I have left the crypto market in the 2025 season

[ultrloa]

Not only you, but alot of people are now taking a step back to relax a bit from their active market actions that have taken over the major part of their life during the months of this year, so also this is the best time to actually take a break off the market for a while and at least return back in the next new year 2026, that time you have enough money to keep holding without fear of losing out.

If they are not comfortable to deal with current cycle then maybe that the best thing to do to avoid getting stress about something that they can't handle especially market is so unpredictable now.

But for me I don't think its good to take a break in this situation since with current bearish situation happening its like they going to test their capabilities to handle market pressure. Provably with they they became more better investor or trader.

If they stop for a while they stuck with old knowledge and start over again on where they stop.

[henry_of_skalitz]

^ You are right in your own way too.

Some see opportunities in such a market, others - ways to get back for a bit and take a break.. It highly depends on what kind of hodler / trader you are.

[asriloni]

• Have you taken profit this season?
• Are you continuing to hold to the moon or hold to a specific target?
• Do you believe the crypto market will soon recover and return to an uptrend?

1. I've taken profit and sold it all during the end of Q4 and Q2 of this year. I made five figures, and happy with it. Other than it i also happy to see you as a smart trader who don't be delutional enough believing in the 4 year cycle.

2. I'm not dumb enough to be a mooning boy. As long as i got profit, and i dump all of my bag.

3. I don't. The dump is just starting. Blackrock is selling their BTC. Even BTC OG Owen Gunden already sold his bag too. The bearish trend is just starting, and we may be seeing market to go even deeper in the coming weeks. No more uptrend, but only pullback.

[TastyChillySauce00]

^ You are right in your own way too.

Some see opportunities in such a market, others - ways to get back for a bit and take a break.. It highly depends on what kind of hodler / trader you are.

Since the market still sticking to the rull of cyclical bearish and bullish market, I guess selling when bearish sign is obvious and coming back when bearish already hit the bottom isn't wrong.

There are whales who hold their bitcoin all the way from 2009 to 2025 and still hold until now, but these people have massive advantage of being the early bird with very low chance of losing.
What I'm doing right now though,i've already trimmed down my holding and seeing the market. If the current price which is floating around $80k is the bottom. I'm planning to get in again.

[PrivacyG]

Since the market still sticking to the rull of cyclical bearish and bullish market, I guess selling when bearish sign is obvious and coming back when bearish already hit the bottom isn't wrong.

It is not wrong.  But the repeat of cycles does not guarantee that the future will hold exactly the same volatility and if timing is not done properly then you may end up having less Bitcoin after applying the strategy than if you sat back and did nothing.  Looking at a previous chart makes timing look easy.  In the real time experience it is difficult as hell to time it.

And what if while you sleep tonight a country does something that launches the Price of Bitcoin back through the roof?  Chances are small but it has happened before both with a negative and a positive outcome.  What if Trump decides to make Bitcoin legal tender?  It may not END the Bear run but it may confuse you and make you possibly make bad choices.

[woez]

It is not wrong.  But the repeat of cycles does not guarantee that the future will hold exactly the same volatility and if timing is not done properly then you may end up having less Bitcoin after applying the strategy than if you sat back and did nothing.  Looking at a previous chart makes timing look easy.  In the real time experience it is difficult as hell to time it.

And what if while you sleep tonight a country does something that launches the Price of Bitcoin back through the roof?  Chances are small but it has happened before both with a negative and a positive outcome.  What if Trump decides to make Bitcoin legal tender?  It may not END the Bear run but it may confuse you and make you possibly make bad choices.

If genuine buying comes in and the price slowly breaks through $90k, $95K, and then above 102K, your message will clearly resonate and prove BTC's power, defying all the current market rumors, which we often hear calling for bearishness, thus making market participants even more uncertain. This is accompanied by whales and institutions gradually selling their assets, one in, two out, and so on, and those trading futures can't breathe. What will they decide? Will they just scare the retail market or will they actually continue the buying spree.

[Stormisover]

Not only you, but alot of people are now taking a step back to relax a bit from their active market actions that have taken over the major part of their life during the months of this year, so also this is the best time to actually take a break off the market for a while and at least return back in the next new year 2026, that time you have enough money to keep holding without fear of losing out.

Funny enough this period can be an entry level point for most people, your break time could be someone else starting point and this has been what seems to be keeping the market busy, it is possible that aken a break maybe consequential with future results, it is best we take decision that satisfied our conscience to avoid regrets, yeah I got it majority will take a break in most of their proactive participation in the market only to come back next year but that doesn't mean we can't hold even with the little we have it other plans has already been made before now.

