2026-01-21 07:22:59

FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) can ruin your trading account. Too many people spend all day regretting missed opportunities, not realizing that this only leads to worse decisions.

The crypto world and the stock market are the same — opportunities are truly everywhere every day. Instead of obsessing over why you didn't buy Bitcoin or at $1, look at what new trends are emerging today and tomorrow.

Here are 5 principles to help you break free from the FOMO spell:

**Principle 1: Let Go of the Past**

Constantly regretting missed opportunities only interferes with your judgment. The market is never short of new opportunities; the key is to focus on current trend directions. The "what if" of the past cannot change the present, so focus is essential.

No matter what you missed before, the important thing is what you do starting today. Every new cycle, new coin, and new market is a fresh opportunity to start over.

Put your energy into controllable things, rather than imagined regrets.

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RetailTherapist

· 13h ago

Honestly, FOMO really is an account killer. I've fallen for it myself... Regretting missing out all day, but entering the market even worse.

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LiquidatedThrice

· 13h ago

To be honest, I am the opposite example of FOMO. After being liquidated three times, I realized how toxic this thing is. Regret is just an account killer. Instead of complaining every day, it's better to focus on the next wave. The past coins are gone forever.

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RektCoaster

· 13h ago

That's right, those who were thinking about buying Bitcoin at $1 every day have already been liquidated... Those still hesitating haven't made any money.

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InscriptionGriller

· 13h ago

Well said, brother. FOMO is just a harvest machine for retail investors. Many people regret missing the early Bitcoin and end up missing out on subsequent opportunities as well. They think every day, "Why didn't I get in?" and then when a new opportunity arises, they start blindly selling. By the time they realize it, their accounts have already fallen into a death spiral.

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BlockchainFries

· 13h ago

That's right. I was previously overwhelmed by FOMO, constantly thinking about the missed Bitcoin... Only later did I realize that this mindset is a suicidal trading approach. Now I focus solely on the opportunities in front of me.

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