The decline of $ASTER has caused many people to reflect deeply. The desire to open an exchange has disappeared, which is probably the most honest portrayal.

Looking back, why did I hold a heavy position in the first place? Simply put, it was FOMO (Fear of Missing Out):

**Information Bombardment Stage**: A top exchange executive appeared multiple times, KOLs flaunted their profits, project teams promised buybacks, and market rumors suggested it was the next BNB... All of these factors stacked together made it very difficult to stay rational.

**Psychological Trap**: Seeing others make money, seeing official endorsements, and hearing various positive news, increasing the position became an "inevitable choice" rather than a choice. Expectations were infinitely raised — and this is how deep the final disappointment can be.

Looking back, this time being caught is probably the most straightforward lesson of FOMO. It’s not that the project has no prospects, but that the psychological account is flawed. In the crypto market, the cost of chasing highs is often much heavier than imagined.