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# After much deliberation, I finally wrote a long post//
This article is dedicated to all my new and old fans who are still lost, let's encourage each other

#### ❗This long post is my first attempt after much deliberation, meant as a thank-you to my loyal followers. It contains six sections, all of which are my personal insights. If you're a true fan, please read it carefully, as it may help you navigate the current confusion in the U.S. stock market. I won't post another long article until my follower count reaches 20,000❗

#### Opening 1️⃣Endure what others cannot to enjoy what others cannot

As I mentioned in previous posts, there are only two types of people who truly make money in stock trading: 🙋🏻‍♂️The first type is the big players you see everywhere on Longbridge—those at the top of the asset rankings. Simply put, these people have unlimited funds to average down, so as long as they choose relatively good stocks, they won’t lose money. They can keep adding to their positions to lower their cost basis, wait for the rebound, and easily take profits. Their strategy is straightforward and effective. So, if you’re a small retail investor who likes to copy their trades, you must first understand your own situation and not blindly follow the crowd. With the same stock, you might only be able to add to your position three or five times before running out of funds, forcing you to cut losses in tears, while they take profits. The problem here isn’t with the big players or the market—it’s your lack of self-awareness about your investment skills and psychological resilience. 🙋🏻‍♂️The second type consists of investors who may not have huge capital but have excellent market foresight. They don’t get carried away by wins or discouraged by losses, know when to go with the flow and when to stop, understand profit-taking and stop-loss strategies, and learn from every failure to identify and solve them before moving forward. Clearly, most of us small retail investors in the U.S. market aren’t the first type, so we must strive to become the second. Brothers and sisters❗Losing money isn’t scary or shameful—even Warren Buffett has suffered losses. Stocks go up and down; they can’t always rise or always fall. What’s truly terrifying is losing money without understanding why—that’s the most dangerous and fatal because if you don’t know the reason, you’ll keep making the same mistake. Take me, for example: I started trading U.S. stocks in April, and my capital was halved four times, dropping to less than a third of my initial deposit. But I wasn’t scared—not because I’m rich, but because I treated that money as gone the moment I opened my account. You might think 135,000 isn’t much, but for working-class retail investors like us, it’s still a significant amount. Only by enduring what others cannot can you enjoy what others cannot. This mindset has helped me stand up again and again after every fall. Each of my four major losses had different causes: 1- Sometimes I chased highs, 2- Sometimes I over-diversified ("opened a supermarket"), 3- Sometimes I went all-in with margin, 4- And sometimes I held onto profits too long and watched them turn into losses. There are surely many other reasons for big losses, but I think most retail investors lose money for these few reasons🥲So we must all have a clear understanding of our own situations.

2️⃣The road ahead is long and arduous—I will keep searching high and low.

In this long journey of U.S. stock trading, every step we small retail investors take is exceptionally difficult. Only those who, like me, have crawled out of hellish scenarios can truly relate. Those who’ve never weathered storms—the "flowers in a greenhouse"—can hardly empathize. Especially this year, the U.S. market has been as volatile as a monkey market due to global wars, tariffs, the "Yellow Hair" (Trump), and the Fed’s frequent interventions. One misstep can lead to total loss—truly, 365 cuts a year, each one different. Under these circumstances, we must be even more cautious. Have you ever thought about how, when we first started trading U.S. stocks, nine out of ten of us were making money? That’s because we were ultra-cautious back then, taking profits after just tens or hundreds of dollars😰Even a market crash wouldn’t trap us. But as our win rate increased, so did our confidence—until one mistake wiped out all our gains. Smooth sailing made us unprepared for sudden risks, leading to the current situation where nine out of ten traders lose money, and the last one gets margin-called😰So stock trading is never a smooth road—it’s long and arduous.

3️⃣Below are the three most critical factors in stock trading, as I see it:

1- Mindset: I put this first because it’s crucial. A good mindset can turn losses into gains, while a bad one can turn gains into losses. We’ve all experienced chasing highs or selling too early, right? Newbies often chase highs because they don’t understand the intrinsic value of the stocks they buy. They buy at the peak, average down at the wrong time (mid-slope), and get trapped deeper and deeper until they can’t take it anymore and sell at a loss—only for the stock to skyrocket the moment they exit🛫. Then, in frustration, they chase it again, only for it to drop😰A few days later, they can’t take it and sell again. This cycle of being "harvested" is mostly due to mindset. Staying level-headed is key—don’t get too excited or too depressed. (I’ve talked about mindset adjustments in previous posts.)

