2026-01-12 21:21:24

Recently, the account hit a new low again. I couldn't resist when it was at 0.04 and just threw everything in. The backlash came unexpectedly, and I’ve been亏到现在自己都想哭.

Looking back at that previous $300 position, it’s now less than half of what it was. Honestly, seeing this decline, I really have a fear of going to zero. This is the price of FOMO — a once rational plan, under the dual attack of fear and greed, instantly turns into irrational all-in.

But on the other hand, this loss hasn’t been without gains. Recently, I’ve been pondering a phrase: calm down, be water my friend. It sounds like a cliché, but in this volatile market, mindset might be more important than anything else.

Asset shrinkage can cause anxiety, but anxiety doesn’t solve problems. Instead of dwelling on past decisions, it’s better to think about the next steps. Some losses have already happened; rather than regret, it’s better to adjust your mindset and keep moving forward. This might be a lesson that investors must learn.

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MerkleDreamer

· 17h ago

0.04 go all-in on the bottom, this is not bravery, it's a gambler's mentality $300 shrunk to less than half, it hurts but it's also a tuition fee paid Really, mindset is easy to talk about but hard to do, watching the decline really makes you want to vomit blood Be water, my friend—this phrase is overused, but in this magical market, it seems there's no other way What's next? Stop loss or keep holding If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have FOMO, but unfortunately, I didn't know this would happen

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DevChive

· 21h ago

Bro, this wave is really a textbook-level FOMO... I knew something was going to happen when I entered at 0.04 The 300 bucks halved, honestly, it’s really hard to watch, but your "be water" mindset is not too late Many people give up after losing money, but being able to calm down and reflect on this is worth it, most retail investors can't do that Next time, we must learn from this... no one can accurately catch the bottom, better to buy in stages than all-in... By the way, are you still holding your position now? Keep going, overcoming this psychological hurdle is more important than anything else

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AirdropGrandpa

· 01-12 21:49

0.04 bought in now gets slapped in the face, this is our daily routine All-in feels great for a moment, but then the crematorium... But to be fair, the most valuable lesson from losing money is learning from it. Don't be so reckless next time That saying "be water" is pretty accurate, FOMO really is a battlefield Adjust your mindset and keep going, anyway the ship has already sunk

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CodeSmellHunter

· 01-12 21:48

Haha, 0.04 is really amazing. I also bought in at that point, and now I'm losing a lot. Sometimes greed really is the poison of investing. Next time, I need to hold back. "Be water" and similar phrases sound very cliché, but they do make sense... it's just too hard to implement. The value has shrunk from $300 to now, and this feeling is truly uncomfortable, but I guess it's just paying tuition fees. Mindset is easy to talk about, but only after falling many times can you truly achieve enlightenment.

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AirdropFreedom

· 01-12 21:42

Bro, this wave really can't hold up, I've been through this too. Wait, are you still thinking about breaking even? Let's survive first. I've also taken the 0.04 hit, really, it's just an IQ tax. Adjust your mindset and you'll win; armchair strategizing is the easiest, actual operation is hell. Don't think about turning things around in one shot, stay calm first, brother.

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MoneyBurner

· 01-12 21:35

It's the same story again, 0.04 all-in on a gamble? I'm just wondering, why does it have to be a bloody lesson at the bottom every time?

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RetroHodler91

· 01-12 21:33

I was also there when I bought at 0.04, but I wasn't as brave as you... Now looking at the account, I really want to curse.

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HappyToBeDumped

· 01-12 21:26

Oh wow, this wave of FOMO is really intense. I understand the feeling of going all-in at 0.04. There’s still a little over half of the $300 left. Watching the account balance change daily, my mood also fluctuates. But to be honest, this is just paying tuition. Next time I see a dip, I’ll probably be nervous.

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DegenWhisperer

· 01-12 21:24

All the same, FOMO cuts one, and rationality cuts one as well.

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