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Just now I was being stupid again... Thinking of a small fluctuation, and ended up stepping into a slippage trap. Clearly seeing that the spread wasn't big, but at the moment of placing the order, the depth was as thin as paper, and the trade kept sliding upward. When I looked back, I realized I had confirmed in two separate steps, and taking it slow was like giving others a chance to collect fees.
Now the community is arguing whether the funding rate is extremely overextended and whether it will reverse or continue to bubble. I got caught up in the "hype" this time and got itchy hands. Honestly, if you're serious about trading, don’t just stare at the candlesticks and get self-congratulatory. First, check if the order book is thick or thin, and whether your order will push the price away. Better to eat less than to force it through. Anyway, I’ll go sip some cold brew to calm down first, and later stick to a stablecoin strategy—less hassle.