2026-01-04 13:27:08

The most frequently asked questions recently are usually along these lines: "Is it worth going all-in on Ethereum now?" "The price broke through 3150; I went all-in. Can this wave double my investment?" "What if it drops? Will I lose everything?" Looking at these questions, I always want to advise everyone to stay calm. The game of ups and downs in the crypto market essentially tests not who has the biggest guts, but who can stay rational and strictly follow trading discipline.

Today, I want to share some real insights—these are survival rules I’ve learned over the past 9 years through various losses. Whether this wave of Ethereum ends bullish or pulls back, as long as you adhere to these principles, you have a chance to come out unscathed.

First, the conclusion: Currently, the risk factor for Ethereum is indeed relatively high, but from a technical signal perspective, the quality is still decent. This means "great potential, but little room for error." I’ve seen too many retail investors lose big at such crossroads, often not because they misread the direction, but because they are hijacked by market sentiment and abandon basic risk management. The issues usually revolve around three aspects: unwillingness to cut losses, frequent additional entries, and premature involvement.

**The first core principle: Stop-loss must be firm.** The most common excuse I hear is "just a little more" or "wait a bit longer, it might rebound." But in critical moments like these, such thinking is often fatal. For this wave, my reference levels are 3145 and 2940. These two levels are not randomly chosen; they are based on the "failure line" derived from multi-timeframe technical structures. Once the price falls below these levels, the previously established technical resonance is completely broken.

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BearMarketBard

· 01-04 21:40

That's right, going all-in with full position is just a gambler's mentality; the real profit-makers are never the ones with the biggest guts. Talking about stop-losses is useless; you have to be truly ruthless, or you're just fooling yourself. Line 3145 is indeed critical; if it's broken, you have to admit defeat and not hold on. After all these years, I've realized one thing — surviving is more important than winning money, and risk management is the key. Markets with little room for error are the easiest to turn sour; many people simply can't react in time.

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RugPullAlertBot

· 01-04 15:22

梭哈？别逗了，这心态就是赔光的前兆啊

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TokenDustCollector

· 01-04 14:24

Really, going all-in is like gambling with your life. I've seen too many people play like that and get liquidated directly. Stop-loss is easy to say but hard to do. The key is whether you can be ruthless enough. The levels at 3145 and 2940 must be watched closely. If broken, you have to run; there's no need to hesitate.

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StableNomad

· 01-04 13:57

yo actually... the "就差一点了" cope is exactly what got people liquidated back in the LUNA days, statistically speaking most retail doesn't make it past the first real drawdown lol

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CryptoMotivator

· 01-04 13:56

That really hits home. How difficult must it be for those who go all-in with their entire position now... --- Talking about stop-loss is easy, but when it comes to critical moments, it's really hard to change. This is a common problem among retail investors. --- Remember these two levels: 3145 and 2940. But most people will probably still gamble on luck. --- This set of theories is all about discipline, but when market sentiment shifts, who can still remember discipline... --- After nine years of exploration, the same old saying applies — those who can stick to stop-loss have already won half the battle. --- The key point is that there’s little room for error; I just hope no one misunderstands this thoroughly. --- Compared to doubling, surviving is the real skill, right? --- It feels quite practical, but the only problem is that too few people actually listen. --- I understand the mentality of going all-in, but when losses happen, you just end up regretting... --- After a wave of market turbulence, most people simply cannot execute their plans. --- Being hijacked by market sentiment is so accurate—it’s exactly about us.

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DefiVeteran

· 01-04 13:42

Going all-in is the beginning of emotions overcoming reason If you set your stop-loss poorly, breaking 3145 is pointless Maintain a steady mindset, or you'll just be working for the exchange

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consensus_failure

· 01-04 13:38

Going all-in is basically gambling, not investing. I've seen too many people put everything in and end up back to square one overnight, with their mindset shattered and their whole person ruined. Stop-loss really can't be soft-hearted; once the support level breaks, you have to cut it, or you'll keep losing money and sink deeper and deeper.

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GasWaster

· 01-04 13:36

ngl the whole "梭哈" energy in crypto rly is just people gambling with gas fees as their only concern lmao... 3145? 2940? bro i'd be tracking gwei prices while watching those levels, probably miss the whole move anyway

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blocksnark

· 01-04 13:32

Honestly, full position trading sounds uncomfortable, and the margin for error is ridiculously small. Stop-loss really has to be strict, or you'll die waiting for "just a little longer." If the 3145 line is broken, you should decisively admit defeat. Don't think about miraculous rebounds anymore. Going all-in to double your money? That mindset needs to be fixed; making money isn't that simple. Being hijacked by market sentiment is truly the dead end for retail investors. I've fallen into this trap myself. Those who are unwilling to cut losses later regret it—this is an iron law. Watching others make money and then adding more—I've been burned by this trick several times; don't fall for it again.

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