After reviewing $XLM this morning, my first impression was that this market didn’t feel quite right. The early pump looked pretty fierce, but the volume and the response from followers weren’t as strong as I expected—more like repeatedly grinding patience at high levels.

I didn’t chase a long; instead, I tried shorting around 0.18690. Many friends should have experienced this: once you enter, you start seeing an immediate bounce back, and your mind just can’t help thinking, “Did I get washed out again?” My rule for myself this time was simple: if the protection level hasn’t been hit, don’t go making impulsive closes.

Later, when the price moved to 0.1812, the profit showed +217.91%. This drop is basically the part where my judgment got validated. Holding on wasn’t because I’m bold; it’s because I had already planned everything in advance. Otherwise, intraday fluctuations can easily knock people off the train.

Personally, I don’t like chasing after a coin has already started falling—it just doesn’t feel good on the risk-reward. For opportunities like XLM, do it when you get it; if you can’t get it, don’t force it. Perpetuals are most afraid that you’ll treat every leg as something you must catch.

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