Recognising FOMO
- Chasing candles after a big move
- Jumping in without a setup because "everyone is talking about it"
- Doubling up after a missed move
Overtrading
Overtrading is placing trades outside your plan or in poor conditions. It multiplies costs, drains focus and pushes emotion to the surface.
Anti-FOMO Rules
- One or two markets, not twenty
- One or two setups, not everything
- Fixed max trades per day
- Walk away for 30 minutes after a chased trade
Reframing "Missed" Moves
The market prints thousands of setups every year. You never miss the last opportunity — only the current one.
Key Takeaways
- FOMO is fixable with hard rules.
- Fewer trades, better trades.
- The market rewards patience, not activity.