The trade that impacted me most this week was not a win or loss, but a decision to not enter. I saw a tempting breakout, strong volume, and hype all around—but something didn’t feel right. The order book was unusually thin, and there was suspicious activity in the recent transactions. I trusted my gut and skipped it. Moments later, the price spiked—and then crashed. It was a classic pump and dump. I realized how important it is to read between the lines. Not every breakout is real, and not every trade is worth taking. Sometimes, the best move is no move. By skipping that trade, I preserved capital and reinforced my trading discipline. It made me understand that being a good trader isn’t about being always active, but being selectively aggressive.
