Just got another order filled, and I regretted it as soon as I hit the button… I set the slippage too wide, and the moment the trade executed it pushed me straight below the order book level. It looked like the depth was fine, but the moment I went in I realized it was an illusion. Bottom line: that dynamic balance for the few seconds around placing the order wasn’t there—I was too impatient. I thought it was simple and would let me scoop a quick win, but I treated “simple” as a trap.

Lately, all those on-chain tools and tagging systems honestly make me a bit uneasy. Sometimes the data looks pretty complete, but when you compare it with the actual fills, it feels like it’s lagging by half a beat—or you’re getting misled. Anyway, I trust my own timing more now. The gap between my trades and the block-building time feels more reliable than trying to follow the displayed order book. For now, that’s it. I’ll think about how to adjust next.