As an old veteran in the crypto world, there are often times when I miss opportunities, and my current earnings have been stagnant for a long time. I always want to take a leap forward and soar again, but it often feels like a roller coaster, leading to forced stop-losses. I've come to terms with it; it's both timing and fate. I remember three years ago:

- Pressing F5 so much it felt like launching rockets

- Averaging 20 trades daily like playing Whac-A-Mole

- Frantically hunting for altcoins in short trades

Now I:

- Can calmly brew tea after placing an order

- Only take action when there’s a clear opportunity

- My stop-loss line feels like it's welded into my DNA

Tuition paid:

- Learned to let the market slap me in the face but never to slap myself

- When a black swan appears, first protect the account and then curse

- Buckle up in advance while others are celebrating

- Treat the trading plan like a decree, and let emotions go

Most valuable insight:

The greater the volatility, the steadier the breath

Even after consecutive stop-losses, I can still smile and review my trades

Acknowledging that I am not a god

Is the true beginning of trading