$BTC In the world of cryptocurrencies, prices often move towards a key level, and everyone expects a breakout. This is where most traders rush in. Professionals do not do that. They first watch how the price behaves around that level before taking any action.
A real breakout usually comes with strong volume and clean candles. The price clearly closes above resistance or below support and does not immediately jump back. This indicates real buying or selling pressure, not just a quick push.
A false breakout may seem exciting at first but fails quickly. The price breaks the level, traps traders, then returns back inside the range. The volume is often weak or inconsistent, and the candles leave long wicks showing rejection.
Professionals also wait for a retest. After a breakout, the price often returns to test the broken level and then continues in the same direction. In a false breakout, the price cannot hold at that level and starts moving against the breakout.
The biggest difference is patience. Professionals do not chase the first move. They wait for confirmation, structure, and volume. This is how they avoid traps while most traders react too quickly.