[Dunamisx]

In whatever decision we are taking over the investment strategy being used, we just see to them as being profitable, so that we don't lose at last after the time and resources vested on what had been invested, many already have the mindset that there's more to come for the bull tun this season and we have not approached its exit yet, this also depends on the coin invested upon and the time taken while holding onto it.

[jostorres]

If you have sold already, then as long as it meets your objective, you have done well. Hope you will be able to enter again when the bear market is finally confirmed to be able to replace the coins you have sold. My greatest about selling is the possibility of replacing the coins because the temptation to use the money for other things will be high.

All must have our own goals and we can't just go and go forever. Even if there is no bear market yet, one can still be able to buy at any market condition. This is what is called as DCA and it is about willingness. If we are truly willing to participate, then we should not wait any further. In your case there, why not sell only small amounts that you can use for your leisure? Or right after you sell, you can also buy not long enough? That is only a safeguard, in case you get carried away.

Personally I have left altcoin by 2018 bear market itself. I have burnt my fingers with few scammy projects and then decided not to go beyond on something where 99% of projects are scam and it is up to us to pick the right one from the rest of 1%. Instead, I would simply go with bitcoin where I do not need to spend any time for due diligence.

[Stablexcoin]

We don't know what is going on in the market, the best we can do is to adjust.

We cannot specify the moon, until now most investors are still waiting for ATH when the market looks like a bear market.

Anything is possible, the market may recover, since you sold already, there should be no regret as long you did not sell at a loss.

[beveryu778]

It is important that you adhered to your plan. It is ok to sell a huge rally and make a profit, particularly, in an uncertain market. I did and sold some and retained some. Bitcoin might drop to 70 000 or it might go to 150 000- both can occur.

It may remain wild in the short run, but in the long I am still optimistic. It is preferable to follow your plan than make guesses on what time is the right time to sell.

[Odusko]

In whatever decision we are taking over the investment strategy being used, we just see to them as being profitable, so that we don't lose at last after the time and resources vested on what had been invested, many already have the mindset that there's more to come for the bull tun this season and we have not approached its exit yet, this also depends on the coin invested upon and the time taken while holding onto it.

Yes is best we take decisions that rewards us with profits in the future, this kind of decision to a trader or an investor is the most decisive decision that will help us to position for the better, take for example those that decide to take their profits at high Bitcoin price when we recorded that price, this helped them to make profits, compared to those that failed to take they profits at the price, so same for someone who is taking a break from the crypto space till next year before they return back again.

[justdimin]

In whatever decision we are taking over the investment strategy being used, we just see to them as being profitable, so that we don't lose at last after the time and resources vested on what had been invested, many already have the mindset that there's more to come for the bull tun this season and we have not approached its exit yet, this also depends on the coin invested upon and the time taken while holding onto it.

Mostly popular cryptos will follow bitcoin's footsteps and I do not see bitcoins on a bullish side as of now so I am expecting the entire market the bleed at least for a meanwhile. I do not really think that we are anymore in the bullish trend. Bitcoins have already dropped more than 25% and so have major coins as well so this only concludes that a bullish season might have came to an end and we might have already entered a bearish trend which might continue for a couple of months or maybe a year.

OP's decision to exit the markets as of now might be a wise decision because we are definitely going to see much better opportunities in future once we hit the dip. OP along with others can than start accumulating cryptos again.

[Jegileman]

Naturally, I will also regret it if the BTC price recovers strongly and climbs to 150K USD or 500K USD this week and next week, but I still choose to stick to my investment strategy to preserve my capital and profit this season. I do not want to risk losing everything!

No one has ever taken profit and be at loss. You have made up your mind and do what is best for you and I applaud your courage to pull this up just immediately you witnessed a change in the movement of the market and for it to fall back to less than $100K. Don’t feel bad and even if the market pumps back up, just know that this season isn’t for you to get to sell at the peak, but better seasons are ahead.

• Do you believe the crypto market will soon recover and return to an uptrend?

This is actually really hard to believe because of the current trend of the market. Bitcoin still remains that asset that is unpredictable and we should expect anything at anytime from this market.

[lixer]

Funny enough this period can be an entry level point for most people, your break time could be someone else starting point and this has been what seems to be keeping the market busy, it is possible that aken a break maybe consequential with future results, it is best we take decision that satisfied our conscience to avoid regrets, yeah I got it majority will take a break in most of their proactive participation in the market only to come back next year but that doesn't mean we can't hold even with the little we have it other plans has already been made before now.

