Extreme funding rates make me easily tempted to take the other side of the trade, but now it feels more like "practicing" self-control: first ask myself, did I really understand this wave, or do I just want to get a quick profit? Honestly, many times I choose to avoid volatility; earning less is okay, don’t let emotions dictate strategy.

Recently, with large on-chain transfers and hot/cold wallet movements on exchanges, everyone is starting to say "smart money is coming/going." I also glance at them and leave a mark, but I don’t dare to take them as a reason to open a position, as it’s too easy to imagine a storyline. Anyway, my approach is: extreme rates ≠ guaranteed signal, if I really want to take the other side, I try small positions to test and learn, the kind I can sleep peacefully with… that’s it for now.