2026-01-18 15:26:22

I never dared to write about this experience because the wave of decline in early 2025 really made me feel like escaping.

When I saw that blood-red -100% in my account, my first reaction was actually to think I was seeing things. It wasn't until later that I realized it wasn't a dream. It took away not only the numbers in my account but also my obsession with the bull market, my confidence in trading, and even my self-acceptance. What followed was endless self-doubt, then a slow loss of myself, sinking deeper and deeper, and even beginning to resent this market.

People are especially vulnerable at certain moments. In the two months after that, I lost love and my spiritual support. Luckily, this wasn't the first time, or it would really take a long time to get over it. Fortunately, life's tolerance for mistakes is much greater than I imagined.

A friend's words helped me find my direction again. I started traveling to some places, seeing mountains, the sea, and unfamiliar cities, gradually understanding what the meaning of life is. Actually, there's no need to care about what others think of you; the key is to live your own life well and to experience the joys and sorrows of life. No one can truly understand your inner world, and no one can be responsible for your life—only you can.

So I decided that in this life, I will be someone who listens more to my heart and follows my feelings more freely. Love what I love, and love those who are worth being loved.

The journey of my mind in the first half of the year has gone through countless twists and turns. Actually, life is like that—repeated ups and downs. But every fall, every loss, ultimately becomes the nourishment for your growth.

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PositionPhobia

· 01-20 21:17

Really, I’ve experienced a similar moment of -100%, feeling like the whole world collapsed... but looking back now, I realize it was the most valuable lesson. Honestly, what’s more painful than losing money is that feeling of self-doubt, almost to the point of breaking down. I’ve also tried the travel method; it really helps clear your mind a lot. But I’m still going through it repeatedly... Hearing you say that makes me feel much better, it finally feels like someone understands this out-of-control feeling. But to be fair, only experiencing it firsthand can truly understand; no amount of advice from others helps. This is Web3 — big ups and downs, and in the end, it’s about who has the strongest mental resilience... You’ve held on. That’s right, life’s tolerance for mistakes is actually bigger than we think. The problem is, why couldn’t we understand that at the time? Emotions are so real; at -100%, really no one can save you, you can only pick yourself up.

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TokenTaxonomist

· 01-20 12:00

actually, per my analysis, liquidating your entire portfolio down to -100% is just taxonomically incorrect portfolio management... let me pull up my spreadsheet real quick because this screams systematic risk assessment failure

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QuietlyStaking

· 01-20 08:43

Wow-100%, how tragic is that... But your rebound mentality is absolutely amazing, really.

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All-InQueen

· 01-18 15:51

Oh no - I've also experienced that moment of -100%, truly feeling hopeless and questioning life. Buying the dip until bankruptcy, unable to smile anymore. That's right, sometimes letting go of obsession actually makes life easier. I only realized after hitting rock bottom that trading cryptocurrencies can't change fate. This wave of decline has indeed exposed many people's psychological limits.

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WalletDetective

· 01-18 15:43

Oh my god -100% directly wiped out, how desperate is that... But the part about traveling and finding oneself later on is quite healing, although a bit idealistic.

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HalfIsEmpty

· 01-18 15:41

After a liquidation, you see through it all—life is really just like this -100% kind of thing... really makes you doubt yourself and think you can't do anything right Wow, losing love and then losing faith—this combo punch is really intense Getting out for a walk really can heal, much better than obsessively staring at the screen That's right, no one can live your life for you, so don't overthink how others see you

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FlashLoanPrince

· 01-18 15:27

Can you still roll around and get back up after going bankrupt? This guy is truly incredible... But to be honest, -100% is really despairing. I went through that myself back then, and thinking about it now, my mind was really fried.

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