2025-12-11 10:21:37

Got a wild story about my trading bot during the FOMC chaos.

So here's what went down before the announcement: my automated system completely lost its mind. Bug triggered a loop that kept stacking orders non-stop. Watched my ~$200 account get force-fed into maximum position size. Heart-in-throat moment.

Plot twist? The glitch accidentally nailed the direction. That overlevered mess somehow rode the volatility wave and ballooned to $500. Pure dumb luck.

The FOMC aftermath hit different though. Once Powell started talking, realized I needed to pull the plug on automation for a bit. Market whipsaw during rate decision windows is brutal for bots—they can't read the room like humans do.

Lesson learned: sometimes your worst technical failure becomes your best trade. But don't mistake luck for skill. Already tweaking the code to add circuit breakers before the next major event.

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AirdropSweaterFan

· 12-14 07:41

Whoa, this bug surprisingly made money haha --- I've also experienced a bot going out of control, it's exhausting --- It was a false alarm, we still need to strengthen risk control, brother --- Make a $500 profit? That's incredible luck, haha --- As soon as Powell starts speaking, I immediately stop the bot, I really can't trust its judgment --- You're right, don't mistake luck for skill, that's the easiest way to crash --- My system also went into a dead loop once before, and since then I haven't dared to turn on automation --- Adding circuit breakers is indeed important, next time luck might not be on our side

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BlockchainGriller

· 12-11 10:51

Ha, if this bug can make money, I have to erect a monument for it --- That FOMC wave was really a minefield for automated trading --- Double returns rely on luck, next time it should blow up --- Adding circuit breaker mechanisms to the code, did I learn smart this time? --- Artificial intelligence is not as good as human intelligence, hilarious --- My bot also went through this, directly losing everything and being wiped out --- Ran out of luck and kept playing, gg --- As soon as Powell speaks, robots really lose their jobs

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DuskSurfer

· 12-11 10:51

Haha, this luck is incredible. The bug actually helped you copy everything down. --- Damn, the feeling of correctly guessing the direction is great, but don't take it as a skill. --- Once Powell starts speaking, he has to manually take control. Bots are just pawns; the real reading of the market still depends on people. --- $200 to $500, why hasn't this been included in your trading manual yet? --- Next time, adding a circuit breaker is really necessary. Not many bots survived that Bitcoin swing. --- I've also encountered similar ghost stories. Automation loopholes can sometimes save you, but more often they just trap you. --- Pure luck, don’t let this stroke of luck fool you.

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CoinBasedThinking

· 12-11 10:48

Ha, I've also encountered similar ghost stories. Making money from code bugs is really hard to resist. --- That's why I don't fully trust automated trading. For major events like the FOMC, I prefer to do everything manually. Bots really can't understand the market. --- Money earned by luck is the easiest to lose back. You adding a circuit breaker is the right move. --- $200 to $500? That's intense. If the Fed decision happens again, it could directly wipe everything out. --- My idea is completely the opposite. Powell's speeches are actually the easiest time for bots to mess up. --- Honestly, I've encountered situations like this a few times. Every time, I was scared out of my mind. After reviewing the code, I found all low-level bugs. --- Circuit breaker is a must, or next time, it might go straight from $500 back to $0.

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VitaliksTwin

· 12-11 10:39

Haha, what luck! The bug actually saved your life? My bot had already closed out in a suicidal manner during the FOMC wave.

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POAPlectionist

· 12-11 10:34

Damn, your luck is incredible. You can even use bugs to buy the dip?

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OfflineNewbie

· 12-11 10:23

Haha, wow, this is why my bot also often surprises me... Money earned by luck will eventually be returned to the market, your story is so true. Wait, $200 directly exploded to $500? I also want that kind of luck, but I know I will definitely be the one to get liquidated. As soon as Powell speaks, the bot should be muted, otherwise it's just asking for death.

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