If there's any story that represents anxiety in the market cycle, it would be the story of Icarus…
The boy who flew too close to the sun, lost his wings, and drowned.
Unfortunately, many traders share this similar fate with their investments. They get too giddy and excited after experiencing euphoria.
They feel invincible so they get complacent and think their investments will go even higher. But that kind of recklessness always brings them right down to earth.
It Creeps In
Anxiety in the market cycles is the initial breakdown of euphoria. And no one can predict exactly when it creeps in.
It just happens. But it's usually predicated by real-time events. And for the traders that pay attention to the events unfolding, they see the writing's on the wall and act before things get worse.
So after all the euphoria, are you paying attention to what follows next? If you don't want to worry about margin calls or corrections, you should have things set in place to protect your account. It also helps not to live under a rock because anxiety gets in your face as well.
The Writing's On the Wall
Seven months ago, the coronavirus swept our planet with fear. And it filled every facet of life. Businesses shut down, major events canceled and COVID-19 infections were on the rise.
This naturally put the market cycle at a time of anxiety. The stock market set a record for its worst day since 1987.
Bitcoin also had its biggest drop from $7,500 to $3,800 in less than 24 hours.
But despite all that devastation some traders saw the writing on the wall, stuck to their lane and made their exits accordingly.
There are many ways to sidestep anxiety. Either:
- Have the benefit and luxury of inside trading
- Set stop-losses
- Take your planned and projected profits (avoid greed)
- Hold out for lower market cycles and "buy the dips"
Don't Panic
Anxiety is perfectly natural and there are just too many real world events that are out of your control but how you respond is what matters.
Remember, you are just one speck or cog in the universe. Just like Icarus, there was no way for him to defy the sun as there's no way for you to defy the events of the market.
But you can still maintain your plot path.
Be aware of where you are in space and time and pay attention to these events around you. Follow your trading strategies, maintain your path, and prepare.
Because the worst is still yet to come.
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