As a former quant analyst turned crypto storyteller, I’ve watched too many brilliant minds vanish into the digital abyss of leveraged trading. This isn’t just about losses—it’s about how design, psychology, and algorithmic seduction turn rational people into addicts. Through real stories—from a state-owned factory deputy to viral 'genius' traders—I reveal the hidden mechanics of the "machine trance" that traps us all. If you’ve ever felt trapped by a screen, this is your wake-up call.