I still remember the feeling when I saw the Bitcoin price 'soar' on the screen: heart pounding, hands hurriedly clicking 'Buy' without thinking. 'I must have missed the opportunity,' I told myself. Just as I was about to celebrate, the market turned 180° – the red candle continuously 'smashed' my account.
That’s FOMO – the fear of missing out that makes you believe 'this time will be different' and dive all-in, only to end up 'buying at the peak' without mercy. In the nights that follow, I replay every second of buying and selling in my mind, blaming myself for a lack of discipline and strategy. Buying at the peak, selling at the bottom, and my account just keeps shrinking.
After many shattered dreams, I began to change:
📖 Learn & analyze – read the whitepaper, check the charts, understand the project before 'putting in money'.
🎯 Set stop-loss – though painful, it protects your capital.
🧘♂️ Stay calm – when feeling 'fluttery', stop, sip tea, and ask yourself: 'Did I buy because of a real opportunity or because of the crowd's shouting?'
Now I only place orders when I have a clear plan, not letting FOMO overshadow my reasoning. Crypto is still full of opportunities, but only those who keep a cool head can break through in the long run.
If you’ve ever 'bought at the peak' because of FOMO, take a moment to pause, learn, and always prepare an 'exit strategy'. Staying calm is the strongest weapon!$BTC $XRP $ETH
