I originally planned to cut my losses and “offer them to the heavens,” but the heavens weren’t sacrificed—while the price kept cooking itself down until it was fully done. While everyone else was still watching, I noticed that the late-stage rally had no volume, but sell orders came in wave after wave to push the price down. The lack of support was obvious, so I flagged a short opportunity around 5.542.

Now the current price is 5.362, and the unrealized return on my position is already +158.15%—I can finally enjoy a good meal. The truly comfortable trade isn’t about constant adrenaline every second; it’s about, once the reason for opening is proven, being able to take the profit away according to plan.

First close 80%—take the money when it’s time. Keep the remaining 20% to see whether the downtrend for the shorts continues, and move the protective stop in sync to around the cost basis. If it keeps dipping, let the profit run. If it bounces back, don’t hand the safety cushion back to the market—don’t get greedy for the last bite.

Compounding requires staying alive; the shortcut to getting rich often ends in going to zero. If you’re not sure about an opportunity, look at it once to stay clear-headed—chasing hard once it starts is just foolish. If you haven’t boarded yet, wait patiently for the next round at a more comfortable entry.

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