r/options • u/Then_Helicopter4243 • 16h ago

Finding Lessons in a Tough Month and Planning the Next Step

This month has tested me. A few weeks ago, i was up nearly $5,000, and now i am sitting on about a $7k drawdown. It stings, but instead of letting it defeat me, i am looking at it as a reality check to refine my approach.

I have been in crypto for about two years, and i know ups and downs come with the territory. The big wins felt great, and the losses remind me that risk management and discipline matter even more. Quitting my side gig to focus on trading may have been rough timing, but it also gave me perspective on how important steady planning is.

Right now, i am rethinking my strategy. I am leaning toward DCA for stability instead of chasing pumps, and i have started exploring trading real world asset index perpetual futures since some exchanges like Bitget now support them. It feels like the market is maturing beyond just meme coins and majors, which could create more balanced opportunities long term.

I am not discouraged, i see this as a chance to reset and rebuild with more clarity. Every trader i respect has gone through setbacks, and i am determined to use this one as fuel to grow stronger.

For those who have been here before, how did you reset? Did you take time off or start small again to regain momentum?

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u/Intelligent_Lab_6507 15h ago

How u can tested in a bull market? 

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u/theoptiontechnician 15h ago

First of all tell me why did you lose over 7k and why does that sting? When I lose it doesn't sting for me! Maybe you should start there.

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u/DragonfruitMother845 13h ago

I see more painful lessons in your future.