The Fear is back - how are you handling it?

[Jostern]

The fear would always be there for newbies and beginners in bitcoin investment, but I don’t see any reason why an old investor would be scared, especially when you have been buying and holding bitcoin for a very long term, I absolutely don’t see any reason why someone would be buying bitcoin instead it should be about buying more bitcoin and holding bitcoin.

When there is a bitcoin situation like we have now what you should do is buy the dip, just keep buying the dip because there would be a time when we have a bull market and the opportunity of buying the dip would no longer be there for us, so instead of panicking and being scared of whatever you should be more enthusiastic in buying more and stacking more bitcoin.

[dunfida]

The mood changed fast this week. The drop to $69k brought fear back into the market, likely due to leveraged positions getting wiped out and macro uncertainty around interest rates. From my past experience during previous corrections, stepping away from charts helps avoid emotional decisions. Are you treating this as a buying chance or waiting for more confirmation?

Agreeably yes, a step backwards is very important because the current market if not carefully followed can cause alot of fear and fomo that investors may get tempted to take some actions that ordinarily will not end well for the portfolio value, when the price of bitcoin dropped from $70,000k to around 63k we all saw how the fomo started to dip and leverage traders got emptied with liquidations hitting their leverage position, but for experience traders and bitcoin investors this the time to take a break from the market.

There is sentiment in the market and people that are planning to buy Bitcoin and trying to wait for a while so that they can take a full advantage if the price of Bitcoin can drop again. This is what is going through some investors mind because they want to make hige money from investing in Bitcoin by buying at the lowest dip so that with a slight movement in Bitcoin, they can be in huge profits.
The sentiment in the market is making some holders to believe that they can make money from as the price continues to drop for a potential opportunity to buy and sell when price went up.

That’s how sentiment cycles work fear and greed keep rotating through the market when price drops suddenly people start waiting for even lower levels because they don’t want to miss the perfect bottom but the irony is that the market rarely gives perfect entries to everyone at the same time. When fear returns leverage gets flushed out weak hands panic sell and liquidity thins out this creates sharp moves both ways experienced investors don’t react to every dip because they understand that volatility is part of bitcoin’s structure stepping away from charts during these periods is often the best move because constant monitoring only increases emotional reactions.

The mindset of waiting for the absolute lowest price is risky in itself because it assumes precision that doesn’t exist in markets by the time the market confirms a bottom price has usually moved significantly from it.

[Adams0001]

If you keep following the price of Bitcoin each day you may get distracted, we already know how volatile Bitcoin market is so for that reason such dropped in price is ment to happen sometimes in the market, as much as we expect bull market, we also must expect to see some level of bear market too just like this one, right now 65k+BTC.

That is why is much better you should invest what you can afford to lose and invest for long term and set your target without too much of worries, but if you said you will be watching bitcoin price you won't he comfortable and you will be thinking they can lose you funds because you're scared so is better to invest an forget about it thing you achieve your target before selling it. If you think you will be scared when you're investing or doing anything that will bring you profit  you won't get what you need sometimes because fear can't make you comfortable and focus on your goal always thinking of losing money. And Bitcoin is something that if you are scared you won't get the benefit in it.

[summonerrk]

The mood changed fast this week. The drop to $69k brought fear back into the market, likely due to leveraged positions getting wiped out and macro uncertainty around interest rates. From my past experience during previous corrections, stepping away from charts helps avoid emotional decisions. Are you treating this as a buying chance or waiting for more confirmation?

Despite concerns about an AI bubble and geopolitical risks, the level of liquidity in the financial system remains high, and there are no signs of systemic risk.
By the way, prices for precious metals have stabilized, and volatility has decreased.  Geopolitics supports demand, and the growth of the dollar puts pressure on quotes.
Technically, the market is in recovery mode: Bitcoin ETFs +$251 million.
Since the beginning of March, the total inflow of funds into the ETF has amounted to $ 1.4 billion - serious signs of a reversal after 5 weeks of outflows in a row.

[Out of mind]

If you keep following the price of Bitcoin each day you may get distracted, we already know how volatile Bitcoin market is so for that reason such dropped in price is ment to happen sometimes in the market, as much as we expect bull market, we also must expect to see some level of bear market too just like this one, right now 65k+BTC.

That is why is much better you should invest what you can afford to lose and invest for long term and set your target without too much of worries, but if you said you will be watching bitcoin price you won't he comfortable and you will be thinking they can lose you funds because you're scared so is better to invest an forget about it thing you achieve your target before selling it. If you think you will be scared when you're investing or doing anything that will bring you profit  you won't get what you need sometimes because fear can't make you comfortable and focus on your goal always thinking of losing money. And Bitcoin is something that if you are scared you won't get the benefit in it.

