That order yesterday—slippage wasn’t set high enough. I went in and got hit by the spread twice, and then once more on the way out. When it was all added up, the profit was thinner than the fees. I’d been watching that opportunity for half the day, but once the rhythm went off, I basically gave it all away.

Lately I keep seeing people talk about how ETF fund flows and US stock risk appetite link up to crypto. To be honest, I don’t really understand it either, but it feels like everyone’s getting more and more like they’re using the same remote control. Pretty uninspiring.

In the past, I always thought I could grab a big win in one bite—setting slippage tight, forcing my way in even when the depth wasn’t there. In the end, I either got squeezed out or I missed the trade. Now I’ve learned my lesson: I cut the target in half, and I can actually hold on. For now, let it be. Staying alive matters more than proving yourself.