Q: As a self-directed trader without a mentor, how do you build your own trading system?

A: In the early days, I blindly chased private placements. After suffering major losses, I stepped away and exited. In 2020, the spot market saw the 312 black swan, and I liquidated again. After restarting in the 2021 bull market, I entered the futures market and went through long-term, sustained losses.
I use my spare time to conduct end-to-end reviews of candlesticks across all timeframes, proactively seek guidance from more experienced traders, and train my trading composure through high-frequency real-time execution. Focusing on highly volatile altcoins, I make 200–300 trades per week. After half a year of trial and error, I gradually formed a stable trading logic.

## Six Core Takeaways

1. Control greed and only trade when you can clearly see the structure; when a turning point appears, execute decisively.

2. Manage capital well—be patient and wait for high-quality opportunities, and don’t casually spend the principal.

3. Prioritize emotional management: don’t get carried away, and don’t fall into pessimism.

4. Review and learn for life—newcomers should read more trading books to build their understanding.

5. Accumulate positive experience and shape it into a mature trading mindset.

6. Stay grateful—cherish every experience in the market and every fellow trader you encounter.