Why trade against human nature

In simple terms, operating against human nature means fighting your instincts. Greed, fear, following the crowd, and luck—these emotions are the most deadly in the market. Those who truly make money often stay calm when others panic and dare to say no when others are疯狂.

How does this manifest specifically? Four key stages:

**Bear market plummets, others run before bottoming out**
At the end of a bear market or during sudden bad news, the market is filled with cries of despair, and most people cut losses and flee. Conversely, this is the time to buy in stages at lower prices, not to follow the crowd and cut losses. Easier said than done—resisting the urge is tough.

**Bull market surges, others chase highs and you want to cash out**
At the end of a bull market or when a certain theme explodes, everyone wants to make a quick profit, and chasing highs becomes instinctive. The smarter approach is to take profits gradually and secure gains, rather than greedily adding positions to earn more.

**Temptation when the account is in the green**
When unrealized gains are visible, most people are reluctant to take profits, always hoping for more. The result is that gains are given back, ending in empty satisfaction. True discipline involves strictly following profit-taking rules and resisting greed driven by psychological accounts.

**Luck when the account is in the red**
When unrealized losses occur, some hold on stubbornly, hoping for a rebound. But small losses can easily turn into big ones; executing stop-loss rules promptly is the way to go.

Ultimately, operating against human nature isn’t about blindly going against the trend, but about using rules to suppress emotions. Stay calm when others are greedy, make rational decisions when others are fearful. This is the secret to surviving long-term in the crypto market.