I’ve made just about every crypto mistake in the book—some cost me money, others cost me time. If you’re just starting out or stuck in a loop of losses, this post will save you months of trial and error.
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1. I Chased Every Pump
I used to FOMO into every coin that was “about to explode.” I bought tops. I sold bottoms.
Lesson: If it’s trending on Twitter, it’s probably too late. Enter with logic, not hype.
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2. I Didn’t Research Projects
I threw money at random coins without understanding the fundamentals.
Now I ask:
• What problem is this project solving?
• Is the team legit?
• Does it have long-term use?
DYOR isn’t just a buzzword—it’s survival.
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3. I Ignored Risk Management
I once put 70% of my portfolio into one coin. It crashed.
Rule I follow now:
Never risk more than 1–3% of your capital on a single trade.
Diversify. Use stop-losses. Protect your downside.
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4. I Overtraded to Feel Productive
I thought the more I traded, the more I’d earn.
Reality? I just paid more fees and made more emotional decisions.
Now I trade less—but smarter.
Quality > Quantity.
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5. I Didn’t Have a Plan
I used to buy without a goal.
• No entry strategy
• No take profit
• No exit signal
Now? I treat every trade like a business move.
If it doesn’t fit my strategy, I skip it.
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6. I Held Through Red Flags
Projects rug pulled, devs disappeared, tokenomics collapsed—and I still held.
Lesson: Hope is not a strategy.
When things break down, exit with discipline.
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7. I Let Emotions Drive Everything
Greed made me over-leverage. Fear made me sell early.
Now I pause before making any decision.
I’ve learned to trust my strategy, not my feelings.
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Final Thought:
Mistakes are inevitable—but repeating them isn’t.
Take these seven lessons and use them as a guide.
Your future portfolio will thank you.
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