A powerful lesson came from a trade I didn’t take. One altcoin was pumping fast after a breakout, and my instincts told me to jump in. But something felt off — the breakout candle had a long upper wick, and volume didn’t match the momentum. I took a breath and decided to sit this one out. Minutes later, the price sharply reversed and trapped late buyers. I felt relieved and proud for trusting my analysis over emotions. In trading, avoiding bad trades is just as important as entering good ones. FOMO is dangerous — it clouds your judgment and pushes you into rushed decisions. My journal entry that day said: “One win from not trading.” That’s how powerful discipline can be. Sometimes, your best trade is no trade. Waiting for a cleaner setup means protecting your capital and mental clarity. The more you train yourself to wait, the more confident you become. And confidence brings consistency.
