If it weren't for that liquidation, I might still be mechanically staring at the market, lucking through trades, never comprehending the true essence of trading.
I will always remember that day—three consecutive successful trades, with floating profits nearing 20%, I felt on top of the world.
Clearly, the risk management rules state in black and white, "Each trade's risk should not exceed 2%", but a voice in my head was shouting: "The market is so favorable, what's wrong with making an exception this time?"
So, I went all in with high leverage.
Initially, the market indeed gave me a break; I even took a screenshot and shared it on social media, feeling like I was the chosen one.
But suddenly, major news hit, and the market reversed without any warning.
Stop-loss orders became meaningless, slippage devoured my orders, and in just a few minutes, my account changed from a 20% profit to a glaring—zero.
That night, I sat in front of the computer for three hours, my mind was not filled with regret, but rather a blank slate.
I realized that I lost not just money, but also discipline, calmness, and respect for the market.
Later I understood that what I had learned in the past was not "trading," but rather "shortcut psychology."
True traders do not seek quick money; instead, they build systems and manage emotions.
Veterans often say, "Trading is a form of practice," and only after my liquidation did I truly understand: what matters is not predicting the market, but controlling oneself.
Since then, I have completely changed:
I must write a plan before every trade, no vagueness, no luck;
Strictly implement stop-losses for losses, no internal conflicts, no stubbornness;
Treat trading as a profession, not as a gamble on emotions.
To this day, I don't dare to call myself a "master," but I know that I am finally on the right path.
If you are also struggling with losses and doubting yourself at this moment, don't be afraid.
We have all stared blankly at charts, we have all asked ourselves, "Am I not suited for this line of work?"
But sometimes, true awakening comes from a complete loss.
As long as you can rise from the ruins and learn to respect the rules again, the market will always give you another chance.
The worst fall often marks the sturdiest beginning.
