Why do people always lose money in the crypto world? To put it simply, most people lack a solid foundation and proper understanding. When market movements happen, they follow the herd, chase highs and sell lows, frequently cutting into their profits—where's the opportunity for gains? Many traders who have been in the crypto space for years still haven't figured out where they went wrong, let alone make progress. Honestly, most people in the crypto world are just operating blindly; profits often come down to luck, and very few have a clear logical approach.
Impulsiveness and recklessness are major poisons in the crypto space. Many people already have the wrong methods but refuse to change, which is the real reason for losing money. Changing this is easier said than done—human instinct is to stick to old habits, and taking the first step with courage is what most people struggle with.
Another serious issue is weak discernment ability. Blindly following trends and listening to a bunch of teachers' ideas only leads to more confusion. Not to mention those who just act on news without verification—how can they hold their positions steadily? Losses are inevitable.
On a deeper level, investors simply don't understand economics. When a major macro turning point occurs, losses become truly devastating. Those who suffer big losses are powerless in the face of macro trends because they have never seriously studied real supply and demand relationships or macro directions—they just keep repeating mistakes on the wrong path.
In fact, there are many strategies in the crypto world, but the key is to find one that you can master. For example, first judge the macro trend, then enter at support levels and exit at resistance levels. Short-term fluctuations don't need to be overly concerned with; the focus should be on preserving capital and patiently waiting for real opportunities.
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All-InQueen
· 9h ago
In plain terms, 99% of people are gambling rather than investing.
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MoonWaterDroplets
· 01-16 10:23
There's nothing wrong with that, but too many people can't even read candlestick charts and still dare to go all-in.
Chasing highs and killing lows is truly a suicidal move; I've seen too many people lose everything doing that.
Contracts are even more extreme; once leverage is turned on, the brain just shuts down, and it's no wonder they lose.
But on the other hand, those who can survive three bear markets basically understand the game, while the rest are still sleepwalking.
The macro environment is indeed a bottleneck; many people start trading without even looking at the big picture, it's no different from gambling.
Finding a strategy that suits you well is actually how most people win, but it's just too difficult.
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PortfolioAlert
· 01-14 17:52
At the end of the day, it's still about being unstable and inconsistent, and contracts are even more of a bottomless pit.
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I've seen many instances of chasing highs and selling lows; nine out of ten times, that's how people lose money.
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Really? Knowing nothing and just following the news—serves you right.
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The macro aspect has indeed been overlooked by most people. When the time comes, it'll be too late to regret.
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Finding a strategy you can master is more important than anything else. Don't always think about making big moves.
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Knowing what the problem is and being able to correct it are two different things. That's why most people are still stuck in the same place.
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I feel like I wrote this a bit too absolutely, but not everyone is blindly operating.
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Remembering to protect your principal should be engraved in your mind; it's more important than anything else.
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Listening to a bunch of teachers actually makes me more confused—that I deeply understand.
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It's really just a lack of review; who can we blame for repeatedly stepping into the same pits?
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MoonMathMagic
· 01-14 17:42
In simple terms, it's a mindset issue—when the hands itch, they start to operate recklessly.
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I think the core problem is a lack of self-awareness; very few people truly know their own capabilities.
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The contract area is indeed the hardest hit, I've seen too many people go all-in just based on rumors.
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Macro cognition really stumps most people; while they're still debating K-line patterns, the overall trend has already shifted.
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Finding a strategy that suits you is the most relatable advice, but it's easier said than done.
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Chasing highs and selling lows will always be synonymous with losing money, but that bad habit is hard to break.
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The inability to discern effectively is a painful truth; the more teachers you listen to, the more confused you become.
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Actually, the most frightening thing is long-term losses without realizing where you're going wrong—that's the real danger.
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I agree that luck plays a big role; very few can achieve truly stable profits.
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Prioritizing the safety of principal is a must; if you lose it all, everything is over.
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TokenStorm
· 01-14 17:33
That's right, but I think these people don't lack understanding at all; it's just that their greed can't be suppressed... I have backtested 72-hour candlestick patterns myself, and I can always spot the clues, but when it comes to the actual market, I still have to get cut once before I feel at ease.
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AirdropF5Bro
· 01-14 17:32
That's right, the strategy of chasing highs and killing lows should have been changed long ago.
It's because too many people act solely based on news without thinking about why they are doing so.
If you don't understand the macro logic, no matter how much technical analysis you have, it's useless.
Frequent trading is just giving money to the exchange. Don't you have the awareness to realize that?
Proper risk management isn't that complicated; it's just that most people can't do it.
Why do people always lose money in the crypto world? To put it simply, most people lack a solid foundation and proper understanding. When market movements happen, they follow the herd, chase highs and sell lows, frequently cutting into their profits—where's the opportunity for gains? Many traders who have been in the crypto space for years still haven't figured out where they went wrong, let alone make progress. Honestly, most people in the crypto world are just operating blindly; profits often come down to luck, and very few have a clear logical approach.
Impulsiveness and recklessness are major poisons in the crypto space. Many people already have the wrong methods but refuse to change, which is the real reason for losing money. Changing this is easier said than done—human instinct is to stick to old habits, and taking the first step with courage is what most people struggle with.
Another serious issue is weak discernment ability. Blindly following trends and listening to a bunch of teachers' ideas only leads to more confusion. Not to mention those who just act on news without verification—how can they hold their positions steadily? Losses are inevitable.
On a deeper level, investors simply don't understand economics. When a major macro turning point occurs, losses become truly devastating. Those who suffer big losses are powerless in the face of macro trends because they have never seriously studied real supply and demand relationships or macro directions—they just keep repeating mistakes on the wrong path.
In fact, there are many strategies in the crypto world, but the key is to find one that you can master. For example, first judge the macro trend, then enter at support levels and exit at resistance levels. Short-term fluctuations don't need to be overly concerned with; the focus should be on preserving capital and patiently waiting for real opportunities.