Of course, it is most important for every person to take such steps when investing in Bitcoin because when he remembers the investment, he will definitely go there again and again to see the price. And when an investor forgets to buy Bitcoin, he will hold it according to his set goal and after a long time he will see his funds, which will increase his patience. If you are afraid of investing in Bitcoin, you will never let it take you to the point of profit, but you will not feel comfortable inside yourself again and again, but you will feel uncomfortable and when the market is unstable, you can sell in fear. That is why you have to manage yourself according to a goal, you have to prolong the investment, you have to be focused in such a way that there is no mistake. If the investment is long, you will never be afraid of losing money, but there will be hope for profit in the future, you should not be timid and be brave, only then it is possible to make a profit.

[serjent05]

If you keep following the price of Bitcoin each day you may get distracted, we already know how volatile Bitcoin market is so for that reason such dropped in price is ment to happen sometimes in the market, as much as we expect bull market, we also must expect to see some level of bear market too just like this one, right now 65k+BTC.

That is why is much better you should invest what you can afford to lose and invest for long term and set your target without too much of worries, but if you said you will be watching bitcoin price you won't he comfortable and you will be thinking they can lose you funds because you're scared so is better to invest an forget about it thing you achieve your target before selling it. If you think you will be scared when you're investing or doing anything that will bring you profit  you won't get what you need sometimes because fear can't make you comfortable and focus on your goal always thinking of losing money. And Bitcoin is something that if you are scared you won't get the benefit in it.

Aside from investing what we can afford to lose, we must be knowledgeable about the market we wanted to invest in.  People who have the knowledge of the Bitcoin market and its history, the cycle, and the halving, they will never get afraid whenever the price of BTC crashes after the ATH.  For those who know the 4-year cycle, they will never panic sell and will just wait patiently until the cycle transitions to a bull market.

So when in fear and doubt, the best thing to do is get educated, know the reasons behind and check whether the event is part of its market cycle.  This way, with proper knowledge, the person will have protection against people who spread FUD.

[Baki202]

If you're brave and able to read market movements, there's a great opportunity to keep pushing, but the chaotic patterns of sudden rises and falls seem real and then get wiped out.

I think if we want to play it safe, trade on the spot rather than let your emotions get the better of you and increase your capital losses.

The risk is still very high dear,insteading of that, buying Bitcoin consistently is a better option atleast one would be on a safe side and won't have to panic whether the market drops or not.

 It' takes a brave person to be patient and keep holding when the market is down but the that's where the greater opportunity you talked about lies and not in trading spot which is still very risky. When the market drops is an opportunity to accumulate more at a cheaper price and keep holding.

Trading if you can make a profit is fine in my opinion, especially for those who are experienced and successful traders, but the fact is that trading is not for everyone and most people fail in trading, whether spot or other trading, we often see reports about it, so for those who cannot trade it is better not to take that very high risk, it is better to accumulate bitcoin slowly, it has become the safest and most profitable answer, only that we must have the courage and strength to hold the bitcoin we have for several years in order to have a profit that we are proud of, this is the best method.

 
 I don't think if anyone can be sure of making profit from trading especially when they haven't traded before. The best thing is to focus on bitcoin accumulation and not to think about making quick profit. Majority of the people that are trading bitcoin doesn't understand that the best way to make profit from bitcoin is through investing in bitcoin and then hold for long . Trading to me is gambling and the chances of losing is very high compare to that of making profit from it.

And even if they want to  focus on accumulation and they have interest in trading then it is very simple because they can accumulate while they learn that is one of the only ways they can do better is for them to try and have the knowledge on how they can trade because that is how they can be better and since there futures of demo account you can always learn with that because the more you practice the more you learn and become better at it so it most not be taken for granted because when you start trading with your money you will understand a lot of things in the process of trading.

 And nd you are still accumulating so this shows that you are killing two birds with one stone and before you know it, so are good at trading even if you are not making profits every time and your portfolio is in good condition because you can even use DCA in the process so we all know how this things work just for us to understand and then make use of the teachings and research that have been made, and this is why knowledge is power  a lot of things can not be taken for granted.

[EarnOnVictor]

The mood changed fast this week. The drop to $69k brought fear back into the market, likely due to leveraged positions getting wiped out and macro uncertainty around interest rates. From my past experience during previous corrections, stepping away from charts helps avoid emotional decisions. Are you treating this as a buying chance or waiting for more confirmation?

