In the Moment
How it feels
You think you understand the market before reading the rules.
Slow down: Translate the contract into plain English and write what does not count.
Warning Signs
What to watch for
- The title feels obvious.
- You have not read the resolution source.
- People are arguing about the event instead of the wording.
- The market is emotionally loaded.
Where It Appears
Common territory
Breaking news, emotional events, celebrity stories, politics, court outcomes, and disaster markets.
Historical example: Titan Resolution Clause
Clinic Connection
Related Contract Clinic step
Exact contract wording
Use this trap as a diagnostic layer while filling the worksheet. The trap tells you which part of the market deserves slower inspection.
Open Contract ClinicDefensive Rule
Copy this rule
Do not trade the headline until the exact YES condition and the exact NO condition are written separately.
No-Play Trigger
When to pass
If the title sounds obvious but the resolution language has not been read, do not play.
Connected Product Loop
This trap links back into prompts, resources, Second Stake, and autopsies so it becomes part of the system instead of a loose definition.