When the funding rate hits an extreme, my first reaction isn't "buy in," but rather to reduce my position a bit... Frankly, at such times, the market is forcing you to choose a side, but most people are actually just paying tuition for volatility. Doing the opposite side of the trade may seem very attractive, but once the trend continues unilaterally, if you can't hold on, you'll be used as fuel. My own approach leans more towards "hiding": I prefer to earn a little less than to prove myself smarter during the hottest emotional moments.

Why can I stay calmer? A small habit: every time I want to add to my position, I first leave the screen and pour a glass of water. When I come back, I only allow myself to do two things—either reduce my position or place a very small test order, no chasing. The recent airdrop season is also about the same; task platforms with anti-witching and point systems make farming feel like clocking in at work, so I don't want to move recklessly in the "being pushed by rules" rhythm. Anyway, surviving until the noise diminishes makes the opportunities more like real opportunities.