I still clearly remember that Singles' Day in 2024, which was an important day for me, as I was just entering the crypto world. Looking back, that was the period when Bitcoin surged sharply, people were saying it would break 100,000, 300,000, or even 10k U.S. dollars. For my naive self, I didn't feel much, just thinking about getting rich overnight. Dogecoin was my entry point into the circle; at that time, the community was shouting "To the Moon," aiming for 1 U.S. dollar, 3 U.S. dollars, or even 10 U.S. dollars. I fantasized about it and truly believed (thinking back now, it's laughable😂), but in the end, I was beaten down by the market.

Soon after, I started diving deeper into the crypto world, studying various technical indicators like EMA, RSI, VWAP, support and resistance levels, downloading financial software, and monitoring news, interest rate decisions. Ultimately, I was defeated by human weakness, experiencing liquidation at the beginning of 2025. I couldn't sleep well at night, waking up in a panic to check the exchange and see my contracts on the verge of liquidation.

The crypto world is really terrifying. I also experienced the liquidation on October 11, which wiped out all the coins I borrowed. I woke up stunned, as if struck by lightning—it's no exaggeration. My account had only one isolated margin position with a liquidation price close to zero, and there was no chance to turn things around anymore. I had initially invested nearly 10k U.S. dollars, which ended here.

After a few months of calm reflection, I came to the Gate platform. Looking back, I studied a lot, organized dozens of Excel sheets. I was unwilling to give up and gradually realized that the crypto world isn't a place for overnight riches. I decided to regroup, transferring the remaining 10 U.S. dollars from the referral platform to Gate, starting a new journey.

Doing some tasks on the Gate platform every day made me feel fulfilled. Once, I unexpectedly received a 5 U.S. dollar airdrop and a 1 GT reward, which made me very happy. I am very grateful to the Gate platform. Slowly accumulating wealth, not expecting to get rich overnight, my mindset has become much more peaceful. Gate has been around since 2013, and along the way, it has surely faced many doubts and hardships, which haven't been easy. I believe I will also walk my 13-year trading journey, moving toward my goals, with the light guiding me ahead, illuminating my path forward.

The future of Gate in 2026 is promising, and 2026 also honors myself!