"Why most of the traders lose money in crypto: A few big reasons"
Lack of Strategy:
Many people jump into crypto without a real trading plan. They just buy because of hype or fear of missing out (FOMO).
Emotions Over Logic:
Fear and greed control a lot of crypto traders. They panic sell when prices crash and FOMO buy when prices pump — usually the worst times to do either.
High Volatility:
Crypto is extremely volatile. Prices can swing wildly in minutes. Without risk management (like stop-loss orders), even a good trade can turn into a big loss fast.
Over-Leverage:
Platforms let you borrow (leverage) a lot of money to trade. If you're wrong by even a little bit, you can lose your whole investment — and more.
No Risk Management:
Beginners often bet too much on one trade instead of diversifying or setting safe stop-losses.
Following the Crowd:
Many lose because they follow random advice on Twitter, TikTok, or YouTube instead of doing their own research (DYOR).
Scams and Rug Pulls:
Crypto has a lot of fake projects and scams. Many lose money investing in tokens that disappear overnight.
Unrealistic Expectations:
Some expect to turn $100 into $1 million overnight. When that doesn’t happen, they take reckless risks.