From Liquidation to Rebuilding: A Self-Help Guide for Crypto Market Downturns
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From Liquidation to Rebuilding: A Self-Help Guide for Crypto Market Downturns
Don't call yourself a loser; you've just stumbled on the way.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsWritten by: CryptoGirlNova, Khaycee
Translated by: Dingdang (@XiaMiPP)
Editor's note: The market never lacks ups and downs, nor people passively enduring them. Losses, liquidations, even zeroing out—these are familiar experiences for those who've lived through multiple cycles. But when it happens to you personally, the shock and helplessness feel real. Some friends I know have recently gone through this exact moment. This isn't a story about failure, but about how to pick yourself up and stand again after chaos.
What truly separates people isn't the moments of price surges or crashes—it’s the choices made in the troughs.
You can keep worrying, doubting, and escaping, or you can begin reflecting, repairing, and rebuilding. Neither approach is inherently "superior," but only the latter prepares you to stand firm when the next opportunity arrives.
Odaily Planet Daily has compiled and translated real insights from users on X—not motivational fluff, not pump calls—but a survival guide for long-term players, distilled from personal experience and deep conversations.
May you find in it some strength, or perhaps just a fresh perspective.
Handle your emotions before handling your assets
When facing major losses, your brain’s first instinct is often “do something now”—sell everything, double down, or even exit entirely. But that’s usually the worst possible timing.
Pause first. Breathe deeply, then think calmly. Emotions must be processed; don’t try to suppress them with forced rationality.
Understand this: your self-worth does not equal your account balance. Losses do not define who you are. You’ve just survived a tough battle, bruised and battered, feeling like it’s all over. But remember: your net worth and your self-worth are entirely different things.
Talk to someone you trust. Don’t isolate yourself. Every friend of mine who recovered did one thing consistently: they opened up and accepted support. Never underestimate the power of being heard—it works better than you think.
You can’t control the market, but you can control how you respond to it.
Don’t let the market take away your right to restart
Next, calmly assess your current situation. What assets can still be salvaged? Are there urgent expenses? Any tax or leverage risks?
These questions are painful, but the sooner you face them, the faster you’ll find a starting point for rebuilding.
Revenge trading is a common instinct in desperation—“I must win it back!” I’ve seen friends nearly lose their last remaining capital trying to “even the score.” Don’t go down that path.
The first step to rebuilding isn’t doubling your money—it’s stability. Stable income sources, diversified asset allocation, and long-term strategic thinking form the foundation for lasting resilience.
Remember your original intent. You entered crypto because you saw potential, or held a deep aspiration. That初心 (original motivation) and journey don’t vanish with a single downturn. It may seem like a failure, but you’ve already gained experience and growth.
Most people choose to walk away at this stage. Honestly, my friends once stood at the edge of quitting too. But in the end, they decided: no escape, thorough review, accept the loss, and quietly start anew.
The next cycle won’t belong to those relying on luck, but to those willing to persist, learn, and stay resilient.
In the valley, waiting isn’t idle
Downtimes are windows for preparation. Don’t wait until the bull run starts to begin learning. By the time the market heats up, it’s already too late to study strategy.
Here’s what you can do now:
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Improve your on-chain analysis skills and learn to read data;
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Master basic DeFi operations and understand risk management;
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Catch early signals of emerging trends—don’t jump in only after they hit热搜 (trending topics).
Real winners don’t make decisions during market explosions—they position themselves when no one else is watching.
Don’t wait for the “perfect moment”—use every window available
Many fall into the trap of waiting for the ideal timing—like selling all in Q1 and buying the bottom in Q2.
But reality is:
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Sometimes the market offers only a brief window—you must act decisively;
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Sometimes it stays flat for months—then patience is key. Don’t force moves.
Take what the market gives you, or it will take even more from you.
Exiting and taking profits isn’t surrender—it’s maturity.
Welcome to a market where the only rule is survival.
Accept reality: the market doesn’t owe you new highs, nor does it care about your perseverance.
Don’t be prey—think like a predator
This market isn’t “broken”—it’s evolved. Smart people don’t complain; they adapt.
Want to bounce back? Stop gambling. First, learn to stand firm.
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Accumulate cash instead of trading frequently
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Only invest in projects you genuinely believe in long-term
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If a token has dropped 70%, ask yourself honestly: would I buy it today? If the answer is no, then clear it decisively.
Patience builds wealth; impulsiveness burns capital. What destroys accounts isn’t market conditions—it’s FOMO and anxiety.
Profits aren’t made chasing green bars, but by being positioned before the market wakes up:
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Firmly hold assets you truly understand
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Avoid impulsive actions
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Don’t chase highs, don’t catch falling knives, and never blindly believe claims like “this is the last chance.”
Remember: only those who survive get to enjoy the next round of gains.
Watch where smart money flows—not what pump accounts say
Even in chaos, trends are forming quietly. Pay attention to:
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The Sonic ecosystem gaining momentum
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The Berachain DeFi sector gradually heating up
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The AI/RWA sector attracting incremental capital
Rather than listening to pump calls, track capital flows—especially stablecoin movements, DEX volumes, and whale wallet activity. These reveal the true map of the next opportunity wave.
Final thoughts
We’re going through a bear market packed with extreme uncertainty. Maybe we’re already at the bottom, maybe we’re not. But that doesn’t matter.
What matters is whether you’ve regrouped, whether you can hold your ground amid chaos, and whether you’ll be properly positioned when the next wave comes.
This isn’t an inspirational post—it’s a survival guide.
May you not just survive, but be ready to embrace the next upcycle.
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