It is often said in the market that 'retail investors trading cryptocurrencies, in the end, the best outcome is merely breaking even.' This saying captures the helplessness of many.

Look at how many people fall into this cycle: when the price rises, they can't help but chase after it, only to get stuck once they buy; once they are trapped, they hold on desperately, waiting and waiting, and when they finally break even, they hurry to cash out; looking back, they can't help but chase high prices again, getting stuck, breaking even, cashing out... round and round.

Why do most people always find themselves oscillating between small profits and losses? The root cause lies in the mindset of 'taking a little profit and holding on through losses.' When it comes to making money, they can't hold on, fearing a pullback in profits, and they flee at the slightest gain; yet, once they are trapped, they can't bear to cut their losses, always hoping to break even. The result? The opportunities they grab yield only small profits, while the ones they miss lead to deep losses, ultimately causing many to break down and have to cut their losses.

Ultimately, this reflects a misguided understanding of investment. True investment is about buying quality assets at a reasonable price that one understands, and then holding them for the long term—whether in the stock market or the cryptocurrency market, the underlying logic is the same; the key is to find assets with real value, rather than being led by short-term price fluctuations.

If you want to be good at investing, remember these four words: 'Predictions are useless.' Don't let price fluctuations tempt you to guess whether it will go up or down; no matter what method you use, even if it's just a fleeting thought, you must remind yourself: predictions will only interfere with your judgment. Instead of wasting your energy guessing trends, it's better to focus on studying the asset itself—this is the key to breaking out of the 'breaking even cycle.' $ETH $XRP $SOL