Until that night, he realized: this path is actually not suitable for me.

My childhood friend graduated from college not long ago and seemed to be among the early entrants in the crypto world. He told me that he came in step by step like this: seeing price increases, hearing about airdrops, being motivated by the community atmosphere—thinking to himself, 'I'll give it a try too.'

But until one night, he found himself glued to the computer until dawn, looking exhausted, only to realize he had asked himself a question: 'Why should I keep going?'

🔍 At that moment, he discovered a signal that he wasn't suited for this.

He began to frequently check the market, refresh prices, and worry about 'missing out' on any project, but he felt increasingly drained inside. This feeling of 'anxiety + meaningless scrolling' was something he had never experienced before.

He realized: he wasn't using logic to analyze but rather making decisions based on emotions. Studies show that frequent crypto traders are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and loneliness.

He felt that when others talked about 'I made money' or 'the project exploded,' he was talking about 'I lost money,' 'I'm afraid of missing out,' and 'I'm tired.' This contrast made him suddenly understand: maybe this path is not one he can continue on.

📝 Why 'giving up' does not mean failure.

He said: I need to be honest with myself; I know I am not the kind of person who can stare at the screen for 24 hours and put all my bets on the future.

He realized: what is suitable is not about 'earning quickly' but about 'being able to sustain myself.'

Crypto trading and speculative behavior, studies indicate, share similarities with gambling characteristics and may lead to emotional or psychological burdens in the long term.

🎯 The changes he decided to make.

At first, he reduced his investment to an 'experience level': small amounts, slowly, rather than 'big bets' and 'holding on for dear life.'

He began to set a 'pause button' for himself: when he realized he was trading out of FOMO or fear, he would stop.

He asked himself again: Why did I start? Was it out of curiosity? Was it following the crowd? Or was it to learn? He shifted his focus from 'I want to earn quickly' to 'I want to understand.'

He no longer tied all his time, emotions, and money to the crypto world.

If you are confused on your trading journey and don’t know what to do next, follow me, and let’s find our rhythm together in the bull-bear cycle, no longer being the harvested chives!