FEW years ago, this person entered the world of cryptocurrency with a modest $500 investment, completely unfamiliar with how the market worked. A friend had introduced them to crypto, and they decided to give it a try. Their first investment was in Solana futures, with no strategy or experience. Within just two days, their account was wiped out. Undeterred, they deposited $400 more, but within a week, that too was gone. Frustrated but not willing to give up, they tried again, depositing $600, only to see it vanish the very same day. At that point, they were convinced that crypto was a scam and something they could never succeed at.
However, while scrolling through online profit posts, they noticed a small group of people consistently making profits. If they can do it, why can't I? they thought. This led them to search for mentors, starting with TikTok and paid courses, but the results were always the same—liquidation. Then a friend told them about a mentor in Dubai who specialized in crypto training. Although the Dubai mentor only offered in-person classes, he referred them to an expert in Asia who provided online lessons for $1,200. They managed to gather the funds and enrolled in the classes, which proved to be a turning point in their journey.
After two months of intensive learning, they gained enough knowledge to trade profitably. They restarted their journey with $500, focusing on small, consistent gains of $10–$20 a day. They spent hours analyzing charts, experimenting with different indicators, and refining their strategy, which helped improve their trading skills over time. A few months later, they decided to venture into futures trading again. The first day resulted in a small loss, which they had expected and controlled. Since then, they have not experienced liquidation in over six months. Today, their account sits at approximately $30,000, and they generate $5,000–$6,000 monthly from futures trading, using only a $1,500 wallet. Their primary focus now is on spot trading and funding wallets for long-term stability.
Throughout their journey, they have learned several key lessons. The most important one is to stick to a plan and avoid emotional decisions like panic selling or greedy buying, which can quickly lead to losses. They also found success with EMA strategies: for short trades, using EMA 5 on the 5-minute chart, for mid-term trades, EMA 21 on the 15-minute and 1-hour charts, and for longer-term trades, EMA 50, 100, and 200. They’ve also learned to use margin and leverage carefully, sticking to a 4x leverage and ensuring that their margin never exceeds 1% of their portfolio. Understanding Fibonacci retracements, especially the 0.618 level, has been crucial for identifying reliable market entry points. Candlestick analysis has also been essential for consistent profitability, and they’ve learned to be cautious of liquidity data, using alternative tools instead of the popular heatmaps that can be manipulated. While fundamentals occasionally play a role, 98% of their success comes from reading price action.
Today, they are content with their progress and optimistic about the future. They’ve learned the importance of patience, discipline, and consistent growth. They’ve come to appreciate that crypto trading is a long-term journey that requires a steady, methodical approach rather than chasing quick gains. They share this story purely for educational purposes, warning others to be cautious of paid groups and signals, as many who offer these services often can’t consistently profit from trading themselves.$SOL