Lesson Learned: The Cost of Chasing a Reversal

Back in 2021, watching $TSLA just run, I decided I was smarter than the market and tried to short what I perceived as an overextended move. Instead of respecting the trend, I fought it, adding to my short position on every dip that didn't materialize into a full reversal. The market proved my conviction very expensive, highlighting the fundamental error of trading against momentum without clear confirmation, especially in high-volatility assets.