*"The Silent Strategy: How Whales Exploit Sideways Crypto Markets"*
Sideways crypto markets may seem uneventful, but they are critical phases where whales (large investors) quietly accumulate positions. Retail traders often misinterpret this calm as a time to wait, missing the hidden accumulation and manipulation. Whales exploit retail panic by pushing prices down to buy low or suddenly pumping the market to sell high. Retail traders often fall into traps — panic selling during dips and FOMO buying after pumps. To avoid losses, traders should study market psychology, analyze liquidity zones, and avoid blindly following hype. Smart strategy and research are key in sideways markets.