Today, I share with you a trading experience that I generally prefer to keep to myself: one of my worst crypto investment decisions.
It's hard to admit publicly, but if my experience can help you optimize your strategy, then it's worth it.
Context: year 2023, I held a position in a promising altcoin in my portfolio. I had done thorough due diligence: whitepaper analysis, tokenomics study, community engagement assessment... all indicators were green. Then came a period of negative volatility in the market: sentiment on Crypto Twitter turned bearish, Telegram groups were in panic selling mode, and I saw the chart forming a series of red candles. FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt) took over.
I liquidated my position with a ROI of +15% telling myself: "At least I secured some profits."
30 days later, this asset had tripled since my exit point.
Quick calculation: if I had HODLed, my P&L would show an additional 1,000 USDT.
That frustration of seeing your asset pump after you've exited... it's brutal psychologically.
💡 Lessons learned from this trading experience:
Establish a clear exit strategy : define your targets and risk management before entering a position
Ignore market noise : social media sentiment is often a contrarian indicator
Patience is your edge : if your fundamentals are strong, don't panic over short-term corrections
In crypto trading, your psychology is often your worst enemy. Now, every time I feel that pressure to sell under emotion, I think back to those 1,000 USDT left on the table and I take a step back.
💬 Have you ever paper handed a winning trade too early? Share your experience in the comments.
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