Watching new investors chase the $ASTER rally and then get trapped at the top is honestly pretty frustrating. Losses are essentially tuition fees for improving your understanding—no one can escape this.

The unlock scheduled for the 15th has been known for a while, so it’s normal for the market to price in expectations ahead of time. My strategy is simple: buy in batches when it dips, without expecting to catch the absolute bottom, and just plan to hold on. After all, long-term conviction isn’t just talk—everyone who eventually profits has endured the pain of being shaken out.

There’s always market noise, with people constantly shouting bearish or bullish takes. But I focus more on the fundamentals of $ASTER—the project is still in its early stages, and these current price swings are just a redistribution of holdings. Only those who truly understand can hold onto their positions through the panic.

Don’t panic, don’t run. Time will provide the answer.