š« Why You Shouldnāt Buy on Weekends!
And⦠What About Scalping?
---BEGINNER'S EDITION
Weekends feel perfect for trading:
More free time
Less work distractions
Markets still open 24/7
So why do experienced traders often say:
> āAvoid buying on weekendsā?
Letās break it down š
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ā ļø 1. Lower Liquidity
During weekends, big institutional players and pro traders are often off the desk.
ā Weekdays ā more volume, more stable prices
š« Weekends ā thinner order books, less depth
Smaller trades can cause bigger price swings.
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š 2. Whales Love Weekend Tricks
With fewer players in the market, whales can easily:
Pump prices to lure in retail traders
Dump coins suddenly for quick profit
Weekend traps are real.
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š«£ 3. Fake Breakouts Are Common
Charts might look like theyāre breaking resistanceā¦
ā¦but come Monday, prices snap back as real volume returns.
Weekend ābreakoutsā often lack conviction.
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šØ 4. Emotional Trading Happens More
Bored on a Saturday night? Youāre more likely to:
Enter random trades
Chase pumps
Ignore your strategy
Emotions and free time can be a dangerous combo!
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š” But⦠What About Scalping on Weekends?
Scalping = quick trades for small profits
On weekends:
ā Possible to scalp small swings
ā Lower volatility can be helpful for tight-range trading
But beware:
š« Spreads are often wider
š« Sudden spikes can wipe out stop-losses
š« Low volume can cause slippage
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šÆ Beginnerās Takeaway:
> Avoid big buys on weekends.
Instead:
ā Study charts
ā Review your journal
ā Plan your week ahead
If you must trade:
Keep positions small
Stick to tight stop-losses
Donāt chase pumps
Remember:
> āWeekends are for research. Weekdays are for real moves.ā
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