They act when emotions feel manageable.
Markets exploit this by offering comfort at the wrong time and discomfort when clarity is actually forming. Familiar patterns feel safe, even when conditions have changed underneath them.
The danger isn’t fear—it’s relief. Relief lowers questioning, shortens patience, and reduces preparation.
Experienced traders still fall into this trap because the brain prefers emotional stability over analytical accuracy. Understanding this doesn’t remove the bias, but it helps you notice when “feels right” isn’t the same as “is understood.”
