1. I stopped chasing charts, i don't day trade, i think long term / fundamentals based investment.
2. Patience is key, i wait for large Dips before buying (seems to work amazingly well in bitcoin and altcoin markets)
2. Don't throw all your cash all at once, divide your investments that way you have a breather and don't panic
3. Buy, hold , profit take when necessary just hold as long as you feel comfortable.
5. Keep some cash always ready on an exchange, that way you don't miss opportunities waiting for 5 day USD transfers.
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