2- Time: This is also extremely important. Most retail investors aren’t full-time traders; like me, they have day jobs. This means missing many profit-taking opportunities. Limit orders rarely guarantee perfect entry and exit points, leading to profit erosion🤮and eventually heavy losses. Time zones also work against us Asians—the big moves often happen late at night, especially after 1-2 AM. Many brothers go to bed with profits and wake up to see their stocks deep in the red. Time is everything. If I had more time, I could day-trade many stocks like $Tesla(TSLA.US) "La Zi," but the market is too unstable to put all my eggs in one basket. This has cost me many exit opportunities. Take my recent trades in $Oracle(ORCL.US) "Wen Zi" and $MP Materials(MP.US) MP—both were profitable at one point, but I held too long and ended up losing🚗So time is also critical for me.

3- Capital: The amount of capital matters a lot for most of us. The biggest pain point for retail investors is insufficient firepower—no "infinite bullets." This often leads to getting trapped. Most of us can only average down two or three times before running out of funds. Capital is important, but since everyone’s financial situation differs, this factor ranks third. Even if you know it’s an issue, you can’t change it overnight. Stocks aren’t our whole life—we can’t bet everything on them, right? So capital ultimately takes third place.

4️⃣The world hustles for profit; the world bustles for gain. We must learn to fish in troubled waters and see flowers through fog—this is the origin of my username "Moon Over Blossoming Sea."

The world hustles for profit; the world bustles for gain. I’ve seen too many fans turn against their favorite bloggers😰Many people just copy trades without contributing anything, hoping to get rich quick—these are the worst kind of people, the ones I despise most. They share a common trait: the more they loved you at first, the more they’ll hate you later. Many bloggers selflessly share their real portfolios and experiences, always warning about risks—don’t go all-in, don’t use margin, avoid leverage, stay away from options. But greedy people always dream of overnight riches. They make 1,000 and want 10,000; make 10,000 and want 100,000. They never consider that the market is risky and investments require caution. They should know that once you place a bet, profits and losses are your own. Even if they make money copying your trades nine times, one loss will send them flooding the comments to attack you. They’ll blame everyone but themselves. I’ve seen this too many times😰Before September, I used to post my daily entry and exit points. But as more people got greedy after making money, I stopped. To my surprise, those who copied my trades—none of whom lost money—started reporting me. To this day, they’re still among my 2,400 followers, and I can’t identify them. Take these trades, for example: $Rocket Lab(RKLB.US) "Little Rocket," $Broadcom(AVGO.US) "Tong Zi," $Oracle(ORCL.US) "Wen Zi," $Oklo(OKLO.US) "Little OK." Many made good money, though only they know how much. They can lie to everyone but themselves—my past posts are evidence. So I won’t share my trades anymore😰Human greed is terrifying. We mustn’t underestimate kindness, nor should we overlook malice—I’ve suffered from it. So if you’re a true fan, don’t ask me questions that’ll get me banned—I won’t answer. Back then, I didn’t understand the game.

5️⃣The world gives me poison, but I return it with honey.

I’ve always shared my real trades and insights—not for fame or profit, but for peace of mind, hoping to help even one fellow trader. I’ve seen too many struggling retail investors go through what I did, and I couldn’t bear to watch them fend for themselves. Like the girl I warned in the Tesla comments a few days ago—she was short at 400, and I told her to close her position because it might stabilize at 460 and head to 500. She just replied with an emoji. If someone had pulled me up when I was down, I might’ve avoided so many detours and bruises. But after the betrayals in September and October (documented in earlier posts), I almost quit. It was my loyal fans’ support that restored my confidence❤️The world gives me poison, but I return it with honey. The world is broken, and someone must mend it. Even if just one of my 2,400 followers needs me, I won’t stop posting. That’s my style. Life is like this—some will love you, others will hate you. That’s a complete life, because human nature is flawed. I choose not to engage, not because I’m dumb, cowardly, or weak—it’s because I won’t waste time on pettiness. As I’ve said before, your vision determines your future wealth. Despite this year’s market volatility, I’ve navigated it smoothly, spotting clues to predict big moves and position early. My regular followers know my skills. So I hope you’ll join me in focusing on meaningful people and growth. Only by learning from the best can we improve.❗❗❗One person’s kindness may touch a few, but a group’s kindness can move many. Trading is the same—improve a little daily, and soon you’ll look back to see how far you’ve come❗❗❗

Closing 6️⃣The roc soars with the wind, rising ninety thousand miles.

If you’ve read this far, you’re truly a loyal fan. Please give me a lucky quintuple: like, comment, bookmark, share, and follow. Though I’ve only traded U.S. stocks for six months and am still learning, I hope my humble light can guide more lost retail investors toward clarity. I love interacting with like-minded, kind, upright, visionary folks in the comments. May we all soar like the roc, achieve our dreams, and fulfill our original purpose in the U.S. market.

