My darkest moment: From 'dream of getting rich' to 'valley of despair'.

The night I liquidated on 'Trump Coin', I stared at the zero balance prompt, my fingers trembling so much I couldn't even light a cigarette.

Three years of savings of 100,000 RMB vanished like a firework in an instant;

To 'recover losses', secretly used credit cards to make up for losses, bearing tens of thousands in debt;

After breaking even, greed overcame reason, and I was ultimately taught a harsh lesson by the market.

That feeling of collapse overwhelmed me like a tide — the despair of 'all efforts have been in vain' and 'life is over' made me not dare to look at my phone for a week, not dare to face my family, and even consider resigning to escape my debts.

💡 'Self-rescue guide' during the low period: Rebuild mindset in 3 phases.

Phase 1: Allow yourself to collapse, but don't indulge.

Admit failure: Liquidation is not the end of the world, but a costly lesson from the market. After crying to the point of collapse, I told myself, 'After this crying session, I have to get up.'

Cut off the source of damage: Uninstall trading software for a week, turn off market notifications, and avoid emotional triggers.

Phase 2: Break down the problem and find the 'fatal injury'.

Write down the reasons for the loss on paper (I listed a full three pages):

Insufficient cognition: Completely unaware of the fundamentals of Trump Coin, just following the trend due to hype;

Emotional loss of control: After breaking even, fantasizing about 'earning one more and then stopping' blinds reason with greed;

Weak risk awareness: Using a credit card to make up for losses, violating the principle of 'investing with spare money.'

Key realization: The liquidation is not the market's fault, but the many loopholes in my system.

Phase 3: Develop a 'rebirth plan', rebuild confidence in small steps.

Debt stop loss: Negotiate with the bank for installment repayments, prioritize debt payments with monthly salary;

Trading withdrawal: Pause real trading for 33 months, practice discipline with a demo account;

Cognitive upgrade: Read daily (Reminiscences of a Stock Operator), record trading notes;

Side job transition: Take on writing gigs in new media to relieve economic pressure.

🌱 Three rays of light coming out of the low valley.

The first ray of light: Time — the remedy that heals everything.

Two months after the liquidation, I accidentally flipped through my notes from three years ago when I first entered the industry: 'I hope to achieve financial freedom through trading.' Suddenly I understood: The market never eliminates people, it only eliminates those with a collapsed mindset. Time taught me to coexist with failure and turn setbacks into experience points.

The second ray of light: Friends' 'silly questions'.

My best friend asked me, 'If you were given 100,000 now, what would you do?' I was stunned — this question poured cold water over me.

Her suggestion: Save enough for 66 months of living expenses first, then trade with 10% of the funds;

My actions: Open an independent trading account and strictly distinguish between 'living money' and 'speculative money.'

The third ray of light: Reconstructing beliefs — from 'getting rich' to 'long-term survival'.

I no longer focus on 'doubling', but set a new goal for myself:

First year: Achieve an average monthly profit of 33% with a demo account, without losing capital;

Second year: Actual capital not exceeding 550,000, annual target 15%;

Ultimate goal: To support myself through trading, not 'getting rich overnight'.

🔥 To you who are also in the low valley: 3 heartfelt words.

The lost money is not money, it's tuition — as long as you are still at the table, there is always an opportunity.

Six months after my liquidation, the new strategy validated with a demo account produced a 23% monthly return. The market never disappoints those who seriously summarize their experiences.

Every step of self-rescue during the low period is paving the way for the future.

The trading notes I write now will become content for a paid course for beginners in the future; the debt repayment record makes me cherish every penny more.

You are stronger than you imagine — only those who have collapsed truly know how to stand up.

The me who felt 'life was over' the night of liquidation can now calmly write these words. Time + action = rebirth.

🌈 The last little ritual: Write to your future self.

(Copy this sentence onto a sticky note and stick it in front of your computer.)

Dear self,

Today's liquidation is not a failure, but the beginning of your transformation.

When you face temptation again, please remember:

Slow is fast, stability leads to winning.

When you get through this period, looking back you will find —

These darkest moments are all the groundwork for future surprises.

The path of a trader is destined to be lonely, but you are not fighting alone.

We are all struggling in the low valley, yet we never give up searching for light.

💪 Keep it up, the sun will rise again tomorrow!