2026-01-21 03:20:43

At this stage, preserving the principal is winning.

Don't always think about doubling quickly; being able to avoid losses already surpasses most people. The market is never short of opportunities. When the market warms up again, it will be a good time to get on board everywhere—provided you still have capital in your pocket.

Simply put, staying steady now is to be able to strike when the wind comes. Many people miss good opportunities because they have already exhausted their bullets. Capital preservation is not conservatism, but to stay alive and see the next round of market trends.

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AirdropFatigue

· 17h ago

Listening to advice can make you money; ignoring it can make you lose money. That's the harsh reality right now. Everyone on the internet is shouting to buy the dip. I just smile—if your bullets are all fired, what dip are you buying? Protecting your principal isn't that hard; what's hard is resisting the urge to move. That guy previously went all-in with full positions, now he's out of bullets. I just quietly watch the market approach. Not losing money? Sounds simple. As soon as I see the market, I want to go all-in. That's true hell difficulty. Stay capital-preserving and wait for the wind. I believe in that.

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MidnightSeller

· 17h ago

Capital preservation is the key; too many people fall into the trap of greed.

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MEV_Whisperer

· 17h ago

Really, now it's just a matter of who can hold back from moving. If you can endure this wave, you'll win, and there will be so many opportunities that you won't be able to choose. Well said, if you have no bullets, everything is useless. That's why I still hold on; too many people have already run away. Protecting the principal is the key, and doubling your investment can come later.

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SleepyValidator

· 18h ago

Living to see the next market cycle, that's the real deal.

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AlphaBrain

· 18h ago

That's really right. That buddy of mine went all-in two years ago, and now he doesn't even have a glimmer of hope. Alright, alright, just stay calm and don't move; you've already won more than half the battle. It's actually okay that you didn't get on this wave; just wait and see. Losing your principal means everything is over. I've learned my lesson this time. Most people die before dawn, it's true. Instead of chasing highs and selling lows, it's better to hold your bullets; the next wave is the big event. Those cutting losses now are the ones who didn't control their mindset earlier. Listen to me, don't think about getting rich overnight. Living and waiting for the right opportunity is the real key.

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