In the crypto world, it's common to see people posting screenshots showing massive profits 5,000%, 10,000%, or huge green PNL numbers. It looks exciting, even inspiring. But here’s the thing most beginners don’t realize: those profits are only real if they’re actually taken.
You’ll often see traders showing these big numbers, but then — suddenly — the market drops. And just like that, those unrealized gains vanish. The price doesn’t care about your screenshots or how high your PNL went. If you don’t lock in profits, the market will take them back without hesitation.
Think of it this way if you don’t take profit, someone else will. That’s how markets work. Every time one person sells and secures their gain, someone else is buying, thinking the price will go higher. And when it doesn’t, that new person ends up holding the loss.
So, for beginners: don’t get carried away by flashy numbers.
Profits only count when they’re in your wallet.
Learn to manage risk, take profit in parts, and never let greed decide for you.
Crypto is fast, exciting, and full of opportunity — but without a plan, the market can flip on you in seconds.
