Eight years ago, on a rainy night, I was crouched on the ground crying uncontrollably. My account showed -87%, and the landlord's rent reminder texts kept ringing. Today, the same trading logic has helped me find the rhythm of the life I want. Every moment during these years has been a battle against the demons in my heart.
**Crypto market trading is essentially a psychological battle**
Sometimes I really feel like I’ve gone crazy—staring at the screen every day, my emotions bouncing with the K-line. Winning? That rush is like fireworks, disappearing in an instant. Losing? Regret, self-blame, frustration—overwhelming and relentless.
The market never shows mercy It won’t reward you when you’re confident, but instead loves to hit you hard when you’re at your most proud. Countless times, I watched my funds evaporate little by little, sitting in the bathroom asking myself repeatedly: "Is this really worth it? Should I keep going?"
**But those who truly survive in the crypto market understand**
Giving up is the biggest loss. Trading is not only a contest with the market but also a contest with yourself—it forces you to face your greed, admit your fears, and endure loneliness and suffering. Through repeated falls and rises, you learn how to control your emotions and forge your mindset.
What destroys people isn’t really the financial loss, but the inability to forgive your mistakes, the fear born from uncertainty about the future, and the despair of enduring the lows without seeing the light.
But if you can get through this period, the market will eventually give you another chance. As long as you’re patient and determined, those who endure will always see a reversal.
No one can walk this path for you. To turn things around in this field, you must use the right methods and take it step by step.
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NFTArchaeologist
· 12h ago
Wow, that 8 years -87% part really hit home. I laughed when I asked if it was worth it sitting on the toilet—so true.
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BlockchainWorker
· 12h ago
Bro, I've also gone through the -87% period, and I really thought about going all in and throwing everything in.
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ChainSpy
· 12h ago
Damn, I was completely overwhelmed by the -87% part, it's really so true
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bridgeOops
· 12h ago
Really, the number eight hit me hard. I've only been trading for three years, but I've already experienced more than one moment of despair. Even now, I still get nervous when I see my account balance.
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consensus_whisperer
· 12h ago
Really, I went through the -87% period too. Looking back now, it's just a joke haha
Exactly, the market loves to mess with you when you're at your most arrogant. Repeated torment is all there is to it.
This resonates deeply—if you can't get past that mental hurdle, that's true defeat. The numbers bounce back, but if the people are gone, that's the real disaster.
Sitting on the toilet asking myself whether to continue that feeling... I understand, truly understand.
Eight years ago, on a rainy night, I was crouched on the ground crying uncontrollably. My account showed -87%, and the landlord's rent reminder texts kept ringing. Today, the same trading logic has helped me find the rhythm of the life I want. Every moment during these years has been a battle against the demons in my heart.
**Crypto market trading is essentially a psychological battle**
Sometimes I really feel like I’ve gone crazy—staring at the screen every day, my emotions bouncing with the K-line. Winning? That rush is like fireworks, disappearing in an instant. Losing? Regret, self-blame, frustration—overwhelming and relentless.
The market never shows mercy
It won’t reward you when you’re confident, but instead loves to hit you hard when you’re at your most proud. Countless times, I watched my funds evaporate little by little, sitting in the bathroom asking myself repeatedly: "Is this really worth it? Should I keep going?"
**But those who truly survive in the crypto market understand**
Giving up is the biggest loss. Trading is not only a contest with the market but also a contest with yourself—it forces you to face your greed, admit your fears, and endure loneliness and suffering. Through repeated falls and rises, you learn how to control your emotions and forge your mindset.
What destroys people isn’t really the financial loss,
but the inability to forgive your mistakes, the fear born from uncertainty about the future, and the despair of enduring the lows without seeing the light.
But if you can get through this period, the market will eventually give you another chance. As long as you’re patient and determined, those who endure will always see a reversal.
No one can walk this path for you. To turn things around in this field, you must use the right methods and take it step by step.