I have a friend born after 2000, with a monthly salary just enough to cover five thousand. He rents outside the fifth ring in the suburbs, commuting by subway for two hours in the morning, and still stares at the screen late at night, analyzing until dawn $SOL .

Colleagues always joke with him: "You’re just slacking off at work, trading cryptocurrencies?" But he knows deep down that this isn’t just play; it’s a bet on a decent future. He invests all his energy into it, trying to break free from the shackles of the lower class.

When he first entered the scene, he didn’t even understand stop-loss orders. One time, a correction trapped him for a whole month, and his account was down 40%. But he didn’t fall apart; instead, he dived into technical analysis with determination: practicing drawing lines, watching trends, remembering key levels, and keeping detailed notes on market movements. While others went out for dinner and grilled skewers after work, he was pondering the logic of the market; while others binge-watched dramas and relaxed, he was reviewing lessons from liquidation.

I witnessed him transform from a novice who opened trades recklessly and faced constant liquidation to someone who could manage positions and understand signals. The most touching moment was during the SOL market surge when he casually remarked in the group: "That trade doubled; I’ll treat myself to barbecue tonight."

He ate that barbecue slowly, filled with a sense of relief. This wasn’t just a celebration of profits but a response to all the sacrifices made. The late nights spent and the losses suffered were not in vain; they all counted.

Now he no longer chases trends, and when the market is chaotic, he prefers to hold cash. When the trend is clear, he steadily builds his position. His monthly account growth is 46%, which is more than he earned in six months of working.

One thing he said has stuck with me: "I used to think trading was about beating others; now I understand it’s about beating myself. Overcoming greed, overcoming impulse."

The cryptocurrency world is never a dream of getting rich quickly; it’s a practice. Being steady isn’t cowardice, and moving slowly isn’t losing. When you replace emotions with rules, you can stand firm even in the fiercest storms. @华莱士薯条