direction and chaotic news aren’t even worth your chips. A lot of people lose money because they "want to catch every wave," and end up burning themselves out.

What do the real pros do? They wait. They wait until their hand is strong enough, until the odds are in their favor, before seriously considering getting in. And they all share one thing in common: they know when to fold. If they spot something off, they cut their losses and leave the table immediately—never getting emotionally attached. Isn’t this what we call "strictly executing stop-losses" in trading? The market will always be there, but your capital is limited.

The most dangerous thing at the poker table isn’t losing—it’s constantly losing and still going all-in. Trading is the same; acting too frequently will only make your bankroll shallower and shallower. What do the real pros do? Preserve their strength, manage their chips, and only make a move when there’s a high-probability, high-risk-reward opportunity.

So, don’t rush to chase every hotspot, and don’t get itchy fingers every time you see volatility. Learn to be patient and disciplined like a Texas Hold’em pro, and wait for that "good hand" that’s truly yours.

Remember: the winners in the market are never the most aggressive ones—they’re the ones who know when to act, and when to stay on the sidelines.

*The above is just my personal trading insight and does not constitute any investment advice*