After spending a full decade trading in the crypto market—through epic bull runs, devastating crashes, and every trap imaginable—I’ve come to realize one harsh truth: this game isn’t built for retail traders to win.
Exchanges aren’t just middlemen. They’re players. They use tactics like wash trading, spoofed order books, and sudden drops in liquidity to keep us on the losing side. These aren’t rare glitches—they’re part of the system.
Over the years, I’ve seen the same patterns again and again:
Pump-and-dump schemes aren’t random—they’re often orchestrated by whales and even exchanges. Retail traders like us are left holding worthless bags.
Liquidity always disappears when you need it most. Your stop-loss hits, and just seconds later, the price reverses.
The more you trade, the more you bleed. Fees, slippage, and emotional decisions slowly drain your account.
The stats say it all: over 90% of retail traders end up losing money. Why? Because the system is designed that way. Your losses, your fees, your desperation—they’re all revenue streams for the exchanges.
My honest advice after 10 years? Don’t play their game.
If you’re still going to trade, do it with your eyes wide open. Assume manipulation is always in play. This is a casino where the house always wins.
The only real edge? Knowing when to step away.
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