Is Trading Still Worth It in This Market?

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dan_whaleNewbie
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#1Aug 24, 2017, 03:17 AM
Hey everyone, how's your weekend going? The market's been all over the place lately... no solid trends at all. I see some traders making it work, though. What’s their secret? What pairs are you trading that aren’t too crazy?
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0xAlphaNewbie
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#2Aug 24, 2017, 08:12 AM
Honestly, I think trading can still be profitable if you know what you’re doing. Volatility can work in our favor. Those pairs you mentioned, I haven’t heard of them. Are they new listings? Maybe start a new thread for those.
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#3Aug 26, 2017, 10:40 AM
If you’re a seasonal trader, it’s tough right now since many projects are dropping. But day traders with some experience can still find opportunities amidst the chaos. I’m just holding onto my assets for now.
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MadProtoMember
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#4Aug 26, 2017, 01:27 PM
What’s there to lose? Seriously? Your money, time, and effort. Change your circle, dude. Avoid those memecoins. You might as well gamble at a casino where the odds are clearer. And that FUN token? Total scam.
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chrisfarmSenior Member
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#5Aug 26, 2017, 04:09 PM
You gotta get used to it. Weekends are usually chill, not much movement. If you've been around for a while, you know it’s not unusual. Don't let it get you down. Focus on making a solid trading plan.
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#6Aug 26, 2017, 09:16 PM
The only trade you should make is to HODL Bitcoin. Most folks can’t outperform it. Why waste time with some random shitcoin portfolio? If your friend is pushing that, I’d rethink that friendship.
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wildaltNewbie
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#7Aug 28, 2017, 06:32 PM
I traded over the weekend and broke even. It was tough to see a trend, or maybe I just suck at spotting them. Today, the downtrend is clear, so I took some short positions and made a bit of profit. Better than losing, I guess.
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tom51Full Member
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#8Aug 30, 2017, 12:42 AM
Are you serious? You’re looking at shitcoins and asking for less volatile pairs? Sounds like you’ve got your priorities mixed up.
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#9Aug 31, 2017, 04:41 PM
Traders need volatility to make money. So if you're struggling to predict price movements or the market’s not liquid, that’s the real issue. I’d steer clear of newly listed altcoins right now.
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maxoracleMember
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#10Aug 31, 2017, 09:08 PM
New pairs can mean new volatility, but it’s also a price discovery phase. Spot trading might be okay, but avoid perpetual contracts on these. Current market conditions actually offer some good trading opportunities.
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ape2013Senior Member
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#11Sep 1, 2017, 01:16 AM
New tokens can be wildly volatile. They can pump or dump hard based on hype. In a zigzag market, grid trading might help you snag consistent profits, but always set stop losses!
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#12Sep 1, 2017, 07:28 AM
You can’t expect any coin that’s just been listed to be ‘less volatile’. If they had TGE and airdrops, those holders could dump the coins anytime, tanking the price.
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gmfrensMember
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#13Sep 1, 2017, 12:10 PM
Yeah, the bullish trend weakened after Bitcoin dropped below 80K. It’s tough for traders now, especially with all the negative chatter. Not a great time to trade.
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#14Sep 1, 2017, 06:05 PM
Haha, price discovery. But let’s be real, new pairs are just chances for manipulation. Playing their game isn’t smart. Just HODL Bitcoin and save your money.
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#15Sep 2, 2017, 12:08 AM
I avoid trading new coins because they’re just too unpredictable. GUN and KILO? Need to research those further before deciding. Look for something more stable.
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fewunderstandLegendary
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#16Sep 2, 2017, 06:38 PM
New coins are tempting but risky. They can skyrocket or crash. I’ve lost big trying to long coins that just kept falling. Even old coins are acting weird these days.
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#17Sep 3, 2017, 04:34 PM
As long as the market’s moving, why not trade? Every movement is an opportunity. Bitcoin’s cheap right now, so if you’re not trading, at least consider buying and holding.
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markchainSenior Member
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#18Sep 3, 2017, 10:14 PM
There’s always high risk with new coins. They might give huge profits, but it often requires luck. If you’re seeking action, a less volatile market can be boring.
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dan.wolfFull Member
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#19Sep 3, 2017, 11:12 PM
If you noticed the market’s zigzagging, maybe it’s time to step back. Don’t force trades if the conditions aren’t right. Wait for a clearer trend.
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#20Sep 4, 2017, 04:01 AM
If you know what you’re doing, any market can be an opportunity. Small profits stack up over time. I’m not trading much now, but I see buying opportunities during dips.
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