From Despair to Reversal: The 3,400U Journey to Regain Life in the Crypto Market

Discipline doesn’t make you rich quickly, but a lack of discipline will definitely cause you to drop out early. There are certain phases in crypto where losses are not just about losing money, but about feeling completely defeated. Losing direction, losing faith, and even losing respect for yourself. I have been in that exact position. After a major market crash, my account was almost wiped out. From a hopeful person, I fell to the bottom with a sense of helplessness, just wanting to close everything and leave forever. But then, the remaining capital of 3,400U forced me to confront the most important question: 👉 Either give up completely, or radically change the way I exist in this market. And I chose the second path. 3 Survival Principles That Keep Me in the Market I didn’t start by looking for a “high-profit strategy,” but began with a much simpler goal: not to die again.

1. Capital Is Life, Not a One-Time Bullet The biggest mistake most losers make is not predicting the trend incorrectly, but managing capital without discipline. I set strict rules for myself: Never use more than 40% of total capital on a single tradeThe rest is “survival capital,” absolutely untouchedEach trade has a fixed stop-loss, maximum 15%, no negotiations, no hopes Cutting losses is not admitting failure, but maintaining the right to keep playing. In crypto, longevity doesn’t necessarily mean being the best, but definitely being the least prone to fatal mistakes.
2. Take Only the Easiest Part of the Trend I completely give up on: Bottom fishingGuessing tops Entering trades based on “a feeling of trend reversal” The market is like a big fish. I don’t compete for the head with reckless traders, nor do I chase the risky tail. I only take the main body with clear trend and momentum. Strong market → only trade strong coinsWeak market → prioritize defense or stay outNo clear trend → no trading Missing out on opportunities doesn’t kill you. Wrong trades are what cause accounts to vaporize.
3. Profits Must Truly Leave the Market A painful lesson I learned: 👉 Unrealized profits are not real profits. My approach: Profit in each cycle → keep only 30% of the profit for further tradingThe rest → move to stable assets or withdraw Thanks to that: Psychological pressure is greatly reducedA losing trade afterward can’t wipe out previous gainsThe account grows slowly but never returns to the initial amount Crypto is not about “one big win,” but about small gains—long-term survival—steady accumulation. Trading Psychology: The Most Valuable Yet Least Invested The longer I trade, the more I realize: Psychology accounts for at least 70% of the final result. When the market is euphoric, everyone calls for buying → I stay cautiousWhen the market is pessimistic, with bad news everywhere → I start observing opportunities To maintain this mindset, I force myself: Not to look at charts more than 2 hours a daySet price alerts and then step away from the screenExercise, spend time with family, read books outside finance A mentally exhausted person will never make good trading decisions. Personal Perspective on the Market in the Coming Time From real experience, I see some notable trends: DeFi combined with AI is changing how users interact with the market, making it simpler but also harder to predictHigh-performance ecosystems continue to compete strongly on speed and transaction costsBitcoin still moves in cycles, and understanding these cycles is more important than short-term trading Markets may change, but human nature remains the same. Greed, fear, and impatience are still the biggest enemies. Conclusion: Crypto Is Not Short of Opportunities, Only Short of Disciplined People If you are losing, confused, or lost, don’t rush to find a “rescue trade.” Stop and ask yourself: Which principles have I violated?Am I trading or gambling?Do I still have enough capital to fix mistakes? Treat your account like a seriously ill patient: Rescue first – protect capitalStabilize afterward – build a systemLong-term – optimize profits Crypto doesn’t reward the smartest, but rewards those who are disciplined enough to survive through many cycles. Hopefully, this story can be a small beacon for those in their darkest times. Surviving is already a victory. Profits come as a reward afterward. May you have enough discipline to go the distance, and enough patience not to be eliminated by the market.