From liquidation to reconstruction, a guide to self-help in the crypto market downturn

The market has never lacked ups and downs, nor has it lacked people who passively bear it. Losses, liquidation, and even zero are not unfamiliar to people who have experienced multiple cycles. But when this really happens to you, the shock and helplessness are still real. Some friends I know have experienced such moments recently. This is not a story about failure, but about how to pick yourself up and stand up again after the chaos.

What really widens the gap between people is not the moment of ups and downs, but the choice at the bottom.

You can continue to be anxious, doubtful, and evasive, or you can start to reflect, repair, and reconstruct. There is no way that is more "advanced", but only the latter can allow you to truly gain a foothold before the next opportunity comes.

Odaily Planet Daily compiled and sorted out the real sharing of some users on the X platform. It is not chicken soup, nor is it a shouting order, but a survival guide for long-term players summarized from personal experience and in-depth dialogue.

I hope you can draw some strength from it, or a new perspective.

Deal with emotions first, then deal with assets

When experiencing a major loss, the brain's first reaction is often to "do something immediately" - liquidate, increase positions, or even exit completely. But this is usually the worst time.

Please pause first. Take a deep breath, and then think calmly. Emotions must be dealt with, don't rush to "rely on reason to overcome them."

You have to understand that self-worth is never equal to account balance. Losses do not define who you are. You just went through a hard battle, with scars all over your body, and feel that everything is over. But remember: your net worth and your self-worth are completely different things.

Talk to someone you trust, don't shut yourself up. My friends who have come out of it almost all did the same thing: find someone to talk to and accept support. Don't underestimate the power of "being heard", it is more effective than you think.

You can't control the market, but you can control how you face it.

Don't let the market take away your qualifications to restart

Next, calmly assess the current situation. What other assets can be recovered? Are there any emergency expenses? Are there tax or leverage risks?

Although these problems are painful, the sooner you face them, the easier it is to find the starting point for reconstruction.

Revenge trading is the instinctive reaction of many people in desperate situations - "I must win back!" I have seen friends almost put their last principal into it in order to "win back a game". Don't go this way.

The first step to reconstruction is not doubling, but stability. A stable source of income, a diversified asset allocation, and a longer-term strategic thinking are the underlying logic for a long-term and sustainable development.

Don't forget your original intention. You entered the crypto field because you saw some possibilities or had some desires. This original intention and this experience will not disappear because of a round of decline. It seems to be a failure, but you have gained experience and growth.

Most people will choose to leave at this stage. Frankly speaking, my friends have also been on the verge of giving up. But they finally decided: not to escape, to review the market seriously, to bear the losses, and then quietly start the next journey.

The next round of opportunities does not belong to those who rely on luck, but to those who are willing to persist, learn lessons, and maintain resilience.

When the market is low, waiting is not waiting in vain

The low period is the window for preparation. Don't wait until the market breaks out before you want to learn. It's too late to learn strategies when the market comes.

What you can do now is:

Improve your on-chain analysis ability and learn to read data;

Master basic DeFi operations and be familiar with risk control;

Catch early signals of trends in advance, don't wait until "hot searches" to chase in.

The real winner is not to make decisions when the market breaks out, but to lay out when no one is paying attention.

Don't wait for the "perfect time", make good use of every window

Many people fall into a misunderstanding: I want to wait for the most perfect time-for example, sell all in Q1 and buy at the bottom in Q2.

But the reality is:

Sometimes the market only gives you a short window, and you have to act decisively;

Sometimes it's not strong for several consecutive months, so be patient and don't move.

Take what the market gives you, otherwise it will take more from you.

Exiting and stopping profit are not admitting defeat, but maturity.

Welcome to this market where the only rule is "survival".

Accept reality: the market does not owe you new highs, nor does it care about your persistence.

Don't be a prey, think like a predator

This market is not "broken", it's just "changed". Smart people don't complain about the market, they will adapt to it.

Want to turn the tables? Don't gamble first, learn to stand firm first.

Save cash instead of frequent transactions

Only invest in projects that you really have long-term beliefs in

If a certain coin falls by 70%, please ask yourself honestly: Will I buy it today? If the answer is no, then clear the position decisively.

Patience creates wealth, and impulse burns the principal. What really destroys the account is never the market, but FOMO and anxiety.

Making money is not about chasing green columns, but about being in the market before the market starts:

Hold the chips you really understand firmly

Reject impulsive operations

Don't chase highs, don't buy at the bottom, and don't believe the shouting of "this is the last chance".

Remember: Only by being alive can you enjoy the next round of dividends.

Observe the flow of smart money, not listening to shouting

Even in chaotic times, trends are quietly forming. Now you can pay attention to:

Sonic ecology is gaining popularity

Berachain DeFi sector is gradually heating up

AI/RWA sector is attracting incremental funds

Instead of listening to shouting, it is better to track the flow of funds. Especially the movement of stablecoins, the trading volume of DEX, and the wallet behavior of whales. These are the real next round of opportunity maps.

Written at the end

We are experiencing a bear market with high uncertainty. Maybe now is the lowest point, maybe it has not reached the bottom yet. But it doesn’t matter.

What matters is whether you have sorted yourself out, whether you can hold your ground in the chaos, and really stand in a good position before the next wind comes.

This is not an inspirational article, but a survival guide.

May you not only be alive, but also be ready for the next round of rise.