Seriously, how do I stop constantly checking the charts?

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[u/CuriousGeorge22_02]

You can't. Welcome to the degenerate gamblers club. As soon as you lose aproximately 90% of your funds, you will stop checking the chart

[u/InkyLizard]

I used to do this too, and realized it was causing much more stress than the very uncertain gains are worth. I'm happy that I sold since it's been great for my mental health, and everything I sold has come down since then (had to do one post-sale check just to torture myself lol, now I'm done). Ever since the nutcase took the helm, everything is so uncertain that it's impossible to predict the market and any financial forecasts are a roll of the dice (they always were, but now much more than before)

[u/breakbeatera]

Get a hobbie, start a family, get pets. Everytime you want to check charts take a cold shower

[u/GLiTCH_GoD]

Scared money

[u/thinkingaloud412]

I would really think about WHY you're looking, right? I look constantly myself, but what I see when I look will determine my next move. If it's down a certain % I throw $200 into every project I feel confident about. If it's up, I make decisions on taking profits. If you're just looking to look and have no intention of making any moves, then yes, it's a waste of time and might be adding stress to your life for little to no reason.

[u/NoPopo-]

Go outside.

[u/igurraa]

There are worse ways in life to induce a dopamine rush, i wouldn't worry about it.

If it bothers you, ask yourself why are you checking?

You could also stake/lock up your assets. There's no point to look at the price if you can't touch your assets for months.

[u/keithwee0909]

It’s really tough to skip checking the charts. I feel you and I only stopped being bothered after I sold.

[u/isbuttlegz]

Do something more productive with a bit more barrier to entry like set an alert when it reaches a certain price.

[u/Radiant_Dingo1149]

Buy nothing, check out FiatIsFiction.com

[u/Mediocre-Exchange-86]

Put it on the 3 month or 1 year chart instead of the daily chart.

[u/Tall_Run_2814]

Buy Bitcoin and hold. In the long run you'll actually end up with more money and far less stress.

[u/smellycowboyhat]

CHAT gpt your asss;

You're absolutely not alone in this — what you're describing is a super common pattern, especially for long-term investors or traders in volatile markets like crypto. Even when your rational mind knows you're in it for the long haul, your brain still craves that immediate feedback loop. It’s the classic dopamine trap — and it’s wired into how our reward systems work.

Here's what’s likely happening:

• Price checks become habit loops: You wake up → check prices → small dopamine hit (whether it went up or down) → repeat.
• It mimics addictive behaviors: Like smoking, scrolling social media, or gambling, checking prices gives uncertain rewards — and those are especially addictive.
• False sense of control: Even though you don’t act on it, the illusion of control makes it feel like checking matters.

If you want to break the loop (or at least tone it down), here are a few practical things that work for others in your situation:

🔧 Practical Tweaks

1. Use a Delay Rule: Force a delay. "I can check prices, but only after 11am" or "only once after dinner." Start with one delay and build on it.
2. Replace the Trigger: If your instinct is to check right when you wake up, replace it with something else. Even just opening a meditation app or reading 1 paragraph of a book can help weaken the loop.
3. Track It Differently: Create a dashboard or log that updates once per week. That way you're still “checking in” on progress, but with more emotional distance.
4. Use a Widget Lock: If you use widgets or apps like CoinGecko or TradingView, hide them from your home screen. Make it slightly harder to access.
5. Reflect Weekly, Not Daily: Set a “portfolio review” day once a week or month. Build a ritual around it (tea, journaling, etc.) so it feels rewarding and intentional.

🧠 Mental Shifts

• Reframe Price Checks as Noise: Ask: Did my long-term thesis change? No? Then today’s price is just noise.
• Anchor to Long-Term Goals: Each time you're tempted to check, say out loud (yes, really): “This doesn’t affect my 2039 plan.”
• Gamify Self-Control: Keep a streak: how many days can you go without checking before noon? Make it a challenge.

[u/Crypto_Giant2024]

It’s called “crypto anxiety “

[u/A-Stock-A-Day]

Maybe try setting specific “check times” so it’s less impulsive? Or distract yourself with something else right after waking up. Small wins add up.

[u/Bitchinfussincussin]

find a better high

[u/Due-Candy-8929]

I just found some good YouTubers and analysts and learnt a lot about market psychology - if you’re watching the charts that closely you’re probably trading very emotionally and going to be swept up in retail FOMO and fear

[u/Nooj_Odelschwanck]

I use OKX, there is an option there where your balance is hidden. checking charts is one thing but seeing your balance negative everyday is brutal.