Der Schwarm bist du (die 30%-These)
Sep 5, 2026 ยท 13m
Topics discussed
Introduction: The rise of retail traders in US markets
Who is on the other side? Retail volume statistics
How the swarm changes market dynamics and price action
Trap 1: The untested dip-buying reflex
Trap 2: Momentum exceeding position tolerance
Trap 3: Selling premium against a leveraged swarm
Trap 4: Market mechanics vs. fundamental analysis
Opportunity 1: Selling what the swarm wants (Volatility)
Opportunity 2: Treating expiration days as calendar events
Opportunity 3: Patience as an edge over speed
Opportunity 4: Trading structure, time, and probability
Rule 1: Find a reason beyond the chart
Rule 2: Position size inversely to popularity
Rule 3: Time fencing to avoid turbulent hours
Actionable exercise: Analyze your last 10 trades
Conclusion and call to action
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