When I first started working with cryptocurrency, I had very little experience. There is only the incessant chatter that "Bitcoin is going up" and "everyone is making money," with no knowledge of charts or market trends. In 2021, it was the bull run. All around us was hype. My pals' status updates flash green candles, YouTube predictions, and Twitter memes.
Do You Know What I Did?
A pal said, "Elon just tweeted, bro, buy DOGE." I acquired it. Another person said, "It's really inexpensive and could make you a millionaire." That's what I also purchased. A few currencies had modest gains, but I lacked a strategy, study, or advice. The year 2022 then arrived. I lost 80% of my portfolio when the market plummeted.
This time, in 2025, I'm prepared.
I will never again make the same mistakes. I am creating Hive Power. I continue to stake HP on LeoFinance every day. I want to be heard and make more money when the market rises. I no longer seek out hype. I put my money into projects that I know have good use cases, capable teams, and genuine potential. I've got a plan for getting out. "Holding forever" is over. I'll follow my plan and take earnings gradually this time. I am learning and sharing. My writing on LeoFinance keeps me informed and allows me to give back to the community. Maybe my missteps will help others avoid theirs.
Do You Feel Prepared?
A bull run tests everything you've learned thus far and isn't just about prices rising. What did you take away from the previous cycle? Now, what are you doing differently? Share your tale in the comments section; perhaps someone like myself will benefit from it.