Taking advantage of the end of the year, let's talk about the past year and a half of trading.
To be honest, when I entered the market last year, my goal was very simple—recover the losses from two years ago. Sounds reasonable, right? But what happened? The year 2025 has passed, and not only did I not turn things around, I actually fell into a deeper pit, losing more than I expected. It felt like climbing a mountain and slipping halfway up, sliding further down than before.
The reality now is: both two years' worth of losses need to be made up. This new goal sounds a bit heavy, but it also helps me see the market and myself clearly. The plan for 2026 is just one word—stability. No more dreaming of doubling the account in one shot; instead, focus on risk management and only act when opportunities arise. After all, only alive can make money.
Are there friends who have experienced the same as me? We can encourage each other.
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GasFeeSobber
· 10h ago
Bro, this past year and a half has really been a letdown. I got trapped twice before I finally understood how to write the word "stop loss."
The phrase "Being alive can make money" really hits home; it's the most practical thing of all.
In 2025, just relax and focus on health. Don't think about doubling your money yet; protect the principal first.
How many times have I been tricked by the market in the middle of the night... Now I'm numb, sticking to the steady approach.
This round of sharing is really needed. Let's motivate each other, brothers. No more being a leek (retail investor).
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OfflineValidator
· 10h ago
Haha, who hasn't gone through this? Losing everything makes you doubt life, then you stabilize, and that's it.
A two-year hole is indeed tough, but compared to those still dreaming of tenfold returns, you've already woken up.
Living > making money, this phrase must be engraved in your heart.
Hey, how are you executing your 26-year plan? Can you really hold on and not move?
Let's slowly recover together. After all, that's how the crypto world is—no one hasn't stepped on a pit.
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TradFiRefugee
· 10h ago
Haha, another "plugging the hole" story. But your line "Only by living can you make money" really hit the mark.
This wave of market movement has really confused a lot of people. Anyway, I was the same last year. Luckily, I’ve come to understand now.
Stay steady, it's better than anything else.
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MetaNeighbor
· 11h ago
Haha, not just the same, this is our daily routine.
Losing everything and still wanting to double up, that mindset needs to change.
Just being alive is already a win; 26 years is enough for this goal.
Let's help each other out of the pit, brothers.
Risk management is the key; it's not too late to understand this now.
A two-year hole is indeed tough, but we're still here.
Taking advantage of the end of the year, let's talk about the past year and a half of trading.
To be honest, when I entered the market last year, my goal was very simple—recover the losses from two years ago. Sounds reasonable, right? But what happened? The year 2025 has passed, and not only did I not turn things around, I actually fell into a deeper pit, losing more than I expected. It felt like climbing a mountain and slipping halfway up, sliding further down than before.
The reality now is: both two years' worth of losses need to be made up. This new goal sounds a bit heavy, but it also helps me see the market and myself clearly. The plan for 2026 is just one word—stability. No more dreaming of doubling the account in one shot; instead, focus on risk management and only act when opportunities arise. After all, only alive can make money.
Are there friends who have experienced the same as me? We can encourage each other.