Why 99% Lose in Crypto… and How Science Can Put YOU in the 1%
Lets break it down in details
1. Forget the profit talk for a sec.
Your brain's real goal? Status.
A 2025 study revealed most Gen Z traders care more about social clout than actual returns.
And that need for recognition is killing your edge.
2. So how do you escape the clout trap?
- Trade for yourself, not for clout.
- Never post a PnL before you exit.
- And if you feel that itch to tweet about a trade... maybe don't make the trade.
3. Worse yet, that 'winning' feeling is actually a trap.
Your brain processes it like a gambling addiction.
A major 2025 study confirmed it: the same dopamine rush, the same risky behavior.
4. To fight impulse:
- Set a timer. Don't trade all day.
- Wait 5 minutes before buying anything.
- Write down why you're entering each trade.
5. It's not about following the crowd, it's about becoming it.
Recent research confirms this: many traders mimic others not out of strategy, but pure social pressure.
The desire to belong routinely overpowers smart, independent decision-making.
6. Here’s how to stop being part of the crowd:
- If everyone’s buying, that’s your cue to question, not follow.
- Before you enter, think: who’s on the other side of this trade?
- Do your own research.
7. Let's talk about your mood.
A 2025 study showed your emotional state directly predicts your PnL more than anything else.
You weren't outplayed. You were off your game.
8. Your real edge isn't a strategy, it's a state of mind.
- If you're tired, angry, or tilted: step away.
- Don’t touch charts after a major loss.
- After midnight? Trading apps don't exist.
9. Most crypto traders wildly overestimate their skill.
The real danger? They don't learn from losses.
10. Here’s the fix:
- After a red day, reduce your size.
- Chasing losses isn't a strategy. It's an addiction. Just walk away.
- Your goal isn’t to get your money back. It’s to get your focus back.
11. You don't need to be the smartest person in crypto.
You need to be the most adaptable.
Experts often miss new trends because they're stuck in the past.
Your real advantage is being flexible, not just being right.
12. Adapt or get left behind:
- Question your oldest assumptions. They're probably wrong.
- Notice when strategies stop working, and let them go.
- Pay attention to newcomers. They aren't stuck in the past, they're building the future.
I hope you've found this thread helpful.
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