Anyone who has really lost money in crypto knows this: money made through luck is often lost again through wishful thinking.
Over the years, I’ve fallen into plenty of traps myself, and gradually summed up 8 lessons that I still follow today.
First, check the direction early in the day. $GLMR
Before the market opens, look at the trend and trading volume. Don’t let a sharp rise or fall over a few minutes sweep you along. If prices suddenly plunge, look for opportunities; if they suddenly surge, first think about how to lock in profits.
Second, don’t chase a sudden surge.
It’s okay to miss the first wave. Wait for a pullback and confirmation before entering. And don’t panic during a steep drop—building a position in stages matters more than trying to catch the bottom on impulse.
Third, don’t panic-sell on a small dip, and don’t overtrade in a sideways market.
Many losses aren’t caused by getting the direction wrong, but by acting too quickly. When there’s no clear market movement, frequent trading just means handing your money over in fees.
Fourth, plan your trades in advance.
Decide where you’ll enter and exit before opening a position. Don’t change your mind on the fly every time the price moves.
Fifth, trade in the direction of the trend. $BNB
Look for entry points on pullbacks and protect your profits on rallies. Follow the trend when it’s rising, and step aside promptly when it weakens. Don’t risk your principal just to spite the market.
Sixth, stay calm when others are going wild, and don’t lose your head when others panic.
When emotions are running hottest, it’s easiest to act impulsively. When the market is most chaotic, patience is put to the test.
Seventh, learn to wait during consolidation.
If there’s no clear direction, trade less. Wait for price action and the trend to give you a real signal, then focus your efforts.
Eighth, after a long period of sideways trading, be especially ready to take profits when trading volume suddenly surges and prices rise.
Don’t keep hoping to capture every last bit of the move. Profits only become yours once they’re safely in your pocket.
The hardest part of crypto has never been learning a few indicators—it’s keeping yourself in check.
Don’t chase rallies, don’t panic, don’t buy recklessly, and don’t get overconfident after one or two wins.
Stick to your rules, and your account has a chance to grow steadily over time. #Igloo关停Abstract区块链聚焦PENGU