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Trading Mistakes in Crypto — and How to Avoid Them
So, you’ve entered the world of crypto trading.
Exciting? Yes.
Profitable? Maybe.
Dangerous? Definitely — if you don’t know what you’re doing.
Whether you're a total beginner or a casual trader, avoiding common mistakes could be the difference between making it and losing it all.
Here are the top 7 crypto trading mistakes that cost people real money — and how to protect yourself from making them.
1.Trading Without a Plan
Jumping into the market without a strategy is like sailing into a storm with no map.
You need to know:
What you’re trading
Why you’re trading
When you’re entering and exiting
How much risk you can handle
2. 💥 FOMO Buying (Fear of Missing Out)
You see a coin pumping on Twitter or TikTok, and suddenly you feel it in your gut:
“If I don’t buy this NOW, I’ll miss out forever!”
FOMO is how people buy the top and become someone else's exit liquidity.
3. 🔻 Panic Selling During Dips
Prices crash. Your heart races. You sell to “cut losses.” Then… the market bounces right back.
Welcome to emotional trading, where fear overrides logic.