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I've been playing for three years now, and I've been wiped out several times. I'm really exhausted and owe a lot of money. I don't know if I still have a chance to turn things around.

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#黄金白银再创新高 Gold and silver both hit new all-time highs. Is "digital gold" Bitcoin really falling behind?
As of now, spot gold and silver have both reached record highs. In contrast, Bitcoin has been oscillating around $90,000.
This divergence highlights a structural shift in the global market: in uncertain environments, traditional safe-haven assets thrive, while Bitcoin is hampered by liquidity constraints and risk aversion.
Deep Drivers Behind the Continued New Highs of Gold and Silver
By January 2025, gold prices surged to $2,600, then continued to rise strongly, with nearly 100% gains.
Silver, known as the "volatility partner of gold," performed even better. Starting April 2025, silver prices reached $30, setting new highs amid ongoing fluctuations. To date, its gains have exceeded 300%.
This rally is driven by the interplay of macroeconomic and geopolitical factors.
1. Central bank gold purchases are a key driver. The People's Bank of China added 27 tons of gold reserves in 2025. The Reserve Bank of India increased its gold holdings from 10% to 16%, benefiting from rising prices and diversified allocations away from US Treasuries. Against the backdrop of US debt exceeding $36 trillion, this de-dollarization trend positions gold as a hedge against currency depreciation.
2. Geopolitical tensions boost demand. US tariffs threats on Greenland and interventions in Iran triggered safe-haven capital inflows, pushing gold prices above $4,800 to $5,000.
3. Weakening US dollar—down 6% in the 2025 Wall Street Journal Dollar Index—further supports prices, making dollar-denominated metals more attractive to overseas buyers.
4. The collapse of the Federal Reserve's independence and the credit crisis are also severe. The most immediate catalyst is a "structural earthquake" in Washington. As criminal investigations into Fed Chair Powell begin, the Fed's independence as the world's last monetary safeguard faces unprecedented doubts. When investors realize the central bank may become a tool of political games, the long-term credibility of the dollar is undermined.
Although gold prices are approaching the $5,000 mark, global ETF holdings and central bank reserves continue to grow net. This indicates a psychological paradigm shift: people are no longer worried about prices being too high but about holding fiat currency being "too cheap."
For silver, industrial demand provides additional upward momentum. Since 2021, structural supply shortages have persisted, with mine output flat, while demand for solar panels, electronics, and AI infrastructure has surged. Starting January 1, 2026, China will implement export restrictions, exacerbating silver shortages. Analysts estimate annual shortages of 200-300 million ounces, with industrial consumption accounting for 50% of supply. In the mid-to-late stage of a precious metals bull market, silver, due to its smaller market size and greater elasticity, often experiences extremely fierce catch-up rallies.
The current gold-silver ratio is returning to historical averages or even lower levels.
Renowned economist Hong Hao previously analyzed that as long as expectations of improved global liquidity remain, the upward cycle of silver will not end. Although its volatility will far surpass gold, its "industrial necessity" attribute beyond "digital gold" will provide solid support.
Behind Bitcoin's Slump
Bitcoin's trajectory contrasts sharply. After reaching a peak of $126,000 in 2025, it has been consolidating around $90,000. Glassnode stated that Bitcoin has lost 0.75 supply cost quantile and has failed to recover. Currently, spot trading prices are below the cost basis of 75% of the supply, indicating increasing distribution pressure. Risk levels have risen; unless it can regain this level, the market will be dominated by a downward trend.
Liquidity contraction is the main culprit. Since 2022, the Fed has implemented quantitative tightening (QT), withdrawing $1.5 trillion in reserves, suppressing speculative inflows into risk assets like Bitcoin. The $19 billion leverage washout in October exacerbated this issue, leading to chain liquidations. While geopolitical risks boosted gold, they also triggered risk-avoidance sentiment in the crypto space.
From a cyclical perspective, although BTC has not outperformed gold and silver since last year, in absolute return multiples, BTC rose from $15,000 to a peak of $126,000, an increase of over 800%, still showing impressive performance.
Wintermute stated that Bitcoin seems to be entering an upward channel after breaking out of the narrow 50-day trading range. The market landscape changed last week.
