Eight years ago on that rainy night, I completely collapsed after a margin call. The -87% figure on my phone screen pierced my eyes, and the landlord’s rent reminder kept bombarding me. But ironically, it was this trading system that today gave me financial freedom. Every day over these eight years, I’ve been battling my own inner demons.



This is the truth of the crypto market—trading is fundamentally a psychological battle.

Sometimes I feel like I am just a lunatic. Staring at the screen every day, watching the K-line fluctuate, my emotions also surge like waves. When the account grows, that fleeting sense of pleasure is like fireworks, gone in an instant; when it falls, regret, self-blame, and frustration flood in, drowning you like a tide.

The market treats everyone differently. It won’t reward you when your confidence is sky-high; instead, it loves to give you a harsh lesson at your most proud moment. I’ve watched my funds evaporate little by little countless times, sitting in the bathroom asking myself, "What are you really doing? Is all this worth it? Should I keep going?" There are no standard answers to these questions.

But any trader who truly survives in the crypto world understands one principle—giving up is the biggest loss.

Trading, on the surface, is a contest with the market, but at its core, it’s a contest with yourself. It forces you to confront your greed, admit your fears, and endure loneliness and suffering. Through cycles of falling and getting back up, you gradually learn to control your emotions and temper your mindset.

The most painful part isn’t the loss itself. The real pain is the inability to accept your mistakes, the fear of an uncertain future, and the suffocating despair when you’ve endured the lows but see no hope.

But if you have enough patience and determination, the market will eventually give you a chance. Just like I climbed out from -87%. No one can walk this path for you; every choice and decision is yours to bear. If you also want to turn the tide in the crypto market, don’t hesitate anymore. Starting now, learn the right methods, apply the right strategies, and begin your journey toward wealth.
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TokenVelocityTraumavip
· 4h ago
Really, I also experienced the moment of -87%, and I can't forget the feeling of crying in the bathroom.
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MidnightSellervip
· 4h ago
Sounds like a story session... Is it true or not?
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quiet_lurkervip
· 4h ago
Really, I felt it at the moment of -87%
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SchrodingersFOMOvip
· 4h ago
I really can't hold it anymore - I directly substituted the -87% part.
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LiquidityLarryvip
· 4h ago
The mindset part is indeed the most difficult, even more heartbreaking than the technical aspects.
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