Ever notice how most traders end up doing exactly the same thing? When panic selling hits, everyone's hammering the sell button together. Then the moment prices bounce, suddenly it's FOMO buying season and everyone's chasing the rally at the top.

Here's the thing—if you're following the crowd, you're already late to the move. The herd sells near the lows and buys near the highs. That's how you lock in losses and chase pumps.

Where's the edge if you're always doing what everyone else is doing? The real money comes from stepping aside when others are emotional, spotting opportunities when the crowd's panicking, and having the discipline to sit tight when hype is everywhere.

Tradition has it backwards. You profit by being contrarian to the crowd's emotional decisions, not by confirming them.