2026-01-12 05:22:54

When market news hits, pause for five minutes before you react. Seriously.

Take that time to verify what you're seeing. Then ask yourself the harder question: Who actually profits if you panic or get emotional right now? Who wins if you make a rushed decision?

Think about the incentives. Someone's always trying to move the market, shake weak hands, or trigger FOMO—understanding this keeps you from being that person they're targeting.

A few minutes of breathing and thinking can save you from decisions you'll regret when the dust settles.

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PumpingCroissant

· 01-15 04:35

That's right, I just couldn't hold back and rushed in, getting caught twice. Now I've learned to take deep breaths.

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FudVaccinator

· 01-14 15:38

Listen, this is why I really dislike those who scream at the slightest disturbance... Deep breathing has truly saved me countless times.

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SatoshiLeftOnRead

· 01-14 00:42

Those five minutes of deep breathing can really save your life. Just check your wallet and you'll see.

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NftRegretMachine

· 01-12 05:52

That's true, but I've already been shaken out before. Reading this article now feels a bit heart-wrenching haha

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potentially_notable

· 01-12 05:52

That's right, but the hard part is those five minutes... Every time the market moves, all I can think about is FOMO, and I can't remember to stop and think.

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SlowLearnerWang

· 01-12 05:49

Here we go again, this kind of "pause for five minutes and think" advice... I knew it. Every time, I only realize afterward who is harvesting the gains. It really feels a bit powerless.

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MetadataExplorer

· 01-12 05:47

Five-minute calmness has really saved me many times. Now, when I see a plunge, I instinctively take a deep breath.

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CryptoTherapist

· 01-12 05:45

ngl this 5-minute rule is literally just portfolio therapy in disguise. your nervous system's already flooded with cortisol before you even read the headline properly

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ChainDoctor

· 01-12 05:43

That's right, it's because I didn't hold for these 5 minutes. Last time, I went all-in on a zero coin and now I still regret it.

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MysteryBoxBuster

· 01-12 05:24

Well said, but honestly, can a few minutes really calm you down? I haven't tried it myself.

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