Since November, Bitcoin has broken through the range based on real fund flows (not leverage trading) for the first time. ETF demand has returned, the inflation environment is favorable, and cryptocurrencies are beginning to catch up with the overall rally of risk assets.
Monday's sharp decline, though intense, was a healthy correction. Rapid deleveraging prevented a vicious cycle, which is a positive sign.
The current issue is whether the tariff tensions are "bluff" or will evolve into substantive policies. The market leans toward the former. Since the beginning of the year, US stocks and the dollar have continued to rise, and interest rates have not been re-priced.
If Bitcoin can hold above $90,000 this week and ETF inflows persist, the breakout trend may continue; if subsequent selling pushes it below $90,000, the range since November will again become a resistance level.

Many people get excited when they first enter the crypto space, throwing a few thousand dollars into futures or spot trading, only to regret it when they get liquidated. I’ve seen many cases like this—using 2000U leverage with full position, only to be wiped out by a sudden fluctuation.
But my story is different. I started with 1200U and grew it to 37,000U in half a year, all without ever getting liquidated. The key was that I stuck to three ironclad risk control rules. Honestly, these aren’t complicated techniques; they’re about turning trading from speculation into a repeatable system. As long as your principal stays above 1200U and you follow this methodology, making a profit is possible.
**Ironclad Rule 1: Diversify Funds, Always Keep Ammo for Recovery**
My biggest change was no longer putting all eggs in one basket. Taking 1200U as an example, I split it into three parts:
The first 400U for intraday short-term trades. I only make 1-2 trades per day, taking profits of 3%-5% and then stopping—never greedy. Many people have this problem—they make five points profit and want five more, but a sudden reversal can wipe out all gains. My principle is to take profits when it’s good and accumulate repeatedly.
The second 400U for swing trading. This part isn’t active all the time; I only enter when the trend is very clear—for example, technical breakout of a key resistance level or important news. One or two opportunities per month are enough. The advantage of swing trading is that you don’t need to watch the charts all day, reducing psychological stress.
The third 400U is for survival. No matter how hot the market is, I never touch this portion. When others are losing money, having this fund gives me a chance to bounce back. I’ve seen too many people who initially made money but, due to lack of backup, suffered a big loss and were completely out.
**Ironclad Rule 2: Follow the Trend, Don’t Fool Around**
Crypto markets are roughly 80% oscillation. In such conditions, buying and selling randomly is just giving away money. I’ve developed a habit:
When there’s no clear trend, I lie flat. Watching others follow the herd, I can resist the urge to act. It takes discipline, but that’s the key to making money. During this time, I do research, observe the market, and wait for my opportunity.
Once I confirm a real trend—up or down—I enter decisively. Not all at once, but in small batches, gradually increasing positions to keep risk manageable. The benefit is that even if there’s a pullback, I won’t be too passive.
More importantly, whenever my account profits exceed 20%, I withdraw 20-30% of the net profit. Many people overlook this step. Turning paper gains into real cash is true profit. The remaining funds continue to roll in the market, but the psychological burden is greatly reduced.
**Ironclad Rule 3: Rules Over Emotions, the Final Defense**
The biggest opponent in trading isn’t the market, but your own emotions. I set three unbreakable rules for myself:
First, set a stop-loss. I strictly control each stop-loss within 2% of the total position. When it hits, I cut. No “wait and see if it rebounds” thoughts. It’s painful, but this pain protects my principal.
Second, lock in profits immediately. When a single position gains over 4%, I cut half. This isn’t greed—it’s about minimizing risk and leaving room for adjustments.
Third, never add to a losing position. This is the deadliest mistake—losing more makes you want to recover, which leads to adding more, and finally getting deeper into the trap. When losing, the only thing to do is execute the stop-loss, exit, rest, and come back when emotions settle.
These three rules sound simple, but executing them is very difficult. The challenge is that every time you’re driven by emotion, you must choose to trust the rules over your instincts.
Growing from 1200U to 37,000U isn’t because I have some extraordinary prediction ability, but because I replaced gambling mentality with rules. With enough patience and discipline, small capital can grow steadily. The key isn’t how much you make in one shot, but how long you can stay in the game.