"Stay sober in a bull market, stay calm in a bear market." This is the motto I’ve earned with real money.

When I first started, I chased gains during FOMO in a bull market, buying high and selling low — profits came quickly, but so did losses. That’s when I truly realized that “clarity” in a bull market means overcoming greed and knowing when to take profits.

Real growth happens in a bear market. Facing a sea of red, I was sometimes overwhelmed with despair. But it was this “coldness” that helped me stay calm, shifting from a speculator to a learner. I began to study projects diligently,坚持定投积累筹码 (steadily investing to accumulate positions). The calm in a bear market is about patience and foresight sown when no one’s paying attention.

I’m grateful for this journey, which shifted my focus from chasing volatility to believing in value. And I’m even more thankful to @Gate for providing a platform where I can learn and grow alongside fellow community members.

Looking forward to reading your stories in the comments—let’s illuminate each other and navigate through the bull and bear markets together!