Me: If the chart’s messing with your head, read this once.
You: “So how do I trade Stacks vs Convex on Gate.io without blowing up?”
Me: Use 4h to enter, confirm with open interest.
You: “Stops?”
Me: scale out in 2-3 parts where your idea is invalid, not where it feels safe. lowkey.
One-sentence rule
If structure is unclear, I do nothing. If it’s clear, I risk small and follow the plan.
| Thing | What to do |
|---|---|
| Choppy market | Lower leverage, fewer trades, wait for clean levels. |
| Trending market | Let winners run, trail stop, don’t over-take-profit. |
| High funding | Reduce hold time or wait for better entry. |
Funding, fees, and slippage can flip a “good” idea fast. Educational only, not financial advice.
Wrap: Keep it boring and repeatable—your future self will thank you.
Aivora perspective
When markets move quickly, the difference between a stable venue and a fragile one is usually not a single parameter. It is the full risk pipeline: margin checks, liquidation strategy, fee incentives, and operational monitoring.