Reflections on the post-2001 crypto world: Compared to making money, I am more grateful that I "survived"

At 18, I entered the crypto space with 3,000 yuan saved from part-time jobs. Like most beginners, I was full of dreams of "getting rich quickly." I bought counterfeit coins on a whim, played high-leverage contracts, and experienced the despair of liquidation.

The worst time was in 2022 when I heavily invested in an unknown scam coin, convinced it would "explode a hundredfold," only to lose everything on the day the project ran away. During that period, I was depressed and even lost confidence in life.

But I didn't give up. Instead, I picked myself up and started learning professional knowledge. I analyzed market trends daily, studied institutional layouts, and practiced simulated trading to improve my skills. Gradually, I understood the market rules and learned to control risks.

Now, I have established a foothold in the crypto world. Although I haven't achieved "financial freedom," I can still make steady profits. Looking back, I am more grateful that I "survived" through multiple liquidations. I want to tell all post-2001 crypto players: the crypto world is full of opportunities, but it takes the courage and wisdom to "stay alive." Only by staying alive can you wait for the next bull market.