I still remember one of my first “big wins” in crypto and how close I was to losing it all right after.
It didn’t start with a crazy setup or inside info. It started during a boring, sideways market where most people had already left. Volume was low, timelines were quiet, and that’s exactly why I paid attention. I noticed a small narrative forming, real builders shipping updates, and price holding steady while the market was weak.
I entered small. Almost uncomfortably small.
The trade worked. Price moved up slowly, then faster. My portfolio doubled then tripled. That’s when the real test came. I wanted more. Everyone does. Instead, I sold part of the position. Not because I was bearish but because I respected the process.
Later, the market pulled back hard. People panicked. I didn’t. I already secured profits, and I re-entered calmly when fear peaked. That single decision mattered more than the entry itself.
Here’s what that trade taught me:
🔥 Patience beats prediction. You don’t need to catch the bottom, just avoid chasing the top.
🔥 Position size is everything. If you’re stressed, you’re oversized.
🔥 Profit-taking isn’t weakness. It’s how you survive long enough to compound.
🔥 Markets reward calm minds. Emotional trading feels exciting, but it’s rarely profitable.
The biggest mistake I see new traders make is thinking success comes from one perfect trade. It doesn’t. It comes from showing up consistently, protecting capital, and learning when not to trade.
Crypto will always be volatile. That’s the opportunity and the trap.
The ones who last aren’t the loudest.
They’re the ones who respect risk, trust their process, and let time do the heavy lifting.
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