2026-01-13 12:22:28

Someone often asks me, since scalping is a game that requires patience, how can you turn small funds into large funds? Honestly, making money is never about technical skills; it's about human nature.

What’s the most ridiculous situation you've seen? Not a thousand-fold market—anyone can get lucky there—but after earning hundreds of thousands, a sudden downturn instantly wipes it all out. That moment of mental collapse is even more painful than a margin call. The market never shows mercy unless you learn self-discipline.

I’ve experienced setbacks early on. When I made a little profit, I’d get cocky and habitually add to my position until my fingers trembled; when I lost a bit, I’d stubbornly hold on, afraid that cutting losses would turn my rebound into someone else’s gain. It wasn’t until I was thoroughly beaten by the market a few times that I understood what "the market is the best teacher" really means. Scalping is never a get-rich-quick game; fundamentally, it’s about patience—waiting for the right market conditions, waiting for the main force to start a trend, and only acting once the signals are confirmed.

The easiest trap for beginners is "itchy hands." Always wanting to try, but every attempt ends in a loss. The first golden rule I learned is simple: take out your principal after making a profit; only the remaining funds are for betting. That mindset is completely different.

My current approach has been set. When it rises by 50%, I move my stop-loss to the cost price, so I can comfortably ride the trend; when it doubles, I lock in profits immediately—never greedy. Staying alive and leaving the market is always more important than how much you make.

Most failures are rarely due to the market itself; they often stem from these factors: fear, impatience, gambling mentality, stubbornness. The destructive power of these emotions far exceeds the market’s fluctuations. Don’t indulge in the daydream of overnight riches; even earning ten times in a day won’t change much. Aim for consistent profits because once the principal is gone, the game is over.

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On-ChainDiver

· 01-16 12:22

That hits too close to home. I was the kind of fool who would make a few hundred thousand and then wipe it all out with a single bearish candle. The itch to trade can't really be cured; you have to get cut and bleed to learn. I only understand now that withdrawing the principal is the right move. If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have gone through so many ups and downs. Doubling your position and locking in profits is something I can't do. I keep hoping for another wave of gains. The market has taught me many lessons, and every time I think I've understood, I end up repeating the same mistakes. The biggest enemy is my mindset; technical skills are actually not that important.

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ArbitrageBot

· 01-16 12:21

Really, I can totally relate to that itch... I was supposed to wait for the trend confirmation, but I just couldn't help but move randomly. Being pushed back to the starting point is truly the ultimate feeling, even more devastating than a direct liquidation. Withdrawing the principal really changes the mindset, I’m not joking. The market is all about self-discipline; technical analysis is actually secondary. Wanting to go all-in after making a little profit, and ending up losing everything by yourself, is really ridiculous. Moving the stop-loss to the cost price is a good detail, it allows you to ride the trend with peace of mind. The harshest lesson in the market is getting cut a couple of times, then you understand what it means to survive and leave. When your fingers are trembling, you should know you’re getting emotional. People who lock in profits immediately after doubling their money tend to last longer; greed at that moment is the beginning of losing. Fear is even more terrifying than impatience because it makes you hold on stubbornly, and that’s deadly.

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MetaNeighbor

· 01-16 09:45

This is what I often say, itching hands are more deadly than liquidation. --- Make money and run, coming out alive is the true victory. --- Really, mindset is a hundred times more valuable than technical analysis. --- That's right, most people die because of greed. --- If the principal is gone, everything is over. This must be engraved in your mind. --- Damn, I got caught up in adding positions, my hands are trembling. --- Rolling positions means waiting; only those who can wait will reap big gains. --- Fear and impatience, these two killers are truly invincible. --- Doubling profits and locking in gains, this discipline must be strictly maintained without loosening. --- The best teacher in the market is losing money; there's no way around it.

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CodeAuditQueen

· 01-16 07:25

It sounds like a reentrancy attack in a smart contract—greedy looping and repeatedly draining funds.

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BtcDailyResearcher

· 01-13 12:47

That hits too close to home. I'm the kind of fool who instantly hits rock bottom after earning a few hundred thousand... The itch to trade is truly a terminal illness; I just can't change it. I need to remember the trick of withdrawing the principal, or else every time is just a waste. That last sentence really hit me—without the principal, the game is truly over. This analysis is indeed reasonable; human nature is the toughest level to conquer. Doubling the profit locks in gains. It sounds simple, but actually sticking to it requires ironclad discipline. Why do I feel like I just lack that kind of resolve...

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DAOdreamer

· 01-13 12:47

The word "itchy hands" really hit me, bro, so true. You're right, losing your mind is even worse than a margin call. That feeling is really... heartbreaking. Withdrawing principal is a brilliant move; it really changes your mindset. Feels like this is talking about me—every time I get impatient and add to my position, then get educated. The market, this teacher, the tuition is insanely expensive. Doubling up and locking in profits, surviving and coming out alive—that's the truth.

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TokenTaxonomist

· 01-13 12:45

honestly the emotional demolition part hits different... statistically speaking most retail accounts don't survive their first drawdown psychologically before the actual liquidation happens

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MindsetExpander

· 01-13 12:38

That really hits home. I'm the kind of fool who makes hundreds of thousands and then loses it all back. The phrase "itchy hands" really struck a chord. I always think about trying again, but every attempt ends in blood. Withdrawing the principal is a trick I learned; the change is truly significant. That's why living is more important than how much money you make. I understand the principle, but when it comes to execution, my brain shorts out. The market has taught me the harshest lesson. I still remember that feeling—it's even more painful than losing money itself.

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CryptoMotivator

· 01-13 12:34

Good grief, it's that same theory again... Why can't I stop itching to trade? You're right, but when the market actually moves, I still can't control myself. Made hundreds of thousands and lost it all back, I understand this kind of despair... Now I don't even dare to look at my account. Moving the stop-loss to the cost basis is really ruthless, it all depends on whether I can really stick to the discipline. Human nature is much harder than technical skills; if you haven't been wiped out a few times, you simply can't learn. Doubling your position and locking in profits sounds simple, but it's incredibly difficult to actually do, always wanting to eat a bit more. Living to leave the battlefield—that hits home... So many people die because of greed.

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