I have been in cryptocurrency for many years... Here are 9 brutal mistakes I made (so you don't have to)) Lesson 1: Chasing pumps, you pay the tax for impatience Every time I rushed into investing in a coin just because it was rising, I ended up losing. You haven't missed out. You are just the exit of someone else. Lesson 2: Most coins die quietly Most tokens don't crash - they just slowly disappear. No big news. Just less trading, fewer updates... until they become worthless. Lesson 3: Stories beat technology I used to support projects with amazing technology. The market supported those with the best story. The best product doesn't always win — usually, the best narrative wins. Lesson 4: Liquidity is key If you can't easily sell your token, it doesn't matter how high it rises. It may show a 10x gain, but if you can't cash out, it’s worthless. Liquidity = freedom. Lesson 5: Most people give up too early Crypto affects your emotions. People buy at the top, panic sell at the bottom, and then watch the market recover without them. If you stay, you give yourself a real chance to win. Lesson 6: Take security seriously - I was swapped for a SIM. - I was scammed. - I lost wallets. Lesson 7: Don't trade everything Sometimes the best move is to do nothing. Holding strong projects is better than chasing every pump. Traders enrich exchanges. Patient holders build wealth. Lesson 8: Regulations are coming Governments act slowly — but when they do, they hit hard. A lot of “freedom tokens” I once owned are now banned or removed. Plan for the future — not just for hype. Lesson 9: Communities are everything A good development team is a treasure. But an engaging community? That’s what makes projects last. I learned to never underestimate the power of memes and culture.
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