At 3 a.m., I was staring intently at the K-line. It wasn't waiting for a surge in the market, but rather my account completely collapsing in front of one liquidation after another. During the period when my account shrank from hundreds of thousands to just a few thousand USD, experiencing three liquidations a day became the norm. I was walking on air, with nothing but losses filling my mind.
It was during that time that I truly understood a principle: this market has never been about passion and intuition. It’s more like hunting — you need to be patient, observant, and calculating.
The turning point came suddenly, but not unexpectedly. I started setting rules for myself. Not because the market became more friendly, but because I changed.
Only take action at key points; if the position isn’t right, hold back. Every trade must have a reason; never let emotions dictate decisions. Always diversify your positions; survival is more important than greed. These seemingly basic principles are what I learned through tens of thousands of dollars in lessons, and only then did I truly master them.
Gradually, I could feel the change. My account stabilized, and the anxiety faded. When the market is good, I take more profits; when it’s bad, I tighten up. The sleepless nights and panic have completely disappeared.
Now I consistently earn three or four figures daily. It’s not about talent or luck, but about method, discipline, and the clarity I gained after suffering big losses. This path is truly viable, but the key is to use your brain, not reckless action.
If you’re still lost right now: remember one thing — slow is fast, and stability is what allows you to go far. Opportunities in the market are always there, but only if you stay alive and remain at the table.
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FreeRider
· 3h ago
The part where I went from hundreds of thousands of losses to just a few thousand is really incredible, I was floating even while walking haha. But to be honest, I get the turning point later on — you just have to have discipline, you can't let emotions control you.
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DegenMcsleepless
· 15h ago
Hundreds of thousands of trading to a few thousand U.S. dollars? Bro, your tuition fees are really paid hard... But on the other hand, you are indeed more clear-headed now.
So, now it's really about discipline? I have to say, this approach is much more comfortable than all-in.
I understand the part about staring at the screen until 3 a.m., my mind was completely muddled... Now stable in the three or four digits? Alright, bro.
The key is to stay alive at the table, right? That's correct... If you die, your account is useless.
Waiting for the right position, diversifying holdings, not relying on feelings... sounds simple, but actually doing it is really hard. That's why there are so many rookies everywhere.
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ExpectationFarmer
· 12-17 13:56
Really, only after losing hundreds of thousands do you understand that being alive is the most important thing.
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SignatureAnxiety
· 12-17 13:47
Losing hundreds of thousands made me realize that this is really not something you can win just by throwing a tantrum
I've also gone through the period of placing three orders in a day, and even now I still feel scared when I think about it. I was completely driven by emotions
The saying "slow is fast" has been heard countless times, but it wasn't until I made a lot of money that it truly sank in
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liquidation_watcher
· 12-17 13:47
Hundreds of thousands exploded to a few thousand, this period is really hell mode. Now, staying stable at three or four digits feels more reassuring.
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GamefiEscapeArtist
· 12-17 13:39
Lessons learned from hundreds of thousands in tuition... I deeply understand. Back then, I was also among those who made three trades a day. It all came down to one realization.
At 3 a.m., I was staring intently at the K-line. It wasn't waiting for a surge in the market, but rather my account completely collapsing in front of one liquidation after another. During the period when my account shrank from hundreds of thousands to just a few thousand USD, experiencing three liquidations a day became the norm. I was walking on air, with nothing but losses filling my mind.
It was during that time that I truly understood a principle: this market has never been about passion and intuition. It’s more like hunting — you need to be patient, observant, and calculating.
The turning point came suddenly, but not unexpectedly. I started setting rules for myself. Not because the market became more friendly, but because I changed.
Only take action at key points; if the position isn’t right, hold back. Every trade must have a reason; never let emotions dictate decisions. Always diversify your positions; survival is more important than greed. These seemingly basic principles are what I learned through tens of thousands of dollars in lessons, and only then did I truly master them.
Gradually, I could feel the change. My account stabilized, and the anxiety faded. When the market is good, I take more profits; when it’s bad, I tighten up. The sleepless nights and panic have completely disappeared.
Now I consistently earn three or four figures daily. It’s not about talent or luck, but about method, discipline, and the clarity I gained after suffering big losses. This path is truly viable, but the key is to use your brain, not reckless action.
If you’re still lost right now: remember one thing — slow is fast, and stability is what allows you to go far. Opportunities in the market are always there, but only if you stay alive and remain at the table.