Over the years in the crypto world, I have seen countless stories of falling from the clouds to the depths. But the most heartbreaking one was witnessing firsthand someone go from despair to hope, and then from hope into an abyss.



It happened last year. A fan came to me for help with a wreckage of 1900U, saying he simply couldn't hold on anymore. I decided to give him a hand, but first I clarified the rules: divide the position into eight parts, no single coin exceeding 12% of the total, profits must be transferred out in real-time, and stop-loss must be executed when hit—there's no retreat.

For the next 22 days, we operated like machines—pre-analysing trends before the market opens, strictly following the plan during trading hours, and immediately reviewing the trades if there was a pullback. The account climbed from a low of 3800U to a peak of 76,000U. Nearly 20 times the return.

Human greed often awakens at this moment.

He kept saying he believed in the rules, but deep down, he only had one thought: one more trade, and he would be completely financially free. On the 25th day, he went all-in on altcoins without my knowledge, with no stop-loss set. By the time I found out, it was already too late—the account had retraced by 51%. I was furious and told him to cut his positions immediately. But he was already blinded by greed, still dreaming of a rebound.

Three days later, the coin price hit the bottom.

76,000U, leaving only 8,000.

He collapsed on WeChat, even blaming me for not forcing him to stop. I remained silent, closed the chat, and ended the support. I realized a profound truth: the most terrifying thing in the crypto world is never the market crash or leverage liquidation, but losing respect for the market after making big money.

I saved that chat record as a permanent warning.

Many can double their accounts in crypto, but few can stay calm and disciplined in the face of huge profits. Some spend their whole lives chasing explosive account growth, but never understand what true financial freedom is—it's not about how big the number in your account is, but about being able to control your inner demons after making money, staying cautious and clear-headed like when you first entered.

This set of rules and logic has been forged through countless real trades. I’ve organized it all—do you want to give it a try?
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FarmToRichesvip
· 3h ago
Greed can really drive people crazy. From 76,000 to 8,000, it's just a matter of a decision.
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NeverPresentvip
· 3h ago
This is the common nightmare scene in the crypto world. Greed really is poison.
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StablecoinSkepticvip
· 3h ago
Really, this story gave me chills... I can imagine how this guy's mentality collapsed from 76,000 to 8,000. The problem is that most people simply can't learn from it; after making a profit once, they think they've achieved enlightenment.
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ProveMyZKvip
· 3h ago
This story is about how most people simply can't hold on.
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