2026-01-11 11:29:14

Everyone Deserves Support, No Matter the Investment Size

Something happened yesterday that really bothered me. One of my community members mentioned he threw $30 into a position and managed to lock in a 25% gain by timing his exit well. Pretty solid move, right? Wrong—at least according to some commenters who decided to pile on and mock him for the amount.

Let me be crystal clear about this: that's not how we do things here.

Whether someone is deploying thousands or just $30, the mindset and discipline matter way more than the dollar amount. That person showed restraint, took profits at a predetermined level, and walked away happy. That's literally textbook trading behavior. The fact that a few people felt the need to ridicule him for his stake size? That's just small-minded.

Crypto communities thrive when we lift each other up—when we celebrate wins across all scales. Everyone starts somewhere. Someone's $30 today might become $3,000 tomorrow if they keep learning and building. But they won't stick around if the vibe is toxic.

So here's my message: respect the hustle, respect the conviction, respect the process—regardless of zeros on the check.

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OnChainSleuth

· 01-11 15:35

Honestly, should that guy be mocked for earning 25% on $30? These people are really sick. $30 is still money; having the right mindset to take profits is more important than the amount. This is the toxicity of the community—newcomers get discouraged right after entering, how can they stay? I've seen too many cases like this; small trades don't mean small, as long as the mindset is right.

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ThatsNotARugPull

· 01-11 11:59

Well said. Those who mock others for making 30 dollars are really out of line. Just because they make money doesn't mean they have to look down on others. --- Is there anything wrong with earning 25% on 30 dollars? Mindset and discipline are the core. These people just judge based on the small amount. --- Everyone has to start with small money. This kind of involution-style mockery really damages the community. --- Honestly, that guy is right. Taking profits is taking profits. Any amount of money deserves respect. --- People who can't stand others making money are probably the ones who haven't made any themselves. Don't spread negative energy to newcomers. --- Yes, this community is most lacking in mockers and most in people who sincerely help others. --- Making $30 is also earning. Some people lose so much on big bets that they end up without pants. What can I say? --- Honestly, discipline is much more important than the amount of principal. That guy did nothing wrong.

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StakeOrRegret

· 01-11 11:56

To be honest, that guy's 25% return is more impressive than most people's operations. Those who mock him really should reflect on themselves. --- Everyone has to start small; don't wait until others make money to start souring. The community atmosphere is too toxic. --- $30 with 25% profit and $3000 with 25% profit are essentially the same; both are disciplined trading. Does anyone really not understand this logic? --- If you're just being criticized like that, who would still want to stick around here? The ecosystem will eventually collapse. --- Steady gains with small amounts actually test your psychological resilience. This kind of opponent is worth learning from. --- I just want to know if those people criticizing him can show their trading records. --- Respect everyone's starting point and process. Is there a problem with that? This should be basic integrity. --- Really, small funds are about honing your feel and mindset. That's much smarter than impulsively throwing big money into reckless trades. --- If the community is full of this kind of sarcastic atmosphere, newcomers would have left long ago. --- Making $7.5 from $30 is still a profit. Stop with this complicated, messy scene in the crypto world.

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WagmiOrRekt

· 01-11 11:54

That's right, those who mock others are really out of line. What's wrong with earning a 25% return on 30 yuan? A serious attitude is much more important than the amount of money. Small funds better test your execution ability. That's why some communities eventually die out, all because of this sarcastic and weird atmosphere. Like, it's good that someone finally said it.

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