#数字资产生态回暖 Another heartbreaking story

Not long ago, a trader came to me. His account shrank from hundreds of thousands to only 5,000, and he was on the verge of a breakdown.

You're probably no stranger to this state:
Placing dozens of orders a day, trembling fingers opening positions; fees deducted rapidly, leading to even faster losses;
Trembling in fear when prices rise, unwilling to hold positions; holding on stubbornly during drops until liquidation;
Constantly muttering "a rebound is coming," only to receive liquidation notices and cold, icy alerts.
The most deadly part is—
Seeing others post screenshots of gains and financial freedom, adrenaline surges instantly, and they pour all their savings in. Wake up later, and the account shows only a few cold numbers.

Staying up at 3 AM watching the market, ash piled on the desk, eyes red and exhausted, mental state already shattered.
Sitting in the chair questioning yourself: "Am I trading, or just being exploited as a lamb for others to fleece?"

I gave him an analogy:
The more disastrous the loss, the more you need to stay calm like a sniper waiting for the right shot, instead of firing wildly with a Gatling gun.

Then I told him to do three things:

**First Trick: Focus Only on High-Probability Opportunities**
Stop looking at minute-by-minute flea markets, start with 4-hour charts.
If there's no clear direction, sit tight—better to miss opportunities than to make mistakes.
Missing out can be compensated later; mistakes in trading are deadly.
Limit to three trades per day, and if you're itchy, go for a 2 km walk to clear your mind.

**Second Trick: Ladder Positioning Method**
Always trade with small positions to test the waters, increase leverage only after earning profits:
Control the initial position within 10% of your account;
If it rises 20%, take half profits; leave the rest to move stop-losses and let profits run;
If a 5% retracement occurs, reduce your position immediately—holding on stubbornly is asking for liquidation.

**Third Trick: Discipline > All Technicals**
Losing two trades in a row? Stop. That’s it for today.
Review every night: Break down how to make money, trace the root causes of losses.
Don’t cling to fantasies like "I’ll get back to even soon," because that’s a gentle trap before liquidation.

And guess what? This guy managed to rebuild his 5,000 bucks back up again.

Later he asked me, "Why didn’t anyone tell me this sooner?"
The answer is simple:
In this circle, most people aren’t really trading—they’re gambling.
They just haven’t dared to admit it yet.

Remember this: Turning the tide in the crypto market never relies on full-margin Hail Marys, but on learning to survive first.
Stop-loss is the bottom line, discipline is the weapon.
As long as your account has a breath left, there’s always a chance to bounce back.

Anyone who can finish reading this is already much more clear-headed than most blindly following trends.
Keep calm, hold onto discipline, and the money will stay in your hands.