Two things that never change in human nature: the urge to gamble/speculate and the desire for easy money.
- Ancient Markets (3000 BC - 1700s) β Early speculation on grain, spices, land, and futures contracts
- Tulip Mania (1630s) β Dutch tulip bulbs hit insane valuations before
Many struggle to stay on the sidelines during weak markets for two key reasons:
1) When trading is their full-time focus, they feel the need to stay activeβwhether out of boredom or obligation.
2) They see others making gains and feel like theyβre falling behind, even if itβs
Protecting Yourself from Bullshit.
This is something Iβve been thinking about after some recent readings on critical thinking and deception. With everything happening lately in our space and the rest of the world - crime, backstabbing, and a market full of misinformation -
I'm 37. Instead of regretting that I can't wake up age 18 again, I pretend to myself that I'm 90 and I've woken up age 37 again, and that I get to magically, wonderfully have the next 50 years again.
Like this shit is no joke man
I am feeling so emotional
As someone who has gone through therapy for depression and suicide this shit hits hard
Please get help if you are struggling
Please
Many are lost after yesterday, struggling to get a read on the market.
A Reminder:
1) You donβt need to be in a trade at all times. Just size when it matters.
2) βThe market is never wrong, but opinions often are.β You donβt have to predict - just be prepared to act.
Bad news for Crypto Traders...π§΅
Get ready for more quote stuffing, spoofing, and stop-raids
Market makers like Citadel use sophisticated algos that react to liquidity zones-They can create artificial spikes and dips, shaking out traders before the real move begins (Thread) π