I haven't seen the original article, but the title "A9, 19 years old" is exhilarating. However, the details highlighted in red reveal the harsh reality.
A $3,000 bonus at age 14 + abandoning the college entrance exam to buy cryptocurrency = top-tier tolerance from the family (the confidence to lose). Losses can be recovered, no worries about livelihood. The family's confidence to abandon the college entrance exam at any time, without needing a diploma as a safety net. This resource determines that the lower limit is a high point unattainable by ordinary people. For ordinary people, this is the most heartbreaking point: without a good tolerance for error, a big loss could throw the family into chaos.
But reaching A9 level is definitely impossible without talent and hard work. However, this "high tolerance for error" entry ticket is more expensive than any trading strategy. What ordinary people should be most aware of is:
We can learn from experts' understanding of market trends and industry dynamics, but never try to imitate them or go in naked without "bulletproof vests."