Many friends ask me how to navigate this investment path. To be honest, today I don't want to discuss complex indicators; I just want to share some practical insights.



Three years ago, I had only 1000U in my account, which I considered my "trial and error tuition." Now? It has grown to a seven-figure sum. I'll break down how I got here today.

**Part One: Learning to Survive (1000U to 10,000U)**

In the beginning, I wasn't focused on how much I could earn; I was just trying not to lose everything. So I set two strict rules for myself:

First, the maximum loss on each trade can't exceed 2% of the account. It sounds conservative, but it was this "caution" that helped me survive several market crashes.

Second, take profits when you gain 20%. Withdraw the profits. Some might think this is too conservative, but this habit helped me preserve my principal through multiple intense market fluctuations.

**Part Two: Finding the Rhythm (10,000U to 100,000U)**

At this stage, I started keeping trading notes. Every entry and exit, I documented the logic behind it.

Once, ZEC tripled in three days. A friend asked me why I didn't follow the trade and called me "too timid." A week later, it fell back to the original price. That moment, I truly understood: in this market, not losing money is already winning.

The stories of doubling your money are actually survivor bias. Most people see the stories of making money but don't see the many who got cut.

**Part Three: Overcoming Mental Barriers (100,000U to 1,000,000U)**

As the account grew larger, my mindset became more prone to emotional outbursts. The numbers increased, and every fluctuation meant thousands or even tens of thousands in profit changes. The psychological pressure was entirely different.

At this point, I found a trading partner who could mutually restrain each other. Once, the market was extremely crazy; everyone was shouting to buy ETH, and I was about to get impulsive. He sent me a "?" symbol. Just that symbol made me calm down and exit the position in time. That wave of market retraced 30%.

Since then, I truly understood one thing: steady growth always beats short-term spikes. The size of your wealth can never surpass your cognitive radius.

**A Few Words from the Heart**

Don't let your account figures hijack your life and emotions. There are no shortcuts on this path—only discipline, continuous growth, and true self-awareness.

I hope we can all navigate through volatility and become better versions of ourselves.
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FantasyGuardianvip
· 01-08 00:52
To be honest, what moved me the most was the story of the "?". A symbol saved you from a 30% drawdown—that's true friendship.
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ZenZKPlayervip
· 01-07 16:49
1000u to seven figures? Relying on 2% stop loss and 20% to run? I can understand this logic, but it sounds a bit like armchair strategizing after the fact. I also saw that wave of ZEC, but the real question is how can you be sure that next time you'll be able to "?" out? Mindset, to be honest, is still a matter of betting on luck. But seriously, the most impactful sentence in this article is—Cognitive radius determines the scale of wealth. I have to admit, this hit me.
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MevSandwichvip
· 01-07 08:59
Basically, surviving is the true winner, and I strongly agree with this point. Still the same story: HODL and discipline will never sell out for fleeting gains. I have a feeling about the ZEC situation; those who chased the high got reaped. I only later realized that taking profits is even harder than cutting losses.
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BridgeJumpervip
· 01-05 20:53
What are the selling points? Everything is correct, but no one is listening.
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DeFiAlchemistvip
· 01-05 20:44
the 2% rule is literally the philosopher's stone of risk management... transmuting recklessness into longevity through pure mathematical discipline
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ProposalManiacvip
· 01-05 20:26
In other words, it's a governance mechanism issue for risk management. The 2% stop-loss system is actually a manifestation of incentive compatibility. --- The survivor bias perspective hits the mark, but the real problem lies in how poorly the market's feedback mechanism is designed. --- The story of the "?" is quite ironic, illustrating what effective checks and balances mean—more thoughtful than most DAO proposals. --- Account size not exceeding cognitive radius—that's essentially a counter-argument against decentralization, right? Got it. --- The 2% stop-loss rule seems conservative, but it's actually the optimal game-theoretic balance point. Historically, traders who went bankrupt simply didn't understand this. --- Seven figures coming from 1000U ultimately reflect a divide in mechanisms between disciplined and undisciplined people. --- Can this set of principles be reused in DAO governance? It feels like a universal logic. --- The part about taking trading notes hits home—it emphasizes the importance of record integrity to prevent decision-making chains from breaking. --- The part about mental breakdowns is very straightforward, and it feels like it's not just about trading but a common human flaw.
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FloorSweepervip
· 01-05 20:25
nah the 2% rule is just cope for people scared of real volatility... true alpha comes from reading the room when paper hands capitulate
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