It sounds like a paradox, doesn't it? In a market where everything is "going to the moon," most people should be winning. Yet, history shows that the majority of retail traders leave a bull cycle with less than they started.
Here is the brutal truth about why that happens and how you can flip the script.
🛑 The "90%" Trap: Why They Lose
The "Moon" Fatigue: They wait until BTC or ETH is at an all-time high to enter. FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) is a more expensive tax than any exchange fee.
Over-Leverage: When the market looks green, traders get greedy. They use 50x or 100x leverage, forgetting that a simple 2% "stop-loss hunt" or "long squeeze" can wipe their entire account.
Round-Tripping Profits: They see 5x gains on paper but never hit the "Sell" button. They expect the price to go up forever until the trend reverses and they're left holding the bag.
The "Shiny Object" Syndrome: Jumping from one trending coin to another. By the time you hear about a "100x gem" on social media, the early movers are already using you as exit liquidity.
✅ The "10%" Blueprint: How to Win
To stay in the minority that actually keeps their gains, you need a system, not a "feeling."
Take Directional Profits: Don’t wait for the "top." Use a tiered exit strategy. If your coin goes up 20%, take 10% off the table. Secure your initial investment so you are playing with "house money."
Master Your Emotions: The 10% buy when there is "blood in the streets" and sell when the hype is deafening. If your non-crypto friends are suddenly asking you how to buy altcoins, it might be time to start scaling out.
Respect the Stop-Loss: In a bull market, volatility is a feature, not a bug. Protect your capital. It is better to be stopped out of a trade than to be liquidated out of the market.
Stick to a Narrative: Pick 2 or 3 sectors you believe in (e.g., AI, RWA, or Layer 2s) and build positions. Stop chasing every green candle you see on the "Gainer" list.
💡 Final Thought
A bull market is a transfer of wealth from the impatient to the patient. Don't let the euphoria blind you to the math.
What is your strategy for this cycle? Are you taking profits yet, or are you holding for the "moon"? Let’s discuss below! 👇