The situation remains the same from the time you made this post. However, the stepping away from the chart remark is for pure Bitcoin investors, and not traders, as watching the chart always or at the right frequency is a strength for traders. As Bitcoin is now, if it is to buy and keep as an asset, it could be fine to partially step aside from the chart. At the time, periodically check the larger timeframes (weekly and monthly) if the situation has flipped.

[atookz]

In fact the current Bitcoin price has dropped from $69,000 to $66,000. I believe this year is Bitcoins year for a correction. A big price drop like this does bring back fear into the Bitcoin market for those new to Bitcoin. While this is a normal part of the crypto cycle, whats happening now may be a phase after euphoria or liquidity is cleared. Stepping away from the charts and being aware of your emotions is already half the battle. Conditions like this are indeed more suitable for being less aggressive and better to wait for a reaction at a key Bitcoin level while keeping the possibility of small gradual bitcoin entries open. Because fearful moments often present opportunities. They can also be traps if you're impatient.

[fredericktaylor]

In fact the current Bitcoin price has dropped from $69,000 to $66,000. I believe this year is Bitcoins year for a correction. A big price drop like this does bring back fear into the Bitcoin market for those new to Bitcoin. While this is a normal part of the crypto cycle, whats happening now may be a phase after euphoria or liquidity is cleared. Stepping away from the charts and being aware of your emotions is already half the battle. Conditions like this are indeed more suitable for being less aggressive and better to wait for a reaction at a key Bitcoin level while keeping the possibility of small gradual bitcoin entries open. Because fearful moments often present opportunities. They can also be traps if you're impatient.

I think the fall in the price of Bitcoin means a new opportunity for investment, when the price of Bitcoin decreases, there are many investors who quickly get disappointed. The price of Bitcoin will decrease and increase, this is a natural aspect of the Bitcoin cycle, those who really have the right knowledge about Bitcoin never get disappointed quickly when the price of Bitcoin decreases, they buy as much Bitcoin as they can and confidently hold it for the future. It is better to buy Bitcoin in small amounts with consistency, as a result of which the investment risk is reduced and profit can be expected from Bitcoin in the long term. It is not right to panic quickly when the price of Bitcoin decreases. You need to understand that Bitcoin future asset. The price of Bitcoin has decreased today but will increase again in the future.

[pawel7777]

CoinMarketCap's Fear & Greed index is currently showing a score of 30, meaning a "Fear" territory but that's a big improvement from the "Extreme fear" we have seen not that long ago.
At the beginning of Feb, when the price dipped all the way to $62k, the score was only 5, which, I believe, might have been the lowest in the history (since that index was introduced).
So, in comparison to early Feb, market seems fairly positive, which is not necessarily good news. The price is not that far away from what it was in early Feb, but a positive mood in the market means there's a potential for further drop, if the investors' mood changes. In other words, if we are in extreme fear, things can only get better from there.

[Rgram]

From my past experience during previous corrections, stepping away from charts helps avoid emotional decisions. Are you treating this as a buying chance or waiting for more confirmation?

I’ve noted of recent that, I have not being paying any attention to the chats and is often surprised when I come across threads that discuss about what price Bitcoin is by the day. That’s when I end up running up some sites for updates on Bitcoin price and you can imagine my surprise when I find it at $68k+. I’m completely detached from any emotions or FUD that might be passed around as a result of these prices and that gives me so much peace of mind.

[blockman]

It is confirmed that we're in a bear market. There's no need to wait for more signals since how many days already have past since we've left the last ATH for the bull run. Those who are not used to this kind of shift of the market, welcome as said by Bitcoin itself. This is how volatile it is but you'll be rewarded by your own adjustment and patience if you do the right thing. And what's the right thing to do right now? that is to accumulate and avoid panicking. Nothing good panicking will do to ourselves so, stop thinking of how low it will be but at every drop it goes, plan your DCA.

[Hazink]

I’ve noted of recent that, I have not being paying any attention to the chats and is often surprised when I come across threads that discuss about what price Bitcoin is by the day. That’s when I end up running up some sites for updates on Bitcoin price and you can imagine my surprise when I find it at $68k+. I’m completely detached from any emotions or FUD that might be passed around as a result of these prices and that gives me so much peace of mind.

There is one advise someone gave on this forum which I always remember and that advice is, if you don't want to be affected by price movement, just uninstall anything that will have to do with sending you market signals. It will help you stay away from the panic the price decrease can cause, and I consider that very helpful for those who really want to be able to hold for long term unless when you come across the recent news out of nowhere and not when you get regular update on it, you can just read and pass it.

