The crypto market has been around for 5 years, with the most painful year in 2021 — the million accumulated in the early years evaporated by two-thirds in one year.

The suffocating feeling of falling from the clouds into the valley is hard to understand without experiencing it firsthand. I stopped trading for two years and will share my insights on breaking through with you.

During losses, there was no hysteria, just numbness and powerlessness. Watching the account shrink, receiving margin call alerts, I didn't even have the strength to confirm.

In the darkest moments, I questioned life: the savings accumulated through sleepless nights, the bloodshot eyes, all the hard work — was it all in vain? Seeing the red and green candlesticks made me nauseous.

During the lows, everyone was the same: unable to sleep from losses, feeling proud when making a bit of profit; panicking while watching unrealized losses, greedily holding onto unrealized gains.

When it was time to cut losses, I stubbornly held on, driven by the obsession to break even, which led to even greater losses, yet I blamed the market, cursed the operators, and hated myself.

Only after stopping and reviewing did I understand: I had a clear plan, yet I always thought “I'll hold on a bit longer” when in profit, and “I’ll tough it out” when in loss.

It’s not that the market doesn’t offer opportunities; it’s the emotions and desires that lead to misguided actions. The biggest enemy in trading isn't the market; it’s the uncontrolled self — no matter how skilled technically, if one cannot control their mindset, failure is inevitable.

I found my way out using the “Four-Step Breakthrough Method”:

1. Ruthless Pause: Disconnect from the market, avoid looking at charts and placing orders. Initially, it feels tough like withdrawal, but stepping away reveals the problems clearly.

2. In-depth Review: Go through trading records, analyze each transaction's logic, profits, losses, and deviations. I discovered that 80% of my losses were due to impulsivity violating my plans.

3. Mindfulness and Focus: Spend half an hour daily running, reading, or meditating to converse with my emotions. When the mind is calm, market fluctuations become less alarming.

4. Small Steps to Rebuild: Restart trading with small amounts, reduce position sizes, set strict stop-losses and small goals like “5% quarterly profit” to build confidence through small successes.

Now, I’m no longer impatient; I don’t seek to get rich overnight, but focus on “operating according to rules and controlling risks.” Trading has shifted from a focus on quick money to long-term accumulation, and my mindset has transformed from volatile to stable.

Trading alone is like walking in the dark; it’s easy to stumble. Finding the right guide can turn one from a “retail trader” into a “hunter.” On the road to recovery, I have valuable insights for you. Follow @趋势猎手老金 — only for partners with strong execution.