#数字资产行情上升 I've heard many stories about trading in the crypto world, but what touched me the most was how someone on the verge of liquidation managed to survive.



A trader approached me, with only $1,400 left in his account, anxious to the point of insomnia, repeatedly asking if he could turn things around quickly. At that moment, I saw very clearly—what he wanted wasn't a turnaround plan, but psychological comfort.

I didn't promise any returns, only shared a principle: on the first day, allocate 10% of the funds to build a position, and wait for the results.

He was stunned: "How much can I make from this?"

I straightforwardly replied: "You're not here to gamble on luck; you're here to stay alive."

Though reluctant, he still followed through. Three days later, his account profit was 36%. I immediately set the next requirement: withdraw the profits, lock in the principal, and then only use the profits to roll over.

Every day after that, we analyzed the market together, reviewed each closing, and discussed the trends. He firmly held onto the "not touching the principal" rule, and the account grew step by step: $1,900 → $5,200 → $8,700 → finally surpassing $53,000.

At 28 days, he asked me if I could also start guiding others in trading. At that moment, I felt something was off.

By day 34, he didn't communicate with me and directly took a large position on a small coin. A loss of 43%. His explanation was "wanting to test his own logic."

I immediately cooled down—this wasn't confidence, it was a gambler's mentality resurfacing. Once there was some success, people are most likely to forget their initial fears.

At 36 days, I stopped collaborating. Not for the money, but because he had lost the most important thing: discipline.

The crypto market has never had a script for overnight riches. Traders who can turn things around and survive long enough are never those rushing to make quick money, but those who can stick to the rules and maintain restraint.

Turning $1,400 into over $53,000—if you only look at the numbers, many can replicate it. But the real rarity is being able to stay controlled after profits, continue executing plans, and resist the urge to over-leverage—that's the true scarcity.

The biggest enemy in crypto is not the market itself, but human nature. Gambler's mentality, chasing highs and killing lows, frequent trading, heavy positions on single coins—these are all self-destructive trading behaviors.

If you're still blindly chasing trends, driven by FOMO, holding on through losses, with no clear strategy, it's better to stop and ask yourself one question: do you want the thrill of a quick big win, or do you want to survive long-term in the market?

The answer is crucial because it determines every decision you make afterward.
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FantasyGuardianvip
· 01-10 02:43
The hardest part of human nature is, frankly, greed.
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GasGuzzlervip
· 01-09 18:15
To be honest, this guy has already done well to stick with it for 36 days; most people give up after three days.
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MevSandwichvip
· 01-07 12:20
To be honest, this guy's 34-day run was a complete flop, totally giving off the vibe of a gambler on a hot streak.
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ContractFreelancervip
· 01-07 12:20
Honestly, discipline is easy to talk about, but few people truly stick to it.
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DuskSurfervip
· 01-07 12:20
Discipline really is worth much more than luck.
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IfIWereOnChainvip
· 01-07 12:05
Really, winning but then messing up is the most heartbreaking.
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