10k RMB "Copying Homework" — I Tracked a Top Influencer's Live Trading on Gate and the Outcome Was...

Origin
At the end of March 2026, I saw a user called "@CryptoOldCat" on Gate Square posting daily live trading updates. He claimed to have turned 1,000 USDT into 10k USDT in just three months. The comments were full of admiration. I decided: take 10k RMB (about 1,400 USDT) and completely replicate every one of his trades.

Process
April 1: OldCat bought SUI with full position at $0.92. I followed.
April 2: Trump made a speech, SUI dropped to $0.85. OldCat said "add to position," I added.
April 3: SUI fell to $0.80. OldCat said "technical correction, hold tight." I held.
April 4: SUI rebounded to $0.88. OldCat suddenly closed all positions and switched to BONK. I followed, but with slippage, losing 3%.
April 5: BONK rose 15%, OldCat sold again, saying "take profits." I didn't have time to act, and BONK dropped 8%.

Outcome
After a week, my 10k RMB became 9,200 RMB, an 8% loss. Meanwhile, OldCat’s account grew from 14k USDT to 15.5k USDT, a 10% gain. I messaged him privately: "Why can't I keep up?" He replied, "Because you're always half a beat behind me, and I never follow anyone."

I suddenly realized. The so-called "copying homework" copies the results but misses the decision-making emotions, position management, and slippage control. Since then, I stopped copying others’ trades. I started recording my own analysis on the platform, even if I got called a "newbie." On the fifth day of April’s challenge, my post was officially recommended for the first time. The gains weren’t much, but every cent was earned through my own understanding.

To everyone who wants to "copy homework": You can learn the ideas, but don’t copy the trades. Your account, your responsibility.

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