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A couple of days ago, that feeling of liquidity drying up on the market was back again, with orders so thin they looked like paper, and a slight push would cause a big slippage. Honestly, at this point, I still think about "bottom fishing for bargains," but I really don’t dare. I’d rather ensure I can survive and withdraw first, and not step into a trap I can't get out of.
I’ve been burned before: watching a small pool drop so temptingly, feeling itchy inside, only to find when I bought in that no one was actually buying, and the price kept dropping, until finally, the fees and slippage taught me a clear lesson… Later, I set a strict rule for myself: if I don’t understand it, I won’t move first, even if I miss out.
Recently, Layer 2s are again competing over TPS, fees, and subsidies, and it’s quite lively, but what I care more about now is whether there are anomalies on the chain or pitfalls in the contracts. Anyway, I first put my assets into a cold wallet, and will wait until the water clears.