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10 Common Mistakes to Avoid while Trading Cryptocurrencies

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Tushar Verma
10 Common Mistakes to Avoid while Trading Cryptocurrencies

One of the biggest changes brought about in the previous decade was the introduction of cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is one of the most popular parts of modern-day pop culture. Countless people switch to cryptocurrency trading after being impressed by the success of crypto tycoons.

Whilst initially assumed to be too complex to be operated by the general public, the popularity of cryptocurrency continued to grow, and today, it's discussed in every forum imaginable. With an influx of new users on the horizon, making some of the mistakes mentioned in this article is common.

Here are the top 10 mistakes you should avoid when trading in cryptocurrencies.

#1. Ill-planned Trading and Mining

The first mistake, and arguably the gravest of them all, is that most first-time users get too excited by the opportunities the world of crypto provides. This can eschew your perspective regarding harnessing the basic knowledge of crypto as well as blockchain. As more and more people continue to join crypto, they avoid the training and just mindlessly trade and mine instead. It's important to be prepared with the basics before beginning your journey of trading crypto.

#2. Short-term Thinking

Another common mistake most users make is that they need to think their plan through before joining the crypto scene. Just like the stock market, it's imperative to think long-term and work your way around crypto accordingly. Most new and old users tend to just mine and make low-income profits that barely break even. This is a cynical practice that doesn't end up benefiting anyone. Decentralized crypto market is just opposite of regulated markets, and to trade crypto is to think long-term. While it’s volatile than the stock market, it's still important to make decisions with the endgame in mind.

#3. Crypto Passwords and Seed Phrases

To the uninitiated, the differences between the stock and crypto markets are vast. New users are constantly reminded to practice the basics and think long-term because even some of the security details, like crypto passwords and seed phrases, are important.

Cryptocurrency is kept in a digital wallet, and this necessitates the need for a password. Unfortunately, if you forget your password, your cryptocurrency may not be recoverable. Most wallets have a backup seed phrase; if that phrase is forgotten, too, then there's absolutely no way of recovering your cryptocurrency.

#4. Using the Wrong Wallet Address

Another factoid for people interested in crypto but have yet to get the chance to try it out is that crypto is transferred from your digital wallets, which is also done to send funds to another person or group.

A seemingly simple but grave mistake is mistyping the wallet address while attempting to transfer the crypto funds to your wallet. This mistake results in the crypto being sent to an invalid wallet address, and this can make your funds unrecoverable. However, due to the surge in the popularity of crypto, many recovery services have started offering their services to crypto users, although this is a pricey endeavor.  ...Read More


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