A restaurant owner went bankrupt, saved up 2,000 USDT delivering food, and later made 6 million.
Mr. Lai, a restaurant owner, went bankrupt and saved up 2,000 USDT by delivering food. Later, he made 6 million. Yes, it really happened.
Two years ago, he put all his savings—200,000—into crypto. Every time he went long, prices fell; every time he went short, they rose. His take-profit orders never hit, while his stop-losses were hit to the letter. An exchange ran off with funds, and black swan events hit one after another. His family turned against him, he broke up with his girlfriend, and he was 200,000 in debt.
When he found me, he asked just one thing: “Bro, can I still turn things around?” I asked him, “Do you want to gamble with your life, or do you really want to turn things around?” He said, “Turn things around. I’ll follow your instructions.” We reviewed every trade, one by one. First we changed how he thought; then we talked about making money.
His first big realization: experienced traders often follow trends that have already emerged. He used to fantasize about buying the bottom and missed one rally after another. Those who last in this game dare to use a small amount of leverage when price breaks a key level, then let their profits compound and ride the move all the way. Don’t fear buying high; fear missing the move. Buying halfway down the mountain is what really costs you.
His second breakthrough: use a small amount of risk capital to open a position. Put only 15% into the first trade. Set a 5% stop-loss and aim for at least 30% profit. Add to the position only after you’re in profit; if you lose, it won’t wipe you out. Most importantly, once you’re up 20%, take your initial capital off the table. After that, you’re trading with profits. Once he relaxed, his execution actually became steadier.
The third lesson: four steps, no gut feelings. Only trade when the trend is established. Hold while price stays above the 20-day moving average; exit if it falls below. Only add a small amount with 2x leverage when there’s a high-volume breakout. If price breaks support the next day, cut the position immediately—no hesitation. Using this approach, he achieved consistent profits for the first time and stopped letting his emotions lead him around.
The market follows just a few old rules. The longer the consolidation, the more violent the breakout. A sharp drop can sometimes be an opportunity; a slow bleed is what wears you down. When everyone is panicking, it may be worth watching; when everyone is celebrating, it may be time to sell. The market doesn’t reward bravery—it rewards people willing to go against their own impulses.
He’s long since left the rat race behind and now trades full-time. He trades spot, futures, and on-chain assets; his days are full. The crypto market doesn’t care about seniority. But it doesn’t reward people who go all-in while still in debt, either.
If you’re still losing money, getting liquidated, or hoping to win it all back in one trade, first ask yourself whether you can limit your first position to 15%. I’ve written up the four steps and when to withdraw your initial capital in @老森笔记 . In the comments, you can say whether you’re in debt or stuck in a losing position. I’ll only talk about how to size your position and whether to take profits when your target is reached—not which coin will be the next big hit.
Mr. Lai, a restaurant owner, went bankrupt and saved up 2,000 USDT by delivering food. Later, he made 6 million. Yes, it really happened.
Two years ago, he put all his savings—200,000—into crypto. Every time he went long, prices fell; every time he went short, they rose. His take-profit orders never hit, while his stop-losses were hit to the letter. An exchange ran off with funds, and black swan events hit one after another. His family turned against him, he broke up with his girlfriend, and he was 200,000 in debt.
When he found me, he asked just one thing: “Bro, can I still turn things around?” I asked him, “Do you want to gamble with your life, or do you really want to turn things around?” He said, “Turn things around. I’ll follow your instructions.” We reviewed every trade, one by one. First we changed how he thought; then we talked about making money.
His first big realization: experienced traders often follow trends that have already emerged. He used to fantasize about buying the bottom and missed one rally after another. Those who last in this game dare to use a small amount of leverage when price breaks a key level, then let their profits compound and ride the move all the way. Don’t fear buying high; fear missing the move. Buying halfway down the mountain is what really costs you.
His second breakthrough: use a small amount of risk capital to open a position. Put only 15% into the first trade. Set a 5% stop-loss and aim for at least 30% profit. Add to the position only after you’re in profit; if you lose, it won’t wipe you out. Most importantly, once you’re up 20%, take your initial capital off the table. After that, you’re trading with profits. Once he relaxed, his execution actually became steadier.
The third lesson: four steps, no gut feelings. Only trade when the trend is established. Hold while price stays above the 20-day moving average; exit if it falls below. Only add a small amount with 2x leverage when there’s a high-volume breakout. If price breaks support the next day, cut the position immediately—no hesitation. Using this approach, he achieved consistent profits for the first time and stopped letting his emotions lead him around.
The market follows just a few old rules. The longer the consolidation, the more violent the breakout. A sharp drop can sometimes be an opportunity; a slow bleed is what wears you down. When everyone is panicking, it may be worth watching; when everyone is celebrating, it may be time to sell. The market doesn’t reward bravery—it rewards people willing to go against their own impulses.
He’s long since left the rat race behind and now trades full-time. He trades spot, futures, and on-chain assets; his days are full. The crypto market doesn’t care about seniority. But it doesn’t reward people who go all-in while still in debt, either.
If you’re still losing money, getting liquidated, or hoping to win it all back in one trade, first ask yourself whether you can limit your first position to 15%. I’ve written up the four steps and when to withdraw your initial capital in @老森笔记 . In the comments, you can say whether you’re in debt or stuck in a losing position. I’ll only talk about how to size your position and whether to take profits when your target is reached—not which coin will be the next big hit.