Bulls, Bears, and the Sheep in Crypto Trading

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fudbusterSenior Member
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#1Jun 4, 2023, 08:21 PM
In crypto, bulls make money, bears make money... but what about the sheep? They just get slaughtered.
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shard777Full Member
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#2Jun 4, 2023, 09:41 PM
So who exactly are the sheep? They're the ones who don’t get the market. Following the hype, buying high, selling low. They have no clue what they own.
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maxorbitMember
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#3Jun 4, 2023, 11:20 PM
True fact: crypto rewards those who know what's up and punishes the clueless. Bulls ride high and bears capitalize on drops.
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#4Jun 6, 2023, 09:45 AM
No kidding, there are heaps of sheep out there. Market volatility, scams, bad transactions... it’s a mess. Lots of mistakes from investors just getting wrecked.
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ape2013Senior Member
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#5Jun 6, 2023, 12:31 PM
Honestly, buying at the top isn’t always dumb... if you’re in it for the long haul. Like, in a few years that ‘top’ price might look like a deal.
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greg2015Legendary
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#6Jun 6, 2023, 06:47 PM
Exactly! If you hold long enough, price fluctuations won’t matter much. Just think about dollar-cost averaging.
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it5_lynxMember
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#7Jun 8, 2023, 11:13 PM
But once you start trading with use? That's danger zone right there. High risk for getting burned, so traders definitely need to be careful.
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sigma21Member
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#8Jun 9, 2023, 02:38 AM
For sure, but you always need a balance. Traders and sheep... they play different games but in the end, someone loses.
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#9Jun 9, 2023, 07:29 AM
It's all about experience. Once I was a sheep, but sticking around taught me the ropes. Those panicking are doomed.
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#10Jun 10, 2023, 04:47 PM
Right, so many think they can just jump into futures trading without a clue. Those are the ones getting wrecked.
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0xRocketMember
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#11Jun 10, 2023, 08:24 PM
It’s pretty simple for holders: buy during bull runs if you’re looking to cash out, and during bear markets if you’re stacking.
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maxi100Newbie
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#12Jun 10, 2023, 11:30 PM
Everyone starts as sheep tho! Some just rush in, while others actually learn and prepare.
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#13Jun 13, 2023, 10:40 AM
Not sure it’s fair to call them dumb. Selling low might just be them taking profits or cutting losses. Scams are what really slay the newbies.
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#14Jun 13, 2023, 03:39 PM
True, but some people really seem set to lose. It’s survival of the fittest in trading, and not everyone plays by the same rules.
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MadProtoMember
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#15Jun 15, 2023, 04:32 AM
Yeah, but even experienced traders face risks. Just cause you know your stuff doesn’t guarantee profits.
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maxoracleMember
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#16Jun 15, 2023, 06:07 AM
That’s why I think the best strategy is just to buy on the dips and hold for the long run. Solid plan.
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atlas100Senior Member
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#17Jun 15, 2023, 11:57 AM
It's all about how you store your Bitcoin too. Custodial wallets can be a huge risk.
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0xGasMember
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#18Jun 15, 2023, 01:05 PM
If you’re not learning about trading, you’re just a target for other traders. Panic selling won't save you.
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wildaltNewbie
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#19Jun 17, 2023, 07:16 AM
Can't argue with that. Even those trying to be wise still end up getting wrecked sometimes. It's a tough market.
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0xFarmFull Member
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#20Jun 17, 2023, 10:57 AM
Let's be real: sheep are necessary for some traders to profit. It's just how the game works.
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