[Sonia_123]

This present dip is an advantage of accumulation and holding for long-term if no funds for further accumulation, Bitcoin price movement for now seem to be heartbroken therefore investors should be mindful and be confidence of the coins they are holding and not  to be deceived by any one or any price analyst, nobody can have a clear picture of how long the dip will last or at what price is it going to end therefore avoid any price predictors since no one can do that better than yourself.

[Gaza13]

If our goal is to hold Bitcoin in the long term, why should we be afraid to buy when it is declining like now? In fact, this is an opportunity for us to accumulate or get the lowest price from the highest in October last year. Indeed, many predict Bitcoin will reach $50,000. If you've already adapted to the crypto market, make wise decisions with dca and don't delay. and Bitcoin has also proven to be a pretty good performer in the long run and many great and well-known investors like Saylor are still buying more of it.

[Zanab247]

In fact the current Bitcoin price has dropped from $69,000 to $66,000. I believe this year is Bitcoins year for a correction. A big price drop like this does bring back fear into the Bitcoin market for those new to Bitcoin. While this is a normal part of the crypto cycle, whats happening now may be a phase after euphoria or liquidity is cleared. Stepping away from the charts and being aware of your emotions is already half the battle. Conditions like this are indeed more suitable for being less aggressive and better to wait for a reaction at a key Bitcoin level while keeping the possibility of small gradual bitcoin entries open.

This small dropped of BTC should not make hodlers to think bear market is here again, because the green light is displaying to send signal to those who understand the signal of bull market. Old hodlers will not going to fall victim to situation like this, because they know that  bull market is on ground just that is about to pump to allow hodlers to know when they will be selling their BTC to earn massive profits.

Since the war between Iran vs US has not too destroy thing, I guess the price of BTC will not reach $100k but it will going to hit above $89k to prepare many hodlers mind toward up coming bull.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

In fact the current Bitcoin price has dropped from $69,000 to $66,000. I believe this year is Bitcoins year for a correction. A big price drop like this does bring back fear into the Bitcoin market for those new to Bitcoin. While this is a normal part of the crypto cycle, whats happening now may be a phase after euphoria or liquidity is cleared. Stepping away from the charts and being aware of your emotions is already half the battle. Conditions like this are indeed more suitable for being less aggressive and better to wait for a reaction at a key Bitcoin level while keeping the possibility of small gradual bitcoin entries open.

This small dropped of BTC should not make hodlers to think bear market is here again, because the green light is displaying to send signal to those who understand the signal of bull market. Old hodlers will not going to fall victim to situation like this, because they know that  bull market is on ground just that is about to pump to allow hodlers to know when they will be selling their BTC to earn massive profits.

But we have been in the red for the last 5 months, only did we get green last month but the percentage is just very small. So we can say that we are indeed in the bear market if we look at that trend and many could be afraid or not investing anymore because of that predicament.

Since the war between Iran vs US has not too destroy thing, I guess the price of BTC will not reach $100k but it will going to hit above $89k to prepare many hodlers mind toward up coming bull.

And they might be right, because at the start of March, we've seen the war and so the price decline massively although there is a jump to $74k. Yes, price will have a hard time to go up this year as it has been proven, at least that's how I see it that the bear market is still here.

[Stormisover]

If our goal is to hold Bitcoin in the long term, why should we be afraid to buy when it is declining like now? In fact, this is an opportunity for us to accumulate or get the lowest price from the highest in October last year. Indeed, many predict Bitcoin will reach $50,000. If you've already adapted to the crypto market, make wise decisions with dca and don't delay. and Bitcoin has also proven to be a pretty good performer in the long run and many great and well-known investors like Saylor are still buying more of it.

Nothing seems new any more for majority of us and why there is no fear at all, entertain fear and regret later  unless that is what anyone the person wants, am handling it very no feelings of fear attached because fear means given up on Bitcoin and not trusting the process your are going through your accumulation, what could be worst that can happen? I kept asking my myself, I can't just watch it happen without being part of it with, DCA the only delay should be that you don't have your spare money to buy, Bitcoin is still best and good place to put value in.

[Father111]

The fear of men is the eyes, if you are to archive a greater hight in bitcoin investment we have to ignore the fear that passes information to the brain and keep buying and holding without the fear of lossing all you could invest with, with the few times i expend in going through so posts in the forum, i was made to understand that with DCA strategy you are sure of not losing anything.