Don't be that trader who jumps into an asset after it's already rallied hard. When a stock—or frankly, any tradable asset—has already climbed 30% to 40% for the year, you're playing with fire.

You know the feeling. You see something pumping on your feed, everyone's talking about it, and FOMO kicks in. But here's the thing: catching that particular wave? That's a recipe for losing money, not making it.

The chart looks amazing. The momentum looks unstoppable. But you're entering late in a move that's already made most of its gains. Your entry point is worst-case, and one correction washes out your profit before lunch.

Smart money gets in early, not when the crowd finally notices. By the time a 30-40% move has already happened, you're essentially betting on another 30-40% just to break even on risk-adjusted returns. That math doesn't work.

If you're trading—whether stocks, crypto, or anything in between—discipline beats FOMO every single time. Set your levels, stick to your thesis, and skip the dangerous chase plays.