Sometimes, even though you know the stock has risen too much and needs to go sideways or down to correct the technical correction, if you can resist selling, that's a form of self-discipline.
The trend hasn't changed, the fundamentals haven't changed, and even though you know it's a market shakeout to release floating chips, you'll still participate in the market swing, arrogantly buying low and selling high to reduce costs. This is human nature. You and I are simply unable to react to a large bullish candlestick. We're used to going all-in. It's normal.
For example, during this wave, I bought a base position of Doge around 0.2, and followed the short-term trend by adding to my position between 0.24 and 0.26. When the technicals rebounded to 0.3, I couldn't wait and started taking profits on my added position, hoping to lower my cost. This is a very simple operation. If you're right, you're all smiles, but if you're wrong, you have to slap yourself. We're all human, and we can't stand it. I won't sell even when the price goes up. After all these years of practice, the only thing I can do is hold my bottom position steady. Even if technicals suggest consolidation, I have to control my hands.
This wave of Sol positions was established around 180-190, and I also sold some positions around 245, holding on to my bottom position.
I rarely worry about selling altcoins. The only thing I can't sell is BTC. As for altcoins, they are just a way to earn BTC.
You ask me whether I'm going long or short. Actually, I don't go short because I don't believe the trend has ended. If I'm bearish, I'll just reduce my altcoin holdings.