I don’t regret the result—I regret that I clearly saw the order book was as thin as paper, yet I still insisted on chasing in all at once. The trade I originally wanted was “close quickly so I don’t miss out,” but the slippage immediately lifted my cost by another notch. Then, after panicking and trying to remedy it in two rounds, it somehow only made things worse and worse. When I look back, it really comes down to three things: if there isn’t enough depth, don’t rush in with market orders—if you really want to buy, split it into smaller orders and place them gradually. Don’t let your pace be dictated by your emotions; first, give yourself time to retreat. And also, don’t get antsy those few minutes when liquidity is at its worst. Recently, I’ve been seeing that kind of “chain gaming” prosperity manufactured by inflation plus studio activity—once the coin price turns, it spirals downward, which drives the point home even more: don’t put your faith in “someone will come to catch the bag.” Keep your position smaller, keep the keys in your own hands, and sleep easy.