Yesterday, I ruthlessly liquidated all my SOL at the 126U level, just thinking about waiting for a proper correction opportunity. I figured it would need to drop below 115 before I’d consider re-entering. But what happened? I didn’t sleep well all night; the market only dipped to around 123 at the lowest point, then started climbing again.

From the high of 140, I took a swing trade and made nearly a thousand dollars in small profits, but the problem is that my account is now completely empty. Watching the price refuse to continue falling and instead steadily move upward, that feeling of “missing out” is actually more painful than losing directly — I have no position, yet I have to watch the opportunity slip away right in front of me.

I think you’ve probably experienced this feeling too: fearing it will keep dropping (fear of missing out while being in cash), and fearing it will surge all the way up (fear of missing the chance to get in). That kind of anxiety is definitely one of the most torturous parts of trading.

After calming down and reflecting, I realized the problem isn’t really the market itself, but rather a flaw in my strategy design — I only prepared “attack chips,” completely neglecting to leave a buffer zone that could keep my mindset steady regardless of whether prices go up or down.

At this point, a key realization emerged: when waiting for an uncertain bottom, what is your capital doing? Is it “sleeping”?

So now I’ve changed my approach — in my capital allocation, I’ve started to reserve an important portion for stablecoins (like those decentralized stable assets). This isn’t about giving up on opportunities, but about giving myself a “safety anchor.” When you’re waiting for SOL or other assets to correct, parking your funds in stablecoins means you’re never truly out of the market: your funds remain active within the crypto ecosystem, away from volatility risks, yet still retain the agility for quick conversions. Your anxiety will also decrease significantly because your funds aren’t just “waiting around,” but are accumulating at a stable base.