Lesson Learned: Not respecting the chop on $BTC

I've been in crypto long enough to know better, but the last couple of months saw me get chopped up pretty bad on $BTC, particularly around the $60k-$70k range. My mistake was trying to constantly trade every swing, both long and short, in what was clearly a consolidative, high-volatility environment. Instead of waiting for a clear break or rejection of a major level, I was essentially chasing price action within a well-defined range, getting squeezed on both sides. The fees alone were significant, not to mention the emotional drain. Should have just sat on my hands or allocated a smaller, scalp-only position, rather than trying to size into every perceived pivot. It's a classic case of overtrading out of boredom and conviction that 'this time' it'll break, when the market was screaming 'no, it won't.' Respect the chop, people. Don't be me.