Ten years ago, I had just graduated, holding all my savings of $10k from an internship, when a friend introduced me to the crypto world, while my classmates were following the usual path of finding jobs and taking exams for government positions.

My friend said that the crypto market could easily make you rich, with $10k multiplying dozens of times.
Naively, I didn’t understand any technical aspects and blindly invested all my funds.
When I first entered the crypto scene, a small bull run was happening, and I got carried away.
But in less than a month, my holdings plummeted, and I lost all my initial $10k.
I didn’t wake up to the reality; instead, I maxed out my credit cards, took out online loans, and lied to my family to borrow money.
I kept investing more as I lost, falling into a vicious cycle.
Within a year, I went from a graduate with savings to a “negative wealth” person owing hundreds of thousands, constantly chased by debt collectors, alienating friends and family, and doubting myself.
During the hardest times, I survived on instant noodles, filled with regret, but unwilling to be crushed by the crypto market, I decided to change.
I uninstalled trading apps, looked for jobs to pay off debts, and used my spare time to learn about the crypto industry, reviewing my losses and recording lessons.
After several years of reflection, I understood the essence of the crypto world, started small-scale trading, strictly controlled my positions, set take-profit and stop-loss points, and maintained discipline without rushing.
I paid off my debts, my account steadily turned profitable, and I abandoned short-term quick gains, following the market for long-term strategies, avoiding greed and impatience.
Over ten years, the crypto market experienced ups and downs, but I relied on persistence and discipline to turn things around, using profits to buy a house and a car, and to start a family—turning a desperate situation into a stepping stone.
Ten years of ups and downs taught me that there are no shortcuts in life; both in crypto and in life, only by staying grounded and disciplined can we move steadily forward.
Ten years of enduring hardships, my passion remains undiminished.
In the new decade, I will continue to be rational and steadfast with my experience, not letting the past down.
A reminder to all crypto enthusiasts: the crypto market is risky. Enter cautiously, stay true to your original intentions, and control yourself to go far.