2025-12-13 22:20:44

Having been in the crypto world for 5 years, I've seen too many people fall into the same trap: some increase their positions impulsively, buying ETH from 2000U down to 1600U, turning short-term holdings into a "family heirloom," only to be trapped and wiped out in a bear market; others stubbornly stick to their stop-loss rules, but in choppy markets, they get repeatedly swept out, and all their small profits are eaten up by fees.

I believe you've also struggled with this dilemma: should you buy the dip against the trend when the market falls, or cut losses decisively to preserve capital?

Honestly, this isn't a matter of right or wrong—it's about learning to switch strategies according to different market environments. Using the right approach means making profits; using the wrong one means getting beaten up.

**Two Operational Logic Breakdowns**

**Cost Averaging Strategy**

When the price drops, buy in batches, gradually lowering your average cost, and wait for a rebound to turn things around. For example, buy ETH once when it drops from 2000U to 1800U, then buy again at 1600U. As long as it rebounds back to 1700U, you can break even; if it rises to 1900U, you start making profits.

The problem is, if you play this aggressively, the more it falls, the more you buy, and unrealized losses can multiply. This is especially dangerous with leverage trading—if the market drops sharply in one direction, liquidation is unavoidable (like the LUNA crash in 2022, many people lost everything because they kept adding on leverage, eventually getting wiped out).

**Stop-Loss as Insurance**

Set a stop-loss level in advance (for example, if it breaks a key support, exit immediately). Once triggered, close the position to limit losses within an acceptable range. It sounds conservative, but in choppy markets, this approach helps you avoid some fatal risks.

Now that the market has rebounded, some are still debating how to operate. The secret lies in understanding the current market rhythm—whether you're in the accumulation phase at the bottom or already in a rebound trend. Your strategy should be completely different depending on the stage.

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BearMarketGardener

· 12-15 07:07

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DecentralizeMe

· 12-14 00:32

In essence, it's a game of spite versus rationality. I've seen both types of people lose money. Spreading out costs sounds good, but only when you go all-in do you realize what despair truly is. The key is discipline; otherwise, all these principles are pointless. What I care more about is when you'll truly know if you've hit the bottom or if the decline will continue. This logic makes sense, but everyone wants to get more in execution, and as a result, they get trapped. At least with no leverage, spreading out costs allows you to survive and see a rebound; leverage is truly a life-and-death issue. Setting stop-losses too tight leads to repeated scans; setting them too wide means death in a bear market. There really is no perfect answer. As for understanding market rhythm, I haven't really gotten it right more than a few times.

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CounterIndicator

· 12-13 22:50

In the end, it all depends on the market condition, don't be stubborn. --- Cutting losses vs. stop-loss, essentially it's a gamble on human nature; anyone can make mistakes. --- That wave of LUNA was truly incredible. Many people leveraged up and ended up with zero, and some still haven't recovered. --- Bottom accumulation and rebound trends are completely different strategies. If you can't understand this, you're just waiting to get wrecked. --- Instead of stressing over whether to add positions or cut losses, it's better to learn how to read the current market condition; otherwise, all your operations are pointless. --- The part where unrealized losses multiplied struck a chord with many, including my own shadow from last year. --- How many times should one average down? There's no absolute answer—it's all about luck and judgment. --- I really relate to the part about profits being eaten away by transaction fees; getting swept repeatedly in volatile markets is so annoying. --- If stop-loss settings are not in place, it's better not to set them at all, at least it won't be so frustrating psychologically. --- Probably, those who make real money are just unintentionally hitting the right rhythm, not some advanced operation.

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MissedTheBoat

· 12-13 22:37

Are you here again to teach me how to operate? I've already given up, anyway, whichever way I choose is wrong. I'm afraid of adding positions and getting stuck, and stop-loss keeps getting swept repeatedly. Might as well do nothing and just watch you all fight each other. That wave of LUNA was truly incredible. Luckily, I didn't use leverage; otherwise, I’d be drinking northwest wind now. Honestly, it all comes down to luck. No matter how many strategies there are, they can't withstand a bear market. Is this rebound really the bottom? I feel it might drop further, so I dare not move.

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FomoAnxiety

· 12-13 22:37

Damn, that time with LUNA really scared me. Now I have psychological shadows when looking at rebalancing. --- Exactly, the key is to assess your own risk tolerance; don't get killed by greed. --- Playing it safe sounds good, but in reality, you're betting on a rebound. If the rebound doesn't come, you're done. --- That's how I feel now—half of my positions are floating in loss, and I'm afraid to cut losses at the bottom... Truly despairing. --- The core is to understand whether you're short-term or long-term; never mix the two. --- How to judge the bottom accumulation and rebound market? It's easy to say but really abstract to do. --- Not adding to positions makes me anxious; adding makes me fear liquidation. This must be the curse of the crypto world, haha. --- Stop-loss is really a necessity. I've seen too many people not set stop-losses and end up losing everything. --- When volatility is high, stop-losses are like giving away money, but you can't dare not to set them... How to choose? --- The key is to have enough capital as a cushion; only then can you dare to play the rebalancing game. Small retail investors really can't afford to play.

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GasFeeCry

· 12-13 22:32

Exactly right. I'm the kind of person who gets emotionally overwhelmed when swept out of a trade, with half of the profit eaten up by fees... Adding to positions and stop-losses aren't really the issue; the problem is that no one can accurately determine the bottom, and the result is just gambling. In that LUNA wave, I had friends who went straight from a million down to ten thousand. At that time, they were still leveraging heavily; only now are they finally waking up. The key is to honestly recognize your own capabilities; don't overestimate your ability to read the market. Actually, the harshest type are those who neither add to positions nor set stop-losses—they just lie there and resist, waiting for a miracle. Understanding the rhythm of the market sounds easy to say, but who the hell can truly understand it? Instead of stressing, it's better to set a stop-loss point that allows you to sleep well. Don't keep messing around.

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BlockDetective

· 12-13 22:24

You're right, it all depends on the market nature; you can't apply the same approach blindly. --- The wave of LUNA going completely to zero, and there are still people repeating the same mistake now, it's really hard to watch. --- Averaging down and stop-loss are like the opposition between gamblers and cautious traders; both tend to go to extremes. --- Understanding the rhythm of the market is more difficult than any operation; that's the real challenge. --- Adding positions is a test of mental state management; the more you buy during a decline, the worse the outcome. --- Bottom accumulation and rebound markets are completely different, but 99% of people can't tell the difference. --- That repeated order sweeping really hit home; it's so true. --- Leverage—when the market moves against you, you react too late to respond. --- Ultimately, you still need a trading plan; winging it at the last minute definitely won't work. --- It's satisfying to see others add positions and turn things around, but most of the time it results in going completely to zero.

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MysteryBoxOpener

· 12-13 22:23

Basically, it's just a gambling mentality. Replenishing positions and stopping losses both result in losses. The key is whether you can hit the right rhythm. Gambler psychology is truly the biggest killer in the crypto world. That LUNA wave was really bloodstained. However, I do agree with this statement: understanding the rhythm is more important than anything else.

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