The trading that changed my perception: from FOMO to rational execution

In the early stage of the 2024 bull market, I almost went all-in when BTC surged to $70k—at that time, the whole internet was filled with voices saying "$100k is not a dream," and I had already prepared my last funds in my account. As a result, at a critical moment, I forced myself to stop, opened Gate.io's candlestick charts and funding rate, and saw: the perpetual contract funding rate had been high for several days in a row, and retail investor sentiment was extremely euphoric.
At that moment, I suddenly understood: the craziest times in the market are often the riskiest. I didn't go all-in, but chose to build my position in BTC and ETH on Gate.io spot in batches, while also hedging with small positions on futures.
In the end, during that wave of correction, I not only preserved most of my profits but also added to my position at the low. This trade completely transformed me from a gambler who chases gains and sells in panic to a trader who trusts data and risk management.
Thanks to Gate.io for allowing me to see key data like funding rates, open interest, and large order tracking in real-time, giving my judgment a solid foundation.
My upgraded trading mindset is: emotions are poison, data is the antidote. Never lose your rationality during the most lively times.
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