Sometimes you only need to look at yourself to get an idea of what's happening with price action. The truth is most people here think and act like you.
Do you think that was a short squeeze because you closed in panic? It probably was. Did you buy right back out of panic? So did others.
Don't over think things. The trend is usually your friend. Appeal to masses is strong. You're either a gambler or a speculator, the two are not the same.
If you start to think you're "different" or "smarter" than the rest, you're going to get burned. Computers will always out perform you. They are faster and act without emotion.
It is better to get in late and exit early. Do not try and time the market. A piece of the pie is all you need, just get it consistently.
There are four outcomes to each trade: Small loss, big loss, small win, big win; you only need to eliminate one of these to be successful. Can you guess which one?
People on crypto twitter do not care if you win or lose. They are lagging indicators, and at best, lucky, and at worst, manipulators.
Do not confuse good data with good personality, the former will make you money, and the latter will distract you from true intentions.
If you truly are better than the rest, then you already know this to be true.
Goodluck.