Bitcoin Insomnia: Recent price big dump affects sleep quality, here's what you can do

When Bitcoin fell from its peak in just a few days, the global traders' night sleep time was also compressed. The unexpected and intense fluctuations of Bitcoin BTC and other Crypto Assets not only stirred up a storm in the market but also quietly invaded investors' daily routines, even robbing them of their sleep. A recent survey released by the Crypto Assets platform CEX.io indicates that as much as 70% of traders believe that the poor decisions they made during market turmoil are directly related to their long-term lack of sleep. Although Bitcoin later rebounded to around $91,000, many are still unable to shake off the pressure of those nights spent monitoring the market. This behavior is no longer just simple anxiety; nearly 70% of surveyed traders even attribute their execution of erroneous trades directly to sleep deprivation, leading to physical fatigue that exacerbated their investment losses.

The computer screen shines at night, and the fluctuations in the crypto market are changing daily life.

A survey by CEX.io shows that crypto investors are developing bad habits: 68% of respondents indicated that they check prices almost every night before going to sleep; only 8% said they never open their trading app before bed. This means that market fluctuations have long surpassed the investment level, deeply affecting people's sleep rituals, mental state, and even emotional responses, leading traders to make poor judgments. More than half of traders admitted to staying up until 2 AM, and 33% of them even pushed it past 4 AM. 81% of respondents confessed that they indeed sacrificed sleep while waiting for market trends or key events.

It is worth noting that these behaviors are not solely driven by a “fear of loss.” Nearly 59% of people indicated that insomnia primarily stems from FOMO (fear of missing out), rather than anxiety about liquidation. This also suggests that emotional factors may dominate market trends, rather than being purely based on technical analysis or strategy.

The connection between emotions and sleep quality: Good sleep in a bull market, difficult sleep in a bear market.

Further investigation reveals the subtle relationship between sleep and market trends:

In a bull market, 64% of people reported better sleep quality. In a bear market, only 10% reported being able to sleep well.

In other words, the level of comfort for traders is closely tied to the trend of Bitcoin.

Bitcoin fluctuation quietly changes the world standard time

CEX.io also cited data from Blockworks Research indicating that the most severe price fluctuations of Bitcoin have gradually shifted from the traditional U.S. stock trading hours to the nighttime period between 18:00 and 06:00 UTC. After major liquidity providers in the U.S. go offline, the order volume decreases, and with relatively weak market depth during the Asia-Pacific trading hours, even a small order flow can trigger significant fluctuations. For retail investors in time zones such as Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, this period coincides with their typical resting hours. As a result, traders are forced to choose between sleep and risk management, with most opting for the latter, the cost of which is reflected in the fatigue and poorer decision quality the following day.

How to Balance the Coin Market and Sleep?

In the volatile and ever-changing world of Crypto Assets, it is almost impossible to “not watch the market.” The author has the following suggestions that can help traders avoid long-term sleep deprivation while not missing out on market trends.

1. Set up automatic stop-loss and take-profit, letting the machine monitor the market for you.

Setting clear stop-loss, take-profit, and trailing stop-loss can allow traders to not have to stay in front of their phones all night. Mechanical execution can reduce emotional interference and also lower the impulsive trading caused by FOMO.

2. Use price alerts instead of checking manually every 10 minutes.

You can set one to two key price alerts to avoid being overly disturbed at night or unable to resist repeatedly opening the app.

3. Set a “curfew” for trading

Design your own “trading deadline,” such as no operations after 11 PM, only allowing to check the market once, reducing mental stimulation before sleep.

4. Cultivating Exercise Habits

Such as regularly doing stretching exercises, listening to 10 minutes of classical music, or using mindfulness breathing apps to help the brain switch from market mode to rest mode, improving the ability to fall asleep quickly.

5. Reassessing “Reliance on Market Fluctuation Emotions”

If sleep is completely affected by price fluctuations, it means that the investment proportion or emotional involvement has exceeded the bearable range. Readjusting positions and diversifying risks is necessary to prevent long-term erosion of mental health.

The fluctuation of coin prices was once just a normal daily occurrence in the market, but now it quietly affects the sleep, emotions, and life rhythms of millions of traders. Long-term sleep deprivation may reduce judgment and amplify emotional trading, leading to a vicious cycle of accumulated mistakes and increased losses. In this ever-active market, finding a balance between chasing profits and maintaining quality of life may become a mental and physical challenge that all crypto traders need to confront.

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