"From Broke to Baller: Thanks, System?"

The night dragged on, and Jin's eyes were glued to the market data streaming in front of him. Every second felt like an eternity, and each flicker of the price made his heart beat just a little faster. He knew that trading was unpredictable, but this—this was a whole new level of tension.

The altcoin he'd bought, Altcoin X, had been steadily rising at first. Jin felt a rush of excitement. His strategy, his analysis, it was all working out. But then, just as quickly, the price began to drop. Not dramatically, but enough to make Jin pause and reassess.

He clicked over to the trading chart. The green candles from earlier were now replaced with red. He felt a knot in his stomach, but he took a deep breath and reminded himself—this wasn't the first time he'd seen a dip. It was just part of the process.

The system gave him a brief prompt.

[System Notification:

Price fluctuation detected.

Success Prediction Rate decreased to 47%.]

Jin groaned quietly. It wasn't a huge change, but the drop was enough to trigger his instincts. Should he sell now and lock in the small profit? Or wait it out, trusting that the trend would reverse?

He sat back in his chair, rubbing his temples. His father's voice echoed in his mind: "Don't rush things. Be patient."

Jin had heard his dad say those words countless times, but it wasn't until now that he truly understood their meaning. Trading wasn't about getting rich quickly—it was about long-term growth, managing risk, and knowing when to step back.

For a few minutes, Jin just watched the price dance on the screen, the numbers climbing and falling like waves crashing on a shore. The gut feeling he had before the trade still lingered, telling him that the coin would bounce back.

But he had to be smart. He needed to control his emotions and stick to his plan.

Taking another deep breath, Jin opened the system's interface and pulled up the risk management tool. His trading skills had leveled up, but he still needed to refine his approach.

[System Tool: Risk Management

Suggested Action:

1. Set a Stop-Loss at 5% of the investment.

2. Set a Take-Profit at 10% of the investment.]

Jin nodded. This was it—his safety net. He didn't have to stare at the screen endlessly, sweating over every price change. By setting both stop-loss and take-profit limits, he could let the market do its thing while ensuring he wouldn't lose more than he was willing to risk.

He carefully adjusted the stop-loss to $19 per unit, a 5% loss from his entry point. He set the take-profit at $22, a modest but safe 10% gain. This way, no matter what happened, he wouldn't be caught off guard.

[System Update:

Stop-Loss and Take-Profit successfully set.

Trade now protected from high risks.]

Jin sat back in his chair, the tension in his shoulders finally easing. He didn't have to keep checking the price every few seconds. The system had helped him set clear boundaries, and now, it was a matter of waiting.

The night passed quietly after that. Jin stayed up for a while, doing some light reading about market psychology and trading strategies. He knew that the road ahead wouldn't always be smooth, but if he kept learning and sticking to his principles, he could build something substantial.

By the time he finally went to bed, the price of Altcoin X had hit $21, a little under his take-profit limit. Jin couldn't help but smile to himself. He had made his first truly successful trade, and more importantly, he'd done it with a level head.

The Next Morning

The sun streamed through Jin's window, and he woke up to a series of notifications. He rubbed his eyes and reached for his phone, his heart skipping a beat as he saw the latest update on his trade.

[System Update:

Altcoin X has hit Take-Profit.

Profit Earned: $100.

New System Points: 600.]

Jin couldn't suppress a grin. His first real profit. It wasn't much, but it was a win—proof that his strategy was working, and that he was learning how to navigate the crypto market more effectively.

After a quick breakfast, Jin sat down at the kitchen table, sipping on his coffee as he thought about the next step. He had a little extra cash now, and it was time to put it to work. But this time, he would be more careful. He wouldn't jump into anything blindly.

He glanced over at his parents, who were busy in their own little world, and he smiled quietly to himself. They had no idea about his trading endeavors, but Jin couldn't help but feel a little proud. He was building something for his future, and he was doing it on his own terms.

A sudden idea popped into his head. He could take this next trade to the next level—invest in a small property near the coast. Nothing too big, but something he could manage on his own. It would be a long-term project, a passive income stream that would provide him with more stability as he continued his journey into college.

He could already imagine the possibilities—a small vacation rental, maybe. Something that would be low-maintenance but profitable.

His phone buzzed again, pulling him from his thoughts.

[System Update:

New Mission:

Explore and analyze potential investment opportunities.

Reward: 500 System Points.]

Jin felt the excitement build. This mission aligned perfectly with his goal. He could use this to start his next big step—a venture that would set him up for the future.

Without hesitation, Jin opened a new tab on his phone, ready to begin his next project.

End of Chapter 9