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Buy High Sell Low

strategy
meme

A losing pattern of buying after prices have already risen and selling after they fall, often due to emotion.

1
strategy

"Buy high, sell low" describes the counterproductive pattern of entering after hype and exiting during fear. It usually reflects emotional decision-making rather than a planned strategy.

2
behavior

Common causes include FOMO, herd behavior, leverage pressure, recency bias, and anchoring to a previous high. The phrase is often used as a meme, but it highlights a real risk in volatile markets.

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