Scrolling through crypto group chats, the screen is full of people shouting "pump," but honestly, most of them are "Schrödinger's investors"—looking passionate on the surface, but actually pretty indifferent in their actions.

The other day someone pushed a certain coin hard, and I took a look too, but ultimately didn't make a move. I made excuses about getting the information too late, but deep down I knew the truth—I can't compete with professionals, and participation just means losing money. I don't have enough capital to keep filling holes, so rather than regret it later, I'd rather just skip it from the start.

FOMO sentiment is everywhere, but the key is being honest about your own level. Don't let anxiety hijack you, and don't blindly follow the crowd. Sometimes the smartest move is just to hit pause, focus on researching fundamentals, and keep your mind at ease. If you feel you're not ready yet, then wait a bit longer. There's nothing shameful about that.