The most dangerous thing about sideways trading on weekends: it's not losing money, it's that you can't resist the itch to trade

Weekend market movements are the best at deceiving you—no rise, no fall, looks safe, but actually it's an "emotional trap." Gate.io is running the "Haven Plan," which basically is a reminder: don't make reckless moves.
First, let's talk about defensive positioning:
My principle is simple—be more conservative than usual.
Typically, stop-losses are set at 3%-5%, but on weekends, I tighten them to within 2% or avoid opening new positions altogether. Because of poor liquidity, a single spike can wipe you out.
Next, let's discuss techniques:
The most effective way to avoid being caught by a spike isn't prediction, but—avoiding getting filled.
What does that mean?
Don't use market orders, don't chase breakouts, try to use limit orders + set stop-losses in advance. If you're a bit slower, the market can't hurt you.
Finally, let's talk about anxiety.
Sideways trading is the most torturous. At this time, I do one very simple thing:
Turn off the candlestick chart, watch a movie.
You think you're watching for opportunities, but actually you're draining your judgment.
In one sentence:
Weekends are not the time to make money, but a contest of not losing money.
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