Have you ever had this feeling — trading for over ten years, yet always staying in the same place?

It's actually like standing in front of an ATM for ten years without withdrawing a single cent; the problem isn't the machine, it's that you've forgotten the PIN. Or like cooking for ten years, and every time you serve a dish, it's criticized for being unappetizing — it's not about your skills, but that the entire method has gone off course. Trading is the same principle, especially when holding mainstream coins. If after ten years you're still going in circles, chances are you're "trapped" by a set of losing trading habits.

Ten years is enough to shape your thinking. Most repeated losses are caused by habitual reckless operations accumulated over time. By this point, even if you find a mentor to guide you, they might not be willing to teach you anymore. Unless you can make a decision — to let go of all past experiences and start from zero like a beginner. This requires not only courage but also patience.

Where is the real turning point? In review. Many people reflect countless times but remain stuck on surface issues, unable to grasp the key point. But if you persist in digging deep, one day a sudden flash of insight will surface — the essence of the problem will come to light. That moment is enlightenment.

The reason you haven't broken out after ten years is because you haven't found the true "core issue." Those trading habits have already seeped into your subconscious, turning into muscle memory — you breathe and use them as naturally as breathing. Ten years can cultivate good habits or solidify bad ones. The trouble is, these habits have become so invisible that you don't even notice them.

The most telling sign is during a position decline: heartbeat accelerates, breathing becomes rapid, emotions spiral out of control, and then impulsively adding to the position or stubbornly holding without stop-loss. At this moment, it's not about technical skills but whether you can first stabilize yourself, regulate your breathing, and calm your mind.

The "password" to making money often isn't in advanced techniques but in those bad habits you've overlooked. Sometimes, pausing clearly and calmly is more valuable than rushing forward blindly. I hope you can see through those lurking bad habits early, change them, and ultimately find your own path to success.