2026-01-03 07:23:43

The Harsh Reality of Small-Scale Trading

To be honest, if your principal hasn't reached 1200U, we need to talk about reality first. The dream of getting rich quickly can be put aside for now.

The most painful part for small fund players in the crypto asset market is this — it doesn't gently eliminate you over time, but at an unnoticeable moment, a wave of market movement can directly push you out. Repeated losses not only drain your wallet but also gradually wear down your mindset.

So, there are actually only two paths in front of you: one is to recognize the situation, survive slowly, and accumulate step by step; the other is to go all in and gamble on the luck of the chosen ones. But most people's final outcome is often neither surviving nor winning the gamble.

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LiquidityLarry

· 01-06 04:50

Starting at 1200U? I think it's better to save money first --- All in gambling on luck, most people are betting on losing everything --- It's heartbreaking, this is exactly what I experienced last month --- It's really hard to survive without reaching 1200U, the crypto world is that realistic --- Both paths are difficult, but not taking them is also death --- The hardest part is mindset, losing money is actually easier to accept --- It's tough, so does that mean small investors really have no way out? --- Instead of all in, it's better to endure and slowly accumulate, at least there's hope --- It's brutal, but once you realize it, you can let go --- This is the truth, much more reliable than those calling signals

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ForkItAll

· 01-03 07:49

1200U? Bro, you're overthinking. I don't even have 120, it sounds like you're advising me to quit playing. This thing called mentality really gets worn out first. Lose a couple of rounds and then go all in, and then there's nothing left. Neither survives nor wins the gamble, that really hits hard. The term "clear out" was used perfectly; it was just quietly cut off like that. The most hopeless part for small funds is that sometimes they don't even get a chance to admit defeat. Only when the principal reaches 1200 can you play? Then what am I even doing? Both paths are dead ends; it's just a matter of different ways to die.

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UncommonNPC

· 01-03 07:45

1200U is really a hurdle, I agree with this statement --- All in is really a gambler's mentality, I've seen too many people like this --- It's a hard truth, which is why I now only play within my affordable limits --- Mindset is the most valuable cost; losing a wave of money can be recovered, but if the mindset breaks, it's over --- Neither survived nor won the gamble, this hits 90% of retail investors, right? --- Slow accumulation sounds boring, but it's definitely much more reliable than all in --- Small funds mean going against the market; a bit of bad luck and you're out immediately

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TokenomicsDetective

· 01-03 07:43

The 1200U threshold setting is a bit harsh, but to be honest, it really hits hard. --- It's hard to choose between all-in and steady accumulation; ending up empty-handed is just ridiculous. --- Losing your mindset is even more painful than clearing your account, really. --- Are small fund players just cannon fodder for the market? Feels like there's no way to win this game. --- A wave of market行情直接出局，我就是这样被清的，笑不出来 --- Everyone says recognizing the situation and living well is important, but who can resist going all-in? --- Since most people are at a loss, isn't the chance of surviving actually higher? --- Are we completely giving up below 1200U or what? Listen to the truth.

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SelfCustodyBro

· 01-03 07:40

1200U's threshold is indeed tough; I've seen too many people die here. 2 Going all-in or just surviving, honestly, it's a dead end, most people can't choose. 3 The mindset is everything; once it collapses, it's over. It's more deadly than losing money. 4 Small fund players in this market are just like leeks; there's nothing much to say. 5 Neither of the two paths works, so what about the third path, everyone? 6 It's quite difficult to face reality; people are reluctant to admit their losses. 7 The repeated losses are really heartbreaking, it hits hard online. 8 Are you the chosen one? I bet I am that one in ten thousand. 9 This market is truly unfriendly to the poor. 10 Starting at 1200U is straightforward, but it is indeed a bit brutal.

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