Okay, real talk—been there, done that, almost burned my whole account on $BTC , $ETH ,$SOL because of rookie mistakes. If you’re scrolling and thinking “I got this,” pause for a sec and learn from my chaos so you don’t end up like me. Here’s how I went from FOMO’ing into every “sure-win” trade to actually respecting my risk and strategies:
1. Mistake: Chasing Hype Without a Plan
Remember when I dumped all my “funds” into that 500× leverage shitshow because everyone said “LFG to the moon”? 🚀 Reality check: it dumped harder than my self-esteem.
Avoid it: Always set a clear entry and exit plan before hitting buy—never chase a pump just because your feed is blowing up. Use stop losses and define your risk-to-reward (1:2 or better, always). If you wouldn’t buy a bagel blindfolded, don’t buy a coin doing it either.
2. Mistake: Ignoring Technical Analysis (aka “TA is for nerds”)
I used to scroll past my charts like they were optional. Newsflash: price doesn’t care about your mood. I lost bags because I didn’t notice the break of structure (BOS) on the 4H, nor that Fair Value Gap (FVG) screaming “sell” in my face.
Avoid it: Learn basic Smart Money Concepts—watch for liquidity sweeps (LQS), demand/supply zones, and order blocks. If you’re not sure, paper trade in demo (yes, that demo account is your best friend). Do weekly chart reviews so you actually see where institutional money is lurking.
3. Mistake: No Entry Confidence Checklist
Ever clicked “buy” on a whim? Guilty. I ignored risk-to-reward, skipped higher-timeframe confluence, and let emotion decide when to jump in. End result: Stop hunts, liquidation, and me crying into my losses.
Avoid it: Before ANY trade, run through my checklist:
• Liquidity check ✅
• Market structure shift confirmed ✅
• Valid order block reaction ✅
• Higher-timeframe confluence ✅
• Risk-to-reward at least 1:2 ✅
• Logic > emotions ✅
• I’m actually okay with the potential stop loss ✅
If any of those are missing, I walk away. Period.
4. Mistake: Skipping Post-Trade Reviews
I used to buy, sell (often at panic levels), and forget. That’s how you repeat the same dumb mistakes on loop.
Avoid it: Keep a simple trading journal (even a Google Sheet is fine). Note entry, exit, strategy used, and if the trade didn’t go as planned, figure out why. Your future self will thank you when you notice patterns (good or bad).
👑 Now flip the script:
If you follow my mistakes checklist above, you’ll dodge at least half the drama I went through. Trust me, your portfolio—and your sanity—will appreciate it.
🔮 Pro tip: Always stay curious. Markets change faster than Korean beauty trends. Keep learning, keep adapting, and keep that confidence high. You’ve got the power to be that 10× queen/king of your own trading journey.💋