### Related Stocks

- [TSLA.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSLA.US.md)
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- [TSLL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSLL.US.md)
- [TSLQ.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSLQ.US.md)
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- [TSLR.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSLR.US.md)
- [OKLO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/OKLO.US.md)
- [ORCL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ORCL.US.md)

## Comments (197)

- **知什么行什么 · 2026-06-05T07:27:44.000Z**: Thank you, I just saw this article about mindset, and it's not too late for anything. I often think, without this kind of devastating loss, how could I have woken up. You must have sufficient awareness to have a longer path ahead.
  - **水月望花海** (2026-06-05T10:21:16.000Z): Ridiculous! I've been losing money all along just to study options🤣, and now that I've finally got the hang of it😰, I'm not allowed to play anymore🤣
- **NathanLeo · 2025-12-20T14:58:07.000Z**: It's so well written 😭 If I had seen it earlier, I might not have taken so many detours
  - **水月望花海** (2025-12-20T23:34:25.000Z): It's never too late
  - **NathanLeo** (2025-12-21T04:59:51.000Z): Thank you, bro🙏
  - **水月望花海** (2025-12-21T06:39:14.000Z): I'm so good at day trading, but this US stock has risen less and fallen more in the past two months. Not only did it wipe out all my profits, but I also lost four-fifths of my principal.
- **不会投机倒把 · 2025-11-07T13:42:29.000Z**: Finished reading, it wrote about the experiences, mindset, awareness, position management of small retail investors like us, be cautious about copying homework (due to awareness), time (can recover profits or continue losses), thank you Ah Hai
- **炼狱杏寿郎 · 2025-11-06T09:24:25.000Z**: Well written!
  - **水月望花海** (2025-11-06T09:59:14.000Z): Thank you!
  - **炼狱杏寿郎** (2025-11-06T10:01:16.000Z): I also started playing in May or June, but I think you did a great job with your judgment on the nodes and your thinking! Learning from you! Let's improve together!
  - **水月望花海** (2025-11-06T10:04:24.000Z): But I still lost money this time because I was busy with work these two months
- **浩浩荡荡地 · 2025-11-05T15:20:26.000Z**: Thank you for your guidance, boss
  - **水月望花海** (2025-11-05T15:28:11.000Z): Your asset scale is so large now
  - **浩浩荡荡地** (2025-11-05T15:32:26.000Z): Then we still need to learn from you, teacher. Tesla's 500% return is simply the pinnacle of human wisdom.
  - **洒家特地来赚刀乐** (2025-11-06T15:07:37.000Z): Is 500% keeping a base position and repeatedly doing T? If one of them is liquidated, will the profits still be accumulated?
- **K.K~lucky · 2025-11-05T15:19:11.000Z**: Some ancient texts, I need to look them up to understand!😂😂 Learn the mindset, learn the culture! Reading this article is really rewarding! Thanks for sharing!
  - **水月望花海** (2025-11-05T15:27:46.000Z): You're welcome. Come back and read it again when you want to chase highs, or read it a few more times. I spent four hours writing this.
  - **K.K~lucky** (2025-11-12T03:02:41.000Z): Must read it again, thank you very much for seeing such a good article!
  - **水月望花海** (2025-11-12T10:16:23.000Z): As long as it helps you
- **严格遵守交易纪律 · 2025-11-05T11:28:15.000Z**: Study study study
  - **水月望花海** (2025-11-05T11:38:09.000Z): Learning knows no bounds
- **长缨缚苍龙 · 2025-11-05T05:53:31.000Z**: Thanks for sharing, boss. This can be considered the essence of the strategy.
  - **水月望花海** (2025-11-05T07:13:06.000Z): If I can help you, then the four hours I spent in vain.
- **特斯拉追随者 · 2025-11-05T04:45:49.000Z**: What do you think about Tesla today? Brother Hai
  - **水月望花海** (2025-11-05T04:47:37.000Z): I haven't worried since Tesla went above 400
  - **特斯拉追随者** (2025-11-05T04:57:57.000Z): I'm all in on Tesla, so I have to hold. 😂😂😂 Was ready to sell yesterday.
- **反着想 · 2025-11-05T00:53:00.000Z**: It's an honor to meet you and read your long post about the illusion, with sincerity
  - **水月望花海** (2025-11-05T15:29:14.000Z): Haha😃 I won't post long articles anymore with less than 20,000 followers. Writing long articles is too tiring, it took me four hours.
- **KunLucky · 2025-11-05T00:33:25.000Z**: Treasure blogger, I still have a long way to go
