3 Costly Mistakes to Avoid in a Market Crash šØš
The market is tanking, emotions are high, and panic is everywhere. But the worst thing you can do? Fall into the same traps that wreck traders every cycle. If you want to surviveāand even thriveāavoid these three critical mistakes:
1ļøā£ Panic Selling at Rock Bottom š±š
You held through the highs, but now that prices are down 20%+, you're rushing to sell? Thatās how retail traders lose big. History proves that panic sellers often regret it:
Bitcoin: Dropped to $3,100 in 2018āthen hit $69K in 2021.
Ethereum: Crashed to $80 before soaring past $4K.
Solana: Tanked to $8 post-FTX, then skyrocketed 1,000%.
š Smart investors buy fear, not sell into it. Donāt be exit liquidity.
2ļøā£ Going All-In on the Dip Too Early šÆš°
Yes, discounts are greatābut who said this is the final dip? What if BTC drops another 15%? What if your favorite altcoin never recovers? Instead of going all-in too soon:
ā Use laddered entries (small buys at different price levels).
ā Keep cash reserves for deeper dips.
ā Focus on high-conviction assets like BTC, ETH, and XRPānot hype coins.
3ļøā£ Blindly Holding Forever š¤”š
āHODL foreverā sounds coolāuntil a project dies. Not every coin will return to its all-time high. Just ask LUNA, Voyager, or Celsius holders. Instead of blind loyalty:
ā Take profits during bull runs.
ā Rotate into stronger assets when narratives shift.
ā If a coin breaks long-term support, rethink your position.
š„ The Bottom Line?
Market crashes arenāt the endātheyāre opportunities for those who stay strategic. Donāt be another casualty of emotional trading. Stay patient, stay smart, and make moves that future you will thank you for.
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