Don't make reckless moves! Staying steady is the key to lasting longer

A friend of mine recently got burned in a shitcoin, with over two thousand bucks evaporating in an instant. Honestly, his technical skills aren’t bad, and his trading logic is clear, but he just can’t control that restless heart of his.

He gets scared of missing out on small gains, worries about taking losses on small dips, and keeps his eyes glued to the K-line all day. His account isn’t blowing up, but his emotions are draining him. He complained to me, "I really can't hold on anymore."

I didn’t tell him any advanced strategies, just a simple sentence: "This amount of money is for learning to stay calm, not for doubling your account."

See, how many people dream of turning things around with a big move? But those who last long in the market, without exception, all start by "slowing down."

When the market is unclear, don’t force it. Sometimes the smartest move is to go all in cash — not every moment requires a position. Keep leverage and position size at the minimum; if you make a mistake, it’s just a small wound, not a fatal blow.

From "losing money every day and feeling pain" to "making small profits every now and then," it may seem insignificant, but that’s actually a sign of steady rhythm. When the rhythm stabilizes, your mindset naturally becomes as solid as an iron gate.

A few months later, this guy told me that what truly changed him wasn’t some single big win, but the habit of asking himself before every trade: "With my current mindset, do I deserve this trade?"

Gradually, his account recovered. No miracles, no secret tricks — just doing the basics over and over correctly.

If your capital isn’t big right now, or you’re being beaten down so hard you can barely breathe, don’t rush to prove your skills. Market opportunities are always there; what’s truly lacking is someone who can stay steady, endure, and not mess around.

What’s wrong with slowing down? Stop reckless operations. Staying steady is the beginning of a turnaround.