  - **水月望花海** (2025-11-05T00:37:54.000Z): No cross, no crown🌈
  - **KunLucky** (2025-11-05T00:42:20.000Z): Finally got out of the water, but went back underwater in one night. Still need to practice.
- **旺云 · 2025-11-05T00:32:41.000Z · 👍 2**: I'm a newbie, I don't know if my current mindset is right. For example, I only buy stocks with high market share, like Apple and Nvidia. I bought at the peak and got trapped, but I'm not scared at all because I believe they will recover eventually. I'll add more positions when the opportunity arises
  - **旺云** (2025-11-05T00:44:17.000Z): As a newcomer, the biggest takeaway is to pay attention to the opinions and summaries of those with high returns, but only for reference, just like reading a book. Also, it's essential to check all th
  - **水月望花海** (2025-11-05T00:45:06.000Z): Buying high-quality stocks is great, but you've bought too many at the same time. Beginners are better off thoroughly understanding just one stock—low risk, high reward.
  - **旺云** (2025-11-05T00:53:49.000Z): Yes, I bought 34 stocks at first, hahaha, always wanting to look into everything, and finally adjusted to four heavy positions, but still feel a bit overwhelmed, learning too much every day, deeply re
- **风之色彩2025 · 2025-11-05T00:20:22.000Z · 👍 1**: I've only been here for less than two months and I'm already stuck in Oracle and Meta. I made 10,000 HKD at first, but now I'm down more than 20,000, and I'm a bit overwhelmed. The decline is endless, and I even bought 2x long. It's already down more than 20%, even after several rounds of averaging 
  - **水月望花海** (2025-11-05T00:26:47.000Z): So don't make reckless moves in a bad market environment. You're losing HKD, I'm losing USD. We were already in profit and out of the woods, but because of Wenzi MP and OK not cutting losses in time, 
  - **风之色彩2025** (2025-11-05T00:29:22.000Z): This is such a pity. I was originally the kind of person who would take profits and run, but these two stocks I bought trapped me right after I got in. Later, I wanted to average down to get out, but 
  - **水月望花海** (2025-11-05T00:32:26.000Z): This is caused by the overall environment, unrelated to the quality of individual stocks. Luckily, you're holding two checks instead of small supermarkets, and it's fine to keep them without financing
- **零度热饮 · 2025-11-05T00:18:32.000Z**: No more talking, bro, from today on I'm also your fan
  - **水月望花海** (2025-11-05T00:27:33.000Z): Haha, you really need to understand it first before it can help you.
- **南明离火 · 2025-11-04T23:21:55.000Z**: Thanks for sharing, I've learned a lot🌹🌹🌹
  - **水月望花海** (2025-11-05T00:30:31.000Z): It's my honor to help everyone
- **宝地生金 · 2025-11-04T22:39:49.000Z**: The short essay✍🏻 is deeply moving, thanks🙏🏻 to the author for sharing.
  - **水月望花海** (2025-11-05T00:20:08.000Z): It took more than four hours to write.
- **得鹿为鱼 · 2025-11-04T20:27:31.000Z**: This is a great article, perfect for beginners who just started investing in US stocks. Thanks to Brother Hai for sharing his experience. The US stock market is like Texas Hold'em - a battle between discipline and greed, where mindset is everything.
  - **水月望花海** (2025-11-05T00:20:57.000Z): Yes, when you have nothing to do, isn't it just about having the latest mindset?
- **黑娃儿 · 2025-11-04T18:06:45.000Z · 👍 1**: I just have a bad mentality
  - **水月望花海** (2025-11-04T18:50:42.000Z): The hardest thing to train is the mindset
  - **黑娃儿** (2025-11-04T19:04:48.000Z): En is that I have too much free time as a freelancer! I just open it to look when I have nothing to do 😵‍💫 Learning from the big shots! I've been with Longbridge for years! The returns can still be ne
- **豪哥哥gch · 2025-11-04T17:59:24.000Z**: Hope to break even as soon as the teacher did
  - **水月望花海** (2025-11-04T18:51:24.000Z): Didn't withdraw in time and lost money again😓
- **Don't starve Together · 2025-11-04T17:46:11.000Z**: Got trapped by himz crwx, know how to take profits but not stop losses, cutting losses is so painful 😭
  - **水月望花海** (2025-11-05T00:29:25.000Z): Cutting losses must depend on the circumstances, and it's always painful when the four major negative factors hit almost simultaneously. There must be someone behind this, planning a big move. Once th


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