Eight years of trading career, I have taken enough detours to make people repeatedly stumble. From those embarrassing liquidation experiences to now being able to steadily profit, it’s not due to talent. Honestly, it’s because after being repeatedly taught by the market, I finally understood the rules of the game.

I still remember the days when I first entered the crypto world. Seeing market fluctuations made my heart race, and in a moment of impulsiveness, I went all-in. Then came long nights staring at the candlestick charts, helplessly watching my account shrink. That feeling still makes me a bit afraid when I think back. Later, I realized that I never lost to the market; I lost to my own emotions. Greed and fear intertwined, and the decisions I made were as absurd as they could be.

The turning point came a bit late, but it finally arrived. I gradually realized a harsh truth: the biggest opponent in trading is the person in the mirror. To survive long-term, you must learn to restrain those weaknesses within human nature. The calmer you stay during market hype, the better. The more you stay composed during market panic, the smarter.

Emotional management has become the most critical lesson in my trading career. Sleep, exercise, mindset—these basic things are often overlooked. But truly, taking good care of yourself and maintaining a positive attitude naturally clarifies your trading ideas. There’s also one very important point: accepting losses as the cost of trading. No one can guarantee profits on every trade. Treat small losses as tuition fees, which can help prevent crazy revenge trading after a big loss.

After years of exploration, I have summarized a relatively stable trading framework. When choosing coins, the first reference is the market’s heat and attention. Emerging coins and strong market leaders often hide opportunities. But the key is discipline—having clear stop-loss and take-profit settings, not relying on feelings.

Looking back at myself from those days, it’s both funny and sad. I used to think I was a market expert, but in reality, I was just a gambler driven by desire. True traders are those who can control themselves, respect risk, and follow rules. The road ahead is still long, but at least I now know which direction to go.