These days, I've noticed that funding rates are starting to become extremely volatile again. My first reaction isn't to "rush in and take the other side," but rather to pull my hands away from the keyboard first... After experiencing several crashes, I truly feel that staying alive is more important than winning a single trade. Extreme rates do seem like free money, but honestly, you're just wrestling with emotions and the inertia of leverage. When the market suddenly freaks out, it's often the confident ones who get burned.

On top of that, there's still chatter outside about rate cut expectations, and the USD index moving up and down along with risk assets. When macro narratives come into play, the volatility becomes even more irrational. My current approach is somewhat cautious: I avoid holding on if I can, small positions for trial and error are okay, and I keep my main holdings protected from the swings. I also take the opportunity to review my permissions, just in case I get caught up in watching the market and end up getting pierced by a fishing attack. I'm tired but still here, for now, this is how it is.