Taking an Entry

You have found a coin that looks promising. Now the goal is to enter properly, without emotion or rushing.

Most losses come from bad entries, not bad ideas.

A good setup only works if the timing makes sense.

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What to know before entering

Before you click buy, you should be clear on three things:

• Why you are entering (narrative, chart, momentum)

• Where you plan to take profit

• Where you will cut if it fails

If any of these feel unclear, wait.

Clarity beats speed.

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Build a simple plan

Create a basic plan before buying:

• Entry area

• Rough target

• Invalidation level (where you are wrong)

This removes panic, second guessing, and “hope trading”.

If you do not know where you will exit, you are not trading, you are gambling.

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Position sizing

Size based on risk, not excitement.

• If unsure, go smaller

• Let the trade prove itself

• Add only if conditions improve

Consistency matters far more than swinging big on one entry.

Small controlled entries keep you alive long enough to improve.

Advanced insight

Professionals decide whether to trade at all before deciding how to enter.

This filtering process is explained in: How Pros Think, Playbook 2: Adapting to Market Conditions

When to actually enter

Look for calmer, smarter entry areas instead of emotional ones.

Better entry conditions:

• Buying near support instead of at the peak

• Red candles during healthy pullbacks

• Flat price with steady, growing community interest

Most great entries feel uncomfortable in the moment. That is normal.

If the entry feels quiet and boring, it is often better than the one that feels exciting.

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Common mistakes to avoid

• Chasing pumps

• Entering with no plan

• Copying others without understanding the trade

Why copying trades is dangerous

You do not know:

• their exit plan

• their risk tolerance

Without context, copying creates emotional decisions instead of logical ones.

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Quick checklist before entering

Ask yourself:

• Do I know why I am entering?

• Do I know where I will take profit?

• Do I know where I will cut?

• Am I sizing realistically?

• Am I entering calmly, not emotionally?

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Bottom line

Good entries come from patience, planning, and controlled risk.

If your entry is intentional instead of impulsive, you have already improved your chances.