Many newcomers to crypto notice this: when they buy — the price falls, when they sell — the price goes up.
This is not a "conspiracy against you"; here are a few simple market rules:
1. Emotions vs. Logic
People usually buy when it is already too late — during the hype and rise. At that moment, the big players (whales) are just starting to sell off the asset at a high price.
They sell — when they are scared, at the bottom of panic, and that’s when the whales are buying.
2. Whale Manipulations
Large holders deliberately move the price: they create false pumps and dumps.
When the crowd starts buying, they sell.
When the crowd panics and sells off, they buy.
This is called "against the crowd."
3. Timing Error
You look at the chart over a short period (1m–5m), while the market lives in cycles (hours, days, weeks).
On small timeframes, the movement seems huge, but on the daily chart — it’s just noise.
4. Crowd Psychology
The price rises → the crowd thinks "I must buy quickly, or I’ll miss the chance" (FOMO).
The price falls → the crowd thinks "I must sell quickly, or I’ll lose everything" (panic).
And smart players do the opposite.
