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The Psychology of Crypto Trading: How to Manage Fear, Greed, and FOMO

Crypto markets move fast. Sometimes it feels like you're one tweet away from a profit — or a total wipeout. But beyond the charts, technical setups, and market news, there’s one thing that wrecks traders more than anything else: their own emotions. Let’s break down the mental traps that crypto traders fall into — and how to outsmart them. Why Psychology Matters in Crypto Trading You can have the best indicators, the right entry points, and a solid strategy. But if your mindset isn’t under control, it won’t matter. The market doesn’t just test your skills — it tests your emotional stability. Fear, greed, and FOMO (fear of missing out) are the most common enemies. They distort your judgment, push you into bad trades, and make you break your own rules. 1. Fear: The Trade Killer Fear shows up in different forms: Fear of losing money Fear of missing the next pump Fear of holding through a dip What it leads to: ...

Crypto Trading Strategies: Profiting with the Iron Condor Setup

    Crypto is wild. Prices jump, crash, and rebound — often in the same week. For traders who want to profit from all that chaos without betting everything on one direction, the Iron Condor might be your new best friend. Never heard of it? No worries. We’ll break it down, step by step. Let’s go. What is an Iron Condor Options Strategy? It sounds fancy (and maybe a little aggressive), but the Iron Condor is actually a neutral trading strategy . That means you use it when you think the price of a crypto asset is going to stay within a certain range. In crypto options, this strategy combines four different contracts: Sell one out-of-the-money (OTM) put Buy one further OTM put Sell one OTM call Buy one further OTM call The idea? You profit if the asset stays between the two strike prices of the short call and put. How Does the Iron Condor Work in Crypto? Here’s a practical example: Let’s say ETH is trading at $3,000. ...