The Psychology of Market Cycles: Why Your Brain Might Be Your Worst Trading Partner
“Markets are moved by emotions, not just charts.”
Ever bought a coin just because everyone else was? Or panic-sold after a big drop?
You're not alone — and your brain might be to blame.
Let’s break it down:
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Uptrend = Dopamine Rush
When prices pump, so does dopamine. That feel-good brain chemical rewards us for “winning” — and makes us chase more.
That’s how FOMO works: a biological feedback loop amplified by X, Reddit, and meme coin hype like TRUMP or MELANIA.
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Downtrend = Fight or Flight
Enter the amygdala — the fear center of the brain.
It kicks in during market crashes, triggering instinctive panic selling. Add in loss aversion and cognitive dissonance, and suddenly we’re making all the wrong moves, fast.
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You’re Wired for Herd Behavior
Ever feel like buying because others are buying? Mirror neurons are real — and they love to copy the crowd.
Crypto Twitter knows it. Meme culture thrives on it.
TRUMP coin’s rally wasn’t just political... it was neurological.
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Know your mind. Master the cycle.
Understanding these patterns won’t make you immune — but it can help you pause before that next impulsive buy or sell.
What’s the most irrational trade you’ve made — and what emotion drove it?
Drop your story below. Let’s talk market psychology.
