When the funding rate hits an extreme, that feeling in the group chat of "must pick a side" immediately surfaces, and I find myself instead putting my hands in my pockets... Honestly, the more lively it gets, the more it feels like a trap being set for me. The opposing side obviously looks tempting, but I usually don’t go head-to-head; I prefer to avoid volatility: reduce my position size, set the trigger price properly, and leave the rest to the rules, not letting emotions add drama at the last minute. If I do trade, it’s only small orders that I won’t mind if I’m wrong—don’t see myself as a savior.

Recently, the debate over privacy coins and mixing coins, about compliance boundaries, has torn people apart, but it’s actually similar to the funding rate: everyone is arguing about right and wrong, but the market only cares about who’s more urgent. I have a simple trick to avoid impulsive orders—before placing an order, go pour a glass of water, come back, and check the funding rate and my position. If I still want to press the button, then it’s truly my own decision. Anyway, I’d rather miss out than be carried away by emotions.