Me: If the chart’s messing with your head, read this once.
You: “So how do I trade Stacks vs Dogecoin on Gate.io without blowing up?”
Me: Use 15m to enter, confirm with order-book imbalance.
You: “Stops?”
Me: hard stop-loss where your idea is invalid, not where it feels safe. tbh.
| 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. |
One-sentence rule
If structure is unclear, I do nothing. If it’s clear, I risk small and follow the plan.
What to log
- Entry reason (one sentence)
- Stop placement + why
- Fees + funding paid
- Emotion (calm / rushed / tilted)
- Lesson
Rules differ by exchange; check margin and liquidation details on your platform. Funding, fees, and slippage can flip a “good” idea fast.
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.