Thousands of brains will have thousands of way to predict the market. We can never expect the decisions to be the same and that is the reason why most of people have conflicting opinions. I think that is actually beneficial for the markets because the market can never really survive if everyone have same thoughts. If there are buy orders, there should be sell orders to back the buy orders. People will always have conflicting opinions, half of them might win and half might end up losing but that is the way market works.

My personal thoughts as of now are to hold my positions until I see further dump. I will just add some more to my current position to keep averaging my entry point and will than continue to hold until the end of this bearish trend.

[Radin]

I think this cycle is different from the others (governments and institutions are in)
Maybe we'll never see long bear markets again ? Like, what if we're already in a crypto-winter but it will last less than 6 months ?

[Jostern]

Not only you, but alot of people are now taking a step back to relax a bit from their active market actions that have taken over the major part of their life during the months of this year, so also this is the best time to actually take a break off the market for a while and at least return back in the next new year 2026, that time you have enough money to keep holding without fear of losing out.

Funny enough this period can be an entry level point for most people, your break time could be someone else starting point and this has been what seems to be keeping the market busy, it is possible that aken a break maybe consequential with future results, it is best we take decision that satisfied our conscience to avoid regrets, yeah I got it majority will take a break in most of their proactive participation in the market only to come back next year but that doesn't mean we can't hold even with the little we have it other plans has already been made before now.

I think everyone have their decisions to make when it comes to business or their investments, probably you have to decide when to hold and when to let go, considering that you are a trader and you want to keep trading your assets whatever assets that you have, but we have a downward pressure which is a scenario that push individuals on making some nasty decisions when it comes to their investments, as an investor I have been asking myself some questions what is necessary when I have felt that it’s time for me to make some appropriate decisions and some changes that could change my decision concerning whatever decisions that we want to make which can be changed with a different mindset possibility, because we have raining days and when to have an abundant profits.

[Odohu]

I think this cycle is different from the others (governments and institutions are in)
Maybe we'll never see long bear markets again ? Like, what if we're already in a crypto-winter but it will last less than 6 months ?

You have a very good point Radin because gone are those days the crypto market was seen as something for internet guys, now we have big institutions including government as market participants which means it will not be right to see the market crash so badly to the point of people doubting it would even recover. Corrections will definitely happen now but they will not last years like we had before. Therefore, every dip should be seen as an opportunity to buy for easy profits.

[el kaka22]

2025 is a good year to stop, you can wait for a few more years until it comes back to bull run, that way you can definitely stay out and not risk anything when it's going down. However, after bear run ends, and before bull run starts is the timing you need to have, whenever it bottoms out, you have to come back and start buying so that you could make some profit.

Not a lot of people do that but if you can do it then you are going to end up with a lot better result without a doubt. Unfortunately not many people see this, and they stay out too long and they get back in only when the bull run starts already, and that is too late, you should be able to see the bottom and get in that time instead of waiting for too long.

[malekbaba]

As I've shared in many previous posts, I've finished my DCA phase and have been implementing RDCA:

+ I sold 20% of my total BTC when it first hit 100K USD.
+ I sold 20% of my total BTC when it first hit 110K USD.
+ I sold 20% of my total BTC when it first hit 120K USD.

I had therefore sold 60% of my total BTC and planned to sell another 20% when BTC first hit 150K USD and the final 20% when the market officially ended this season's uptrend.

It's a shame that I can't hold my crypto until 1 BTC = 150K USD. Today, I sold all of my BTC and top coins for USDT stablecoin to prepare for the DCA strategy in the next cycle. The BTC price dropping below 100K USD forced me to make a quick decision. I'm afraid that the BTC price and the crypto market will continue to decline faster and harder, for instance, the BTC price could drop to 70K USD or even 35K USD.

Naturally, I will also regret it if the BTC price recovers strongly and climbs to 150K USD or 500K USD this week and next week, but I still choose to stick to my investment strategy to preserve my capital and profit this season. I do not want to risk losing everything!

I would like to know your actions during this difficult period:

• Have you taken profit this season?
• Are you continuing to hold to the moon or hold to a specific target?
• Do you believe the crypto market will soon recover and return to an uptrend?

You booked profit and I think this is the right way. I also have take n partial profit and holding few portion of my holding. I am not aiming to the moon but recovery is possible . curious to see how other reacted to this situation.
if BTC bounces back, many will regret. one should work accordng to own strategy . I respect your discipline , mate