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After losing 60,000 in the crypto world, I guided him to earn back 120,000 in 3 months | Pitfall avoidance tips + real turnaround
Having traded in the crypto space for 5 years, I’ve seen too many beginners get fooled by “overnight mooning” scams and lose all their capital. Today’s fan’s turnaround story offers pitfall avoidance for newcomers and includes some practical tips.
Fan Aze, who just graduated two years ago, saved up 60,000 principal (40,000 salary + 20,000 borrowed), and followed the trend to trade contracts, hoping to turn things around.
He’s a complete novice, couldn’t even read candlestick charts, and blindly followed “gurus” recommending coins, going all-in without understanding anything—full mooning Bitcoin, experiencing a sudden drop, losing 18,000 in one day; bottom-fishing obscure altcoins that then went to zero, leaving only 6,000, with less than 4,000 remaining and still owing money.
When he found me, he was full of despair: “Sis, I lost everything. Is there still a chance to recover?”
Based on his experience, I’ll share two essential crypto survival tips for beginners—avoid pitfalls!
1. The “Bamboo Shoot” is a “life-saving charm,” no mooning without it
Beginners always think bamboo shoots mean loss, preferring to hold on until the mooning is over. Crypto is volatile; even if the trend is correct, it can be manipulated with sudden dips and washouts. Bamboo shoots can control losses. If Aze had set bamboo shoots, he wouldn’t have been left with only 4,000.
Correct approach: Always set bamboo shoots when opening a position (to prevent fake breakouts), exit decisively when triggered, and don’t hold through the dip.
2. Light mooning is king, refuse heavy mooning to gamble on the trend
Beginners rush to recover losses, and going all-in on heavy mooning is a deadly mistake. There’s no 100% certainty in the crypto market; a heavy mooning mistake can lead to total loss. That’s how Aze got caught.
Correct approach: Keep mooning positions for beginners at 10%-20%, try light mooning to test the waters, then gradually increase positions, and refuse to moon overnight.
I didn’t promise Aze big gains; I started with controlling mooning and bamboo shoots, giving clear daily strategies (entry points, bamboo shoots, mooning levels), and timely reminders. He just followed and executed.
In three months, we achieved light mooning trades: the first month earned 32,000, the second 48,000, and the third 40,000, totaling a net profit of 120,000.
In the end, Aze not only recovered 60,000 but also paid off his debts. His principal grew from 4,000 to 124,000. He said, “Turns out, crypto success depends on methods, not luck.”
There’s no overnight mooning in crypto—only steady progress. Many people lose because they lack methods and have impatient mindsets.
I firmly believe that the prerequisite for making big money in crypto is first learning not to lose money, following high-probability trends, and even beginners can turn things around.
If you’re also a crypto novice, unable to understand market trends, and always get caught, check out my shares more often—they can help you avoid detours and achieve success.