Lately, in the middle of the night while browsing the chain, I saw that the funding rates are starting to spike to ridiculous levels again. It's no lie to say I feel tempted, but I’m currently more inclined to avoid the volatility. Of course, you can go against the market with extreme rates, but once you actually get in, you'll realize that winning isn’t about the direction, but about who can withstand those needle-like surges and crashes… I usually first check for abnormal transfers and whether the exchange hot wallets are acting strangely. If something feels off, I withdraw, even if it means missing out.

Later, I thought it was pretty funny—during airdrop season, everyone is watching the rates while also having to clock in on task platforms. The anti-witch-hunting + points system has turned earning tokens into a full-time job, with a grind that feels like attendance tracking. Anyway, my current approach is: if the rates are extreme but there’s nothing strange on the chain, I try with a small position; if there’s something weird, I just pretend I didn’t see it and go to sleep.