I received a message from a longtime follower who earns rebates. They’d lost their job and gone through a breakup, and then got liquidated—all at once. They’re struggling to afford rent and even basic necessities, so I sent them 188U as a small gesture of support.

After spending a long time in the market and watching prices rise and fall on the charts, I’ve come to realize that unrealized losses are just numbers. What’s hardest to bear after liquidation is the crushing pressure it puts on your life in the real world.

Trading tests more than just your ability to judge market movements—it also tests your ability to withstand risk. Never stake everything you own on the market. When the cycle turns, the real-life consequences can leave everything in disarray.

I hope we can all encourage one another, and I hope this friend makes it through this difficult time. May they protect the essentials in life and approach trading rationally from now on. 🙏