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[Trade Journal] Bitcoin 67K V-Shaped Recovery: Resisting FOMO and Setting a Trap

 Hello. I am Couch Cappy , striving to survive by sticking to my principles in the rough waves of the market. Today, Bitcoin plummeted to test the basement near 64.9K, and then showed massive volatility by bouncing back vertically (V-shape) above 67K with strong buying pressure. Someone might have chased the pump with euphoria looking at the massive green candle, but I chose a strategy of strictly observing today and setting a 'trap' at my desired levels. [ Controlling FOMO: Why I Gave Up Market Buying at 67K ] The most dangerous thing when a chart violently rebounds is the 'Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO)'. I also had the urge to execute a Long position at market price, but I coldly controlled it. The reason is simple. The macroeconomic trend on the daily timeframe is still in a corrective wave, and a complete reversal to an uptrend has not been confirmed. Above all, if I enter at market price near 67K, the clear defense line (stop loss at 64.8K) becomes too deep, severely ...
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[Trade Journal] Defense Line Breached, But Principles Won: Bitcoin 69.8K Long Position Stop Loss Review

 Hello. I am Couch Cappy, striving to survive by sticking to my principles in the rough waves of the market.

 Bitcoin failed to break through the massive resistance zone of 72K, and it was a day where the price plummeted downward due to a massive profit taking volume (sell bomb) from whales.

 Although I failed to predict the exact direction today, I am leaving a live trade review where my 'defense principles' to protect my account won perfectly.

[ Statistically Valid Entry, But Caught in a Bull Trap ]

 As shared in my previous trade journal, I entered a Long position at $69,800 and was holding it. At the time of entry, the 4 hour timeframe trend clearly pointed upwards.

 However, near the macroeconomic resistance line of 72K, a massive downward pressure completely chewed up the technical indicators, creating a 'Bull Trap'. My entry target was statistically valid, but I suffered a 'probabilistic defeat' failing to guess the direction due to extreme short term market volatility.

[ The Power of a Trailing Stop Loss Strategy: The Market Gives Profits, I Control Losses ]

My direction was wrong, but the damage to my account is extremely minimal, at only about -1.9% of my total trading equity. This is all thanks to the 'trailing stop loss strategy' I set up just yesterday.

If I had neglected my initial stop loss of $67,800 while the price broke through 71K amidst market euphoria, I would have taken a painful hit from today's downward wick. However, when I entered the profit zone, I immediately pulled my stop loss up to a slight loss zone of $69,250. In today's dump, this modified stop loss was triggered, preventing a total disaster.

[ Mandatory Action Guideline: 4 Hour Logout to Block Revenge Trading ]

The most dangerous moment for a crypto futures trader is right after a stop loss is hit. This is because the instinct to immediately recover the lost money, known as 'revenge trading', is triggered.

As soon as I confirmed I was stopped out, I immediately closed my crypto exchange app and trading terminals. I plan to physically step away from the charts for at least 4 hours to completely reset my mindset.

I have detailed my unique 'Risk Cap' strategy and mental management methods that allowed me to survive through mechanical stop losses even when my direction was wrong, in the post below. 

▶ https://couchcappy5.blogspot.com/2026/03/trading-strategy-ultimate-method-to.html

If you want to maintain your principles in the waves of the market and continue a statistical trading journey that doesn't lose, you are always welcome. 

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[Disclaimer] This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation or solicitation for any specific investment product. All investment responsibilities lie with the investor, and principal loss may occur depending on market conditions. Couch Cappy supports the safe and relaxed investments of our readers.

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