I have an old classmate, who, like me, is a post-90s, now earning less than six thousand a month. He has a house under construction in his rural hometown.
Now he is working in a different province, squeezing into the subway for his daily commute, and at night he continues to monitor the market until dawn.
His colleagues laugh at him: "Are you playing stocks while slacking off at work?" But he knows that he just wants a chance to live a more dignified life.
At first, he didn't even understand stop-loss,
once he was stuck in a pullback for a whole month, with an account loss of 40%,
but he didn’t break down; instead, he dove headfirst into technical analysis.
Learning to draw lines, observe trends, and remember key points,
every day he meticulously took notes while watching the market,
while others went out for drinks after work, he was researching market logic.
I witnessed him go from randomly placing orders and frequently getting liquidated,
to being able to steadily control his positions and calmly wait for signals.
What impressed me the most was that time when the market surged,
SOL shot up to the sky, and he messaged in the group:
"My position doubled, I'm treating myself to barbecue tonight."
That barbecue, he ate slowly, yet felt particularly satisfied.
It wasn't a celebration, but a proof —
that the nights he stayed up and the losses he endured were all worthwhile.
He understands that in the crypto world, it's not about who can surge the fastest,
but about who can last longer and withstand the pressure.
He also understands that getting rich quickly is just an illusion, and the rhythm is what gives you confidence.
Now, he no longer chases hot stocks,
he’d rather stay out of the market when things are chaotic,
and steadily roll his positions when the market is favorable.
After a month, his account increased by 46%,
more than he earned in six months of working.
He said something I always remember:
"I used to think trading was about beating others, now I know it's about beating myself."
Yes, the crypto world has never been a dream, but a practice.
Those seemingly ordinary young people,
are gradually forging their futures in front of the screen.
Steady is not cowardly; slow is not a loss.
When you learn to replace emotion with rules,
even in a strong wind, you can stand firmly at the crest of the wave.
This market is hard to navigate alone.
Now, I have a well-paved road here, will you walk it?
$XNY $SKYAI
