Person123, mate consider the $9k you lost is a lesson to you and you will come to understand the typical mistakes you are making as a newbie and you will appreciate $9k is not an expansive lesson after all.
It is a mug games & big boys are in control but you'll need to take responsible of your decision and do your own research and homework before diving in.
I admire you for admitting what you did to lose the $9k but you will come back and think $9k is a very cheap lesson.