I just realized something interesting: people who are eliminated from the crypto market are often not due to a lack of analytical skills, but because of psychology. Specifically, the five poisons of the mind that Buddhism talks about—greed, anger, ignorance, pride, and doubt.

Starting with greed. This is the biggest trap. When prices rise, people become attached, afraid of missing the peak, and hesitate to sell. Then the market turns around, and profits disappear. What are greed, anger, and ignorance if not this state?

Second is anger. When facing failure, people curse analysts, panic-sell, and completely exit. This is self-destructive behavior in the early stages of a bull run. Successful traders stay calm and wait for opportunities.

Ignorance—or stupidity—is when people refuse to learn. I’ve seen many just hear rumors and go all-in without understanding the project. That’s the fastest way to lose money.

Pride is also dangerous. Looking down on others, underestimating risks, and ignoring the market. Such people are often the first to be defeated.

Finally, doubt. Lack of decisiveness, constant fear, buying then selling, selling then buying. As a result, they miss out on major upward moves.

I believe that to survive until the end of a bull run, you must eliminate these five poisons. Not by becoming a machine, but by understanding yourself, managing emotions, and having a clear plan. That’s the lesson the crypto market has taught me.