15 Common Mistakes in Crypto Trading (And How to Avoid Them)
1. Buying the Top
Entering a trade out of FOMO when the price is already high.
Tip: Be patient and wait for confirmation.
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2. No Stop-Loss
Believing "the market will come back" and holding losers.
Tip: Always use a stop-loss to protect your capital.
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3. Overtrading
Taking too many trades without a plan.
Tip: Focus on quality, not quantity.
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4. Ignoring Risk Management
Putting too much capital in a single trade.
Tip: Never risk more than 1–2% of your account per trade.
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5. Chasing Green Candles
Jumping into pumps too late.
Tip: Enter before the hype, not after.
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6. Not Having a Trading Plan
Trading based on emotions, not a strategy.
Tip: Stick to a clear plan with entry, stop, and targets.
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7. Revenge Trading
Trying to win back losses emotionally.
Tip: Take a break after a loss, don’t rush back.
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8. Ignoring Market Structure
Trading without understanding trends, support/resistance.
Tip: Learn basic technical analysis.
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9. Overconfidence After Winning
Increasing size blindly after a win.
Tip: Stay disciplined even after profits.
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10. Copying Without Understanding
Blindly copying others’ trades.
Tip: Understand the logic behind signals.
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11. Falling for Scams & Shills
Investing in hype coins without research.
Tip: DYOR (Do Your Own Research).
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12. Neglecting News and Events
Ignoring CPI, FOMC, unlocks, etc.
Tip: Stay updated with major market events.
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13. No Journal or Tracking
Not learning from your trades.
Tip: Keep a trading journal.
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14. Trading 24/7 Without Rest
Burning out from over-monitoring the charts.
Tip: Take breaks, protect your mental health.
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15. Entering Late and Exiting Early
Getting trapped at bad prices.
Tip: Learn proper entry zones and exit strategies.
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Stay disciplined. Trade smart. Learn always.
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