I almost missed this trade setup. When the price first weakened around 2.0071, I didn’t jump in right away. I waited until I confirmed that the shorts started gaining real momentum before entering. Although I missed a portion of the move, at least I didn’t chase at the top.

After I entered, the market first moved sideways for a bit, then a rapid sell-off hit. The order book quickly shifted from hesitation to clear selling pressure. That rebound in the middle was quite convincing—many people might panic and exit because they’re afraid of giving back profits. I also had the thought of getting out, but I didn’t let the short-term volatility throw off my rhythm.

In the end, the price went from 2.0071 to 1.3965. The result of this trade was +1470.1%. Missing the very first leg of the drop isn’t the real problem. The real danger is trying to claw back that small amount of lost ground—emotionally getting carried away and chasing a trade that has already started running.

The takeaway from this review is simple: there’s no need to catch every segment at full. Wait until the confirmation that the support is weakening—then enter. Even if you’re half a step late, it’s more comfortable than catching a falling knife and holding through a drawdown. Once the short thesis plays out, your mindset naturally stays steady.

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