Last night's market movement was exactly the same as the previous two days. The most ironic thing is, I knew this was a trap, but I still fell into it.

Watching the price build a top with my own eyes, but I couldn't bring myself to sell. As a result, I reversed and threw another 50 ETH in, pushing the average price up to 2950. Now, my position is like a volcano crater, ready to erupt at any moment.

This is not investing; it's gambling with my life.

But it is precisely in these moments of helplessness that I truly understand one thing: the other position I still hold—stablecoins—actually became the reason I can stay clear-headed.

**Reflecting on where this loss went wrong:**

First, emotion overpowered reason. With the same chart pattern, we always hope this time will be different. In reality, the market only has logic, no compassion.

Second, the cost basis became a psychological shackle. Adding positions to recover losses, greed for profits—these factors enslave decision-making.

Third, putting all my assets into a single asset. When prices rise, it feels great; when they fall, it’s like free fall.

**Why I still dare to write this now:**

Crypto market volatility is normal, but smart traders use stablecoins to hedge. Not to predict the market, but to maintain composure during extreme fluctuations.

When ETH charts make you want to smash the screen, the existence of stablecoins is like an ice pack on your heart—it allows you to analyze calmly instead of being driven by emotions.