How did I survive from 5000U down to only 800?

During that time, I almost thought I would never come back.

With an initial capital of 5000U, I had a smooth start, earning for three consecutive weeks. I got carried away, increasing my position size, ignoring stop-losses, and chasing breakouts... as a result, a single wave of pullback blew up three positions. When I snapped back to reality, I was left with only 800 dollars.

To be honest, I was terrifyingly out of control emotionally at that time:

I knew it was a choppy market, but I forced myself to believe it was a breakout; I knew I shouldn't chase the ups, but I insisted on entering to try for a reversal; I knew my position size was too heavy, yet I fantasized about making it all back in one go.

Later, I realized that operating in such a state is not trading; it's gambling.

How did I turn it around?

Step one, cut off the fantasies and face reality.

Thinking about doubling 800U? Don't even think about it. First, consider one thing: how to survive.

From that day on, I set a rule for myself: no single trade over 50U, better to miss opportunities than to trade recklessly, and if I don’t understand the market, I’ll turn off the computer. All operations must be planned in advance, with take-profit and stop-loss written down, and once in a position, I would not waver.

Step two, don’t go against the market.

I used to like bottom fishing and top picking, but ended up being the one left holding the bag each time. Now, I only trade with the trend—moving averages turning, volume breaking out, and holding support, I only do these. Not perfect? That’s okay, as long as the direction is right, take it slow.

Step three, record every trade and force myself to review.

Every loss, I write down: Why did I enter? Was the stop-loss in place? Was I over-leveraged? After some time, I realized that what really killed me was my mindset, not the market.

After that, my account gradually recovered to 3000U, then 6000U, and today it has returned to the right track.

It wasn't about hitting it big; it was built on countless decisions of "stay steady and not lose," accumulated bit by bit.

I'm not particularly smart or skilled; I just got hit a lot, learned the pain, and reined it in.

If you are also in a low point, don’t rush to recover your losses. First, find a way to fill the pit, get your rhythm back, then discuss everything else.

Opportunities haven't disappeared; you just have to learn to control yourself first.

A set of correct methods + stable execution + a good team to keep the rhythm. Is far better than you being busy alone! If you want to turn things around, you will find me without